BUNN BX Speed Brew Classic 10-Cup Coffee Maker - Fast Brewing Commercial-Grade Black Coffee Brewer for Home & Office Use

I purchased the Bunn BXB Velocity Brew coffee maker to replace my old 1989 Bunn which started leaking at the bottom. Yes, 1989. My coffee pot was only a few years younger than me and I loved that thing. But, it was leaking so I thought it was done for and ordered this Bunn to replace it.The first two I received were either broken or scratched so I sent them back. The third time was a charm though, because the third one that arrived wasn’t broke, scratched, or had anything else wrong with it that I could tell. Also, no burning smell like other people have had. That’s not normal imo and if you have that problem, I recommend sending it back.We got it set up and so far it’s working as a Bunn should. I would like to note though, that after the initial set up, quite a bit of water kept dripping from the nozzle. I ran another pot of water through and it stopped the dripping. I haven’t had anymore issues with it dripping from the nozzle.If you are new to Bunn you should know… - These are not like your typical standard coffee makers. I’ve seen a lot of complaints and low ratings in the reviews because some people weren’t quite aware of what they were purchasing. You shouldn’t give bad ratings when the product is doing what it’s supposed to do. Which brings me to my next few points… - A Bunn coffee maker holds and heats water in the tank 24/7. That is how you have coffee or hot water in 2-3 minutes. I have used a 1989 Bunn for many years. I assure you, it’s safe, and you can leave the house or sleep without unplugging it. The only time we turn it off is when we’re not going to be home for a couple days. As the water heats, it also evaporates, so if you don't use it for several days the water level can get low. - Even though it heats water 24/7 it doesn’t significantly increase the electric bill. To check this, I went to my energy dashboard on FPL and took a look at my daily electric usage since I was without a Bunn for a week while I waited on a new one to come in. There’s no difference in electricity usage during the week I had no Bunn plugged in. - Because it heats the water 24/7, this isn’t the best coffee pot for someone who doesn’t plan to use it every day or every other day. Again, the water will slowly evaporate.Why I love my Bunn… - I’m not a morning person and I have hot coffee within a couple minutes. It’s super fast compared to your standard coffee maker. - It keeps the water hot but not boiling hot so I can drink my coffee as soon as it’s made. - You get out as much water as you put in. Perfect for when I only need a small amount of hot water.What I use my Bunn for other than coffee… - Hot water for tea & hot chocolate - Hot water for cleaning - Hot water for cooking (especially bullion cubes or other powdered sauce mixes that need to be mixed with hot water)What I don’t like about my Bunn… - Emptying out the tank isn’t fun - Cleaning the tank isn’t fun either - Both are much more time consuming than cleaning a standard coffee pot. - With this newer model I don’t like that the nozzle that came with the coffee maker comes out so fast you can’t brew decaf. That’s why people have coffee grounds shooting out of the basket. It’s a huge failure on the company’s part for this even being an issue. I should be able to brew decaf without having to worry about an over flow or spending money on another part. My old Bunn brewed decaf and finely ground coffee with no problems so I expected the same with this one.You can order another nozzle for decaf or more finely ground coffee so the water comes out slower and doesn’t over flow the basket, but that’s the nozzle that should’ve been included with the coffee maker to begin with.Overall, I’m happy with this Bunn so far, though I have zero faith it will last anywhere near as long as my old one. Hopefully, for as much as I paid for this thing, it’ll meet my expectations, but if not I have a backup as I had my husband fix my 1989 Bunn and it’s now back in perfect working condition :)***UPDATE 1/11/18***I planned on doing an update at one year, but our mobile home in the lower Florida Keys got a direct hit from Irma and I was pretty sure my Bunn died. Miraculously, the house and my Bunn survived! The house shook so violently, my microwave was on the floor when I got home, but this guy didn't move an inch! Even the carafe was still in place!Even after all the trauma my poor Bunn went through, it survived the storm. It's still working great and is still in perfect condition. No funny smells and I've never once had an over flow, even when brewing decaf Foldgers. And that's with using the standard nozzle that came with the unit. I also haven't had any issues with the nozzle dripping water when it shouldn't be. Actually, I haven't had any issues. It works perfectly.I have my routine. I pour my water in to brew my coffee. I get my coffee cup, and add the cream and sugar. Stir. By the time I do this, my coffee is usually ready to be poured. Just to give you an idea of how quick this thing is!Also, I know a few people have asked, but my husband and I cannot remember how he fixed my 1989 Bunn from leaking. It's still kicking though :)