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Classic 43254 Coffee Maker (12 Cup, Stainless Steel)

Classic 43254 Coffee Maker (12 Cup, Stainless Steel)
alaScore 75

102 reviews

Jun, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and value for money also get good feedback.

value for money, usability, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Classic 43254 Coffee Maker (12 Cup, Stainless Steel) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Classic 43254 Coffee Maker (12 Cup, Stainless Steel)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 user reviews of the Classic 43254 Coffee Maker (12 Cup, Stainless Steel) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Coffee & Espresso Makers on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Hamilton Beach 43254 Classic Stainless 12 Cup Coffeemaker

 

I would not recommend this product. It is of poor quality and does not yield expected or advertised results.Waves are about all it makes...Pros:Low priceCons:Low quality, Flawed design

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Hamilton Beach 43254 Classic Stainless 12 Cup Coffeemaker

 

I would buy this product again only if I contacted the manufacturer to see if the issue was resolvedhamilton beachPros:great look, easy to use, great featuresCons:water leakage

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Hamilton Beach 43254 Classic Stainless 12 Cup Coffeemaker

 

Nice-looking & well-designed coffee maker.Nice looking, well-designed coffee maker.Pros:Nice looking, well-designed, programmable, easy to clean, brews quietlyCons:No illuminated clock

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Excellent basic coffee maker

 

Excellent basic coffee maker

After reading most of the reviews of this product on Amazon, I bought this product as a replacement for a mr coffee that had sprung a leak. This is an excellent basic coffee maker. It brews quickly, Makes good coffee, and keeps it very hot. I am very...

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Great coffee maker if you like HOT coffee!

 

Great coffee maker if you like HOT coffee!

This coffeemaker looks great on the counter - and makes a great cup of coffee too. It makes very HOT coffee, which I like. This machine is a nice upgrade from my old GE. The only feature that would make this coffeemaker even better is an alarm that...

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Just not hot enough

 

Just not hot enough

I read the reviews and bought this model for one reason only. Several reviewers said it made hot, hot coffee. It does not. It makes warm coffee like most all drip coffee makers. Don't buy this if you want a hot cup of coffee. Our old Cuisinart broke...

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Eh, I'll give this to someone who doesn't drink much coffee

 

Eh, I'll give this to someone who doesn't drink much coffee

My major gripe is that it produces a weak cup of coffee. I don't think the water gets hot enough to make a nice cup of coffee. The place where you pour the water is OK, but its easy to spill if you're not on target. I was going on the cheap, and in...

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Stop looking.

 

Stop looking.

I don't remember ever having so much trouble trying to find a quality coffee maker, nor having to buy one so often before the last few years. The things I need are pretty basic: no leaking when coffee is poured, a handle that doesn't wobble, easy...

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MG

 

MG

After years of trying all kinds of coffee makers; European, American, expensive & cheap, I finally found a coffee maker that made great coffee and a coffee pot that put all the coffee.... in the cup and not all over the counter. Not much to ask for...

Product Specifications

Combine function and fashion with the Hamilton Beach 12 cup Classic Stainless Steel accented coffee maker. The coffee maker has accelerated brewing and chlorine removing water filter to enhance the taste of your morning beverage. The drip free carafe eliminates spills.
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