I bought my new coffee maker about a year ago and finding a Hamilton Beach replacement carafe was easy to find online. I purchased the coffeemaker while it was on sale and I feel like I truly got a bargain. I love drinking fairly strong coffee daily. I needed a machine that would extract the full flavor from my freshly ground coffee beans and this one does the trick.
The look of this device is different because of the long buttons and oval clock but that doesn't detract from its performance. The carafe and lid seem solid and the glass is fairly thick. The lid flips open easily to allow for cleaning and filling with water. The filter basket is simple to remove and replace so you can clean it. This machine is firmly built and sturdy which is great for the low price. It is pretty silent while brewing and doesn't make that awful slurping noise near the end of brewing. This is a huge plus.
Pouring water into the reservoir is not a problem unless you have some sort of disability. Some customers have complained that the reservior is too small. I strongly disagree and believe that it is of adequate size and has a slope so if you spill around the sides the water will still go into the reservoir. The filter basket is easily removed and there is plenty of room to fill it from a coffee grinder or a scooper without making a mess. Once everything is ready just hit the "on/off" button and you'll have fresh, delicious coffee in just a few minutes.
I recently broke my carafe by hitting it against the sink while washing it. No problem. I found a Hamilton Beach replacement carafe in no time online. There's really no need to waste gas running all over town looking for a replacement when you can find one with a few clicks