scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Dec 22, 2022 15:34:04 GMT
Yes dh is the only 1 who drinks coffee in the morning... and he hates the kuerig so he is back to his mini mr coffee.. its a 4 cup model... he only fills it half way... he likes it better n its cheaper... so yay!
This is exactly what I have and I love it for home...I'm debating a new Keurig for work though.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 22, 2022 15:37:36 GMT
A couple months ago I bought a new Keurig and the descale light is already on, won’t turn off for anything - have descaled it twice. Do I dare try another machine, or try something different?? The descale light came on a few months ago, so I did the descaling process- twice because the light stayed on. It's still on now. As long as she keeps working, I'll descale her every few months and keep using her til she dies. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with a Keurig that has the descale light on regardless of how I clean it. I ignore it. I really love my Keurig. I've been through a few over the years, but I don't want to change. I also had the Descale light on, on my new K-Supreme. I love this model, but I could not get the Descale light to go off no matter how many times or ways I descaled... .so I read the instructions. Last ditch effort, I know... but it worked! Here are the instructions - and you have to follow them to-the-letter! It took a couple of tanks of clean water brewed (after following the cleaning instructions EXACTLY) and the descale light went out! Just dumping cleaner in and brewing, then rinsing did not shut the light off - all the steps have to be followed! Keurig Descale Instructions - FOLLOW EXACTLY!
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Dec 22, 2022 15:40:29 GMT
I love my Keurig. I've never had the descale light come on and I've had it a long time. I bought one for work, too. I've never had a problem with it either.
My dad bought the reusable pods and I'm going to buy him a pound of his favorite (expensive!) coffee for Christmas. If that turns out to be a success I'll probably switch to reusable pods. I like the coffee I use but it would be nice to have really, really good coffee once in awhile.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 22, 2022 15:44:14 GMT
I just bought one last week. I don't drink coffee and actually hate the smell of it. We do have guests who drink coffee and my old, well hidden coffee pot was on her last leg, so I decided to try a Keurig. I have NO idea what descale means and hope I don't have to learn. I do love that you don't smell the coffee so much with a Keurig and that it makes hot chocolate so fast.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Dec 22, 2022 15:57:56 GMT
I also had the Descale light on, on my new K-Supreme. I love this model, but I could not get the Descale light to go off no matter how many times or ways I descaled... .so I read the instructions. Last ditch effort, I know... but it worked! Here are the instructions - and you have to follow them to-the-letter! It took a couple of tanks of clean water brewed (after following the cleaning instructions EXACTLY) and the descale light went out! Just dumping cleaner in and brewing, then rinsing did not shut the light off - all the steps have to be followed! thank you for that! I was doing it incorrectly- duh! I'm going to buy some more descale solution and do it the correct way. Hopefully that will make the light go off.
Keurig Descale Instructions - FOLLOW EXACTLY! The link is above in iowgirl post
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scorpeao
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 22, 2022 16:01:16 GMT
I have wanted the Ninja coffee bar system for years. My daughter has been out of high school for almost 8 years. My mom bought her a keurig when she was 17 for Christmas...that thing is STILL kicking. I've been waiting for it to die so I can get a Ninja. A friend gave me her old Ninja the other day, so once I use up all my pods I'm switching. I have never once descaled mine, but I only put Brita filtered water in it, so maybe that's why?
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Rhondito
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 22, 2022 16:27:19 GMT
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Post by femalebusiness on Dec 22, 2022 16:35:38 GMT
I don’t seem to have good luck with Keurig machines, but I love them for the convenience. I only have 1 cup of coffee a day, and I am the only coffee drinker in the house. A couple months ago I bought a new Keurig and the descale light is already on, won’t turn off for anything - have descaled it twice. Do I dare try another machine, or try something different?? I have tried a French press, as well as the pour-over coffee, but it is nearly cold by the time I sit down to drink it. I need my coffee HOT. So - have you done away with the Keurig, and if so what are you using? I have always used a Mellita pour over. So easy to make and clean. If the coffee has been sitting and cooled a little I pour a cup and nuke it for 40 seconds. I do not understand having to have a machine to make coffee and have it take up room in the kitchen. Pour over is always good but most important it is super easy to clean the pot and filter holder. I once saw a coffee maker that was taken apart and I gag every time I think about drinking that coffee. The scum and grossness was unbelievable.
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Post by lisae on Dec 22, 2022 16:37:10 GMT
We've had ours for 3 years now. Dh uses it every day and loves it. No problems.
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moodyblue
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Jun 26, 2014 21:07:23 GMT
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Post by moodyblue on Dec 22, 2022 16:43:47 GMT
Not a coffee drinker so I don’t own one. However, when one was suggested as a gift a couple years ago for someone who loves hot drinks I did some reading about them. What I found, in general terms, was that buying a different brand machine, like a Cuisinart, that is compatible with K cups was a better option. There were lots of concerns about the actual Keurigs.
