Water Comes Back Into Reservoir and Short-Cups Me I have two Keurig B70s with the same problem: they worked great for a few months. Then I started getting short cups and had to press the brew button twice for one cup of coffee.I noticed during these times that water was going BACK into the reservoir from that plastic piece at the top left. That can't be right! Anyone have a solution to this problem? I have so many K-cups, I'd hate to just get rid of the machine. Water Comes Back Into Reservoir and Short-Cups Me I have two Keurig B70s with the same problem: they worked great for a few months. Then I started getting short cups and had to press the brew... » Read More Water Comes Back Into Reservoir and Short-Cups Me I have two Keurig B70s with the same problem: they worked great for a few months. Then I started getting short cups and had to press the brew button twice for one cup of coffee.I noticed during these times that water was going BACK into the reservoir from that plastic piece at the top left. That can't be right! Anyone have a solution to this problem? I have so many K-cups, I'd hate to just get rid of the machine. « Show Less
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I had the same problem. I was told that I needed to descale the keurig which I did. It did improve it slightly but i happened to have purchased my keurig from Costco and they just exchanged it for a new one no questions asked.
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we had the same problem, and actually found it was an issue with the cups we were using. we took apart one cup where the brewer didn't give us a full cup of coffee, and compared it to one that did. the short-cupped one was missing a filter paper thingy in it, so we don't buy those cups anymore. the only other thing we do that others might not is run it without a cup at 4-5 times a week - my 11yo son uses it to get hot water for oatmeal in the morning :)
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I found a solution! Take a can of compressed air, the kind you use to clean your keyboard, and shoot a few short bursts into the water drain after removing the water reservoir. Do this when the machine is off and the water has cooler. OR, use a small needle to poke around in the top piercing needle for a few seconds then run a cycle without a k-cup. You should get a full cup of hot water with lots of coffee grounds floating around. It's a quirk but this resolution really works!
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ours does the same thing. we too, purchased from Costco, but according to other reviews the same thing will happen in another few months, even if we exchange it. we're getting a different system entirely.
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I have that same problem!!! I had descaled it, and 'cleaned' the machine parts with a paperclip (per instructions by rep on phone) and I still got short-cupped. I talked to the company a few days ago and complained, so they thought it could be a 'faulty k-cup holder' and they sent me a replacement. Well I put it in, and now my machine does NOT work at all! I called the company and they think the machine could be defective and are sending me out a new one. I hope THIS new one works!!!!
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I occasionally get grinds in my cup when using any brand of K-cups. The foil top could seal around the piercing needle and the hot water builds up pressure so it squirts out the bottom hole with much pressure! Or we might need to pierce the top twice and make the hole too large?? Who knows! All you need to do is strain it with a tea strainer! It only happens to me about once a year. I love my Keurig anyway!
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2 k cups will fill it up. I like to brew up 1 k cup and freeze it in an ice cube tray. Use a couple of those as ice along with some regular ice cubes. Maybe 1/2 to 1/2 ratio. Drinks won't water down. I use the 2nd and or 3rd settings on the b -70(it has 5)
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to Dan K. This model, I do own and use. It has one button (Brew/Off). Below that there are two indicator lights (Heat and brew). This machine is as simple as it gets. Grab your cup, fill it with water, pour into the top reservoir and close lid and place cup on the filling tray. Then open the k-cup holder, place k-cup in and close lid. Finally, press the brew button. ***I believe you have a different machine as this has no 'size' selector. It only brews as much water as you put into it (up to the max amount the machine is rated for).
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Bummer Karen... I had an issue with my v700 in the first week I had it, Keurig sent me a replacement brewer right away; That was prior to owning the solofill however. I wish you the best, I have not had any issues with the Solofill in my Keurig V Series brewer. I use it daily for about 3-6 cups of brewing!
