I had a Mr Coffee coffeemaker that lasted 9 years so when that one died I bought another one. That one lasted only 7 months and caught on fire in my kitchen and I had to throw it out in the yard! Then I purchased yet another one-I didnt want to but I had limited time and it was the only one that Target had. That one just died yesterday after only 4 months, by pouring all the water out of the bottom all over my counter and floor! Its ridiculous! STAY AWAY FROM MR COFFEE!!!! User's recommendation: STAY AWAY FROM MR COFFEE!!!