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dantemia
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Jun 27, 2014 19:28:17 GMT
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Post by dantemia on Dec 22, 2022 17:01:51 GMT
We just replaced ours after 5 years because it was leaking. Hopefully this one lasts a little longer
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gina
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Jun 26, 2014 1:59:16 GMT
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Post by gina on Dec 22, 2022 17:04:59 GMT
Years ago. Hated drinking from all of that plastic.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 22, 2022 17:27:19 GMT
Yes.
I drink tea though so it might not help
My DD got me an electric kettle that build water keeps it warm then shuts itself off if I forget. Best gift ever. I turn it in and go take the dog out. I come in and pour the water in my cup or over a pour over filter. Boom done. And I can do 4 of us with 1 pot. So if your doing multiple people it’s actually quicker.
No expensive pods to waste - just as quick imo.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 22, 2022 17:29:05 GMT
Honestly, the Nespresso is miles better than the keurig. Higher quality machines and much, much better coffee.
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 22, 2022 17:32:25 GMT
We’ve never had one because dh prefers his Nespresso and I don’t drink coffee. He’s had that machine for a couple years and no issues with it.
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luckyjune
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Post by luckyjune on Dec 22, 2022 17:54:32 GMT
We are single-cup coffee drinkers. I didn't love the plastic leftovers from Keurigs and the reusable cup felt like a hassle. We recently purchased a Spinn coffee maker (https://www.spinn.com/) and so far, so good! It makes a variety of single cup styles of coffee and no plastic cups to deal with. They are pricey but our 15 year old DeLonghi espresso machine is on its last legs (RIP, what a workhorse! We splurged on it at a time when that type of purchase was almost out of reach for us and damn, has it paid for itself over and over!). My only complaint is the Spinn is a bit noisy. I'd say it makes a cup of coffee in about the same time as a Keurig.
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Gennifer
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Post by Gennifer on Dec 22, 2022 18:54:54 GMT
We have an espresso machine.
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seaexplore
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Post by seaexplore on Dec 22, 2022 18:59:29 GMT
We use an electric kettle and a french press. DH drinks coffee and I drink tea. Our kettle makes enough hot water to make his and mine. It's perfect for us and no ick sitting in it ever.
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Dec 22, 2022 19:00:09 GMT
We got rid of the Keurig a few years ago. We have a Nespresso machine that I use almost daily. We also have a coffee maker, but that will be leaving the house as it's not getting used anymore.
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Post by tampascrapper on Dec 22, 2022 23:57:48 GMT
I’ve only had one a few years ago. It stopped working after a few months so I got rid of it and went back to a regular coffee maker. Im not picky with coffee so it didn’t make sense to me to try with another keurig
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Post by papersilly on Dec 23, 2022 2:03:26 GMT
Yes, ditched it 5 years ago for a Nespresso Lattissima Pro. Never regretted it.
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Post by Aheartfeltcard on Dec 23, 2022 2:20:35 GMT
I went through 3 of them and have banned Them from my life. I have a nespresso now and love it. During the time I had between the Keurig and the nespresso I used the aeropress . I love the aeropress . Aeropress Original Coffee and Espresso Maker, Barista Level Portable Coffee Maker with Chamber, Plunger, and Filters, Quick Coffee and Espresso Maker, Made in USA a.co/d/46HB9Ky
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Dec 23, 2022 2:36:16 GMT
I also had the Descale light on, on my new K-Supreme. I love this model, but I could not get the Descale light to go off no matter how many times or ways I descaled... .so I read the instructions. Last ditch effort, I know... but it worked! Here are the instructions - and you have to follow them to-the-letter! It took a couple of tanks of clean water brewed (after following the cleaning instructions EXACTLY) and the descale light went out! Just dumping cleaner in and brewing, then rinsing did not shut the light off - all the steps have to be followed! thank you for that! I was doing it incorrectly- duh! I'm going to buy some more descale solution and do it the correct way. Hopefully that will make the light go off.
Keurig Descale Instructions - FOLLOW EXACTLY! The link is above in iowgirl post White vinegar will work as well. Keurig solution is just citric acid, so my cheap self uses vinegar instead of their expensive solution.
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Post by karenk on Dec 23, 2022 2:53:09 GMT
I just bought a pour over. What are tricks to making a great cup of coffee?
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Post by cakediva on Dec 23, 2022 3:44:15 GMT
I love my Keurig. Never any issues with it. I am a one coffee a day gal. So it works well for us. We also have a Nespresso that makes great drinks as well. I use it less often but like it too 😊
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Post by lucyg on Dec 23, 2022 3:59:50 GMT
I dumped my crappy Keurig(s) years ago and replaced them with a Bunn MyCafe single-cup multi-thing that uses Keurig k-cups and does other things, too. I love it soooo much that there’s a back-up one stored in my garage (they stopped making it a few years ago).
Hopefully there are other kcup-friendly machine options out there, too. I haven’t read the whole thread yet.
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