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If it is a brand new brewer, and you are using k cups designed for Keurig, then I would say that you got a defective brewer. If you have had it for awhile, I would say that the bottom needle is broken. Like I say, this is all based on using the proper, flat bottomed k cups. I've know people to buy a rounded bottom type of k cup, and those won't work in a Keurig. Hope this helps
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I'm going to call them today about mine. I got mine last September for my birthday. I have been having pump issues, as well as it has started to leak underneath. I'm glad to hear you had a positive experience with them. I emailed their customer service department today. I guess I need to call instead. I will do so when I get home. I love my coffee brewer, and I descale it every 4 months religiously (even though I only use bottled water). I will let everyone know the outcome.
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We called the company with the same question, but got no answer. I do know the new filters take longer to filter the water bc they accumulate air pockets. We were told to tap the sides to dislodge the air bubble, but found it easier to disspell the air by punching small holes in the top screen and THEN tapping the sides, They still make the best filters for excellent Keurig coffee makers. I'm guessing when I say the reason is probably to use less plactic. I wish they would start a recycling program. Like a dollar off your next order for each filter returned, along with free shipping to return them. I also wish there was a way to recycle the coffre cups. From what I've read, they've become a landfill blight.
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My Keurig brewer had the same issue with beverage weakness and errant grounds when I used the single cup K-adapter to brew my own coffee. I think it's an inherent issue with these brewers due to the lack of forced air pressure (which you get with store bought K-cups) and not unique to this particular coffee maker. I think it has something to do with the coffee grind and the water-to-coffee ratios. I suggest to stick to using K-cups, pods or the permanent wire basket for smaller servings. Only my 2-cents, which isn't even worth that.
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In my experience, water leaks out because the reservoir won't easily seat into the well. My experience was more 2 cups into the coffee pot and 10 onto the counter, but it may be the same problem. I also had difficulty with the spring mounted plug getting stuck "open" which caused dripping between the faucet and the coffeemaker. I ended up returning my coffeemaker for a refund.
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Make sure you have the grind feature turned off, no water in reservoir, and hit the "on" button. That'll turn it back on. I used to do this with my Krups coffeemaker all the time. It worked!
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If this happened to me I woulld get ahold of the company keurig. They are very helpful!!
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Machine will not operate with less than 6 oz of water. I've tried :-( With a single serve machine you really need a rich coffee. B'fast Blend is weak to begin with. And, the single serve machines do not give the water enough time to soak the grinds so the first water comes our almost clear [about half the cup] thereby producing a weak cup of coffee. My work-around is a coffee POD instead of a K-Cup. I put a JavaOne FRENCH ROAST POD in the My K-Cup and now get the best cup so far. French Roast is a richer coffee but not bitter; it translates well to a single serve machine. Result is a stronger, richer cup, but not too. When I put the pod in the My K Cup I put the pod seam to the sides, then I cut an "X" in the pod so the water can penetrate the pod and get to the grinds faster. Sounds complicated but it's really not at all. With pods, you can run them under water before inserting in the holder too [before cutting the "X" that is]. This will get the grinds lubed so when the water hits the coffee it's more ready to release it's flavor. Make sense? Pods are about 1/2 the price of the K Cups too, and the coffee selection is excellent.
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That seems about right. There is a removable drainage tray that sticks out of the frount that needs to be dumped frequently, after every cup you brew. One has to dump water in for each cup. If you can afford it get a good one that you refill a resourvour with water that lasts for a few cups and you can adjust the strength and the size of the cup-this one doesn't. It was cheap and only my wife drinks coffee, not me-I didn't know better then. I do now. Good Luck!
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I was using this for the 3rd time in my B40 and apparently I bent the needle in the black peice of the Keurig, causing us to go through several K-cups of hot chocolate for my kids before realizing it was messed up. We bent the needle back & it'll work, but there's no doubt that it's just a matter of time before I'll need to order that peice for the Keurig. I'm hesitant to use the ecobrew again...what did you do to ensure it was fitting right?
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This is my second coffee maker like this, I have one in each home. I have never had the problem you are having with either one. A defective unit perhaps?
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Don't buy this one! I've been using mine for about 6 months. Every 6 to 8 weeks or so it stops working and the water doesn't cycle through. I run 3 or more cycles of vinegar and water to try to get rid of hard water deposits because it's the only thing to try. I use filtered water every time from my Bria pitcher that I bought specifically for the Keurig. I use it at home, and there are only 3 of us making coffee.