Is this coffee maker for commercial use? Twice a week, we have at least 55 persons in our multi-purpose room?
1870283
Yes it will work for large groups. Allow 1 minute per cup for brewing. We had one for years in a camping group. They went to a push button switch but otherwise the last along time if you keep the heating element cleaned.
1870284
I purchased two of these coffee makers several years ago for our church and we have no complaints what-so-ever. If West Bend hasn't tried to fix something that didn't need fixed, they should stand the test of time.
1870285
yes we use it for four meetings a week and make 45 cups at each meeting--very reliable and easy to use and clean
1870286
I purchased this for church use. This coffee maker is a work horse. If you want a good product that will withstand time, this is the answer. We have a couple of old West Bends that are going on 12+ years; they still work great.
1870287
We use this coffee maker for 4 meetings a week and at each meeting me make 45 cups. the cofee maker is very reliable and easy to use and easy to clean. Our first Westbend coffee maker lasted over 10 years and was still working when we decided to replace it with a new one
1870288
I have never used it on a frequent basis, only for large party type occasions two or three times a year, but I will say that it easy to use, clean and store. I have never had a problem with it and the coffee is always hot. If I had to buy another one I would get the same one.
202118
I am guessing that you are just thinking out-loud. FYI, Zojirushi, Jura-Capresso, Behmor, Breville and others make some good quality coffee-makers with programming capabilities, but the best rated makers (by Coffee focused organizations) lack convenience features, such as with the Bonavita and Technivorm. True coffee lovers want freshly ground coffee at the time of brewing and would not allow the grounds and water to sit overnight in the open. Plus less features often translate into more reliability. My Bonavita does not take very long to brew as it only holds 8 cups and it heats the water rapidly. But if you want to program yours, then you could use a programmable indoor timer at the outlet as a relatively inexpensive solution.
1137833
Great machine, but you get what you pay for, not a commercial unit. I think if you took good care of it, de scaled frequently, you could easily pump out 20-30 espressos a day. But how long would the pump last? I'd be impressed if you could go 5 years without service. We use ours a lot (for a home), at least five shots most days, and it's been in the shop a couple times. We were not taking very good care of it then though.
1983604
Uses the same but beware that we too purchased it for use in an office environment and it quit working after about 4 weeks. I reviewing the reviews after the fact, it appears this is a common problem. Really unfortunate because it looks great but nearly $300 for a coffee maker that won't hold up is ridiculous.
1712359
Ours is in our camper, so the use is intermittent, but so far we have not had any problems with the clock or anything else. We really like this coffee maker.
1804071
This coffee maker was a gift to a church, other than that I have nothing to do with it. Is it double walled, I would think not. I also think you could get a more positive from Amazon.
2124855
Hi there! I've had mine 3 years. I used it primarily for camping. I own several machines. Don't ask. I've started using this one in the house as primary. I love the size, coffee is really hot, programmable and auto shut off.
1038245
Far as know, just pour over. We have it here in our 6 person office, and that's how we use it. It works pretty well, makes decent coffee, but can be a little loud when it brews.
224157
I agree with the other responders, it is not designed for commercial use, but with care & occasional cleaning it works great!
691670
No - this machine is more suitable for a small group of friends having coffee after a dinner party.You would need a more industrial-sized machine for a busy office.
1446653
Yes it is suitable for coffemakers. I use it in both multiple and single cup coffee makers.
382792
Yes, it is most certainly commercial grade. My first experience with a Keurig was with the B130 at a Hilton Hotel near Austin, Texas and I liked the coffee so much that I bought one for myself; although I opted for the K75 instead because it makes several cup sizes and pre-heats the water. However, the B130 is a sturdier unit and would hold up better to rough usage, such as would be expected in a hotel, and the single cup size fits in with the strategy of simple and sturdy.
335996
Yes just decrease the water and the coffee and brew it work just fine. We brew 2 4 and 6 all the time depending who is here
1838629
Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT".
299196
Yes - I use it in the morning for just that purpose. This is the best coffee maker I have ever owned - HOT coffee - simplistic - fast to brew. Enjoy!
691666
This machine is practical for an office, but not for 15 people in 10 minutes. Making cappuccino is fast with the detachable milk container and takes about 1 minute. However, the water tank is small for this compact machine and may need constant refilling so 15 people in 10 minutes may not work. I use my machine at home and love it. This is a great machine that make consistent quality coffee and cappuchino.
207845
Yes you can use it for small commercial purpose, that is the use I'm giving to the machine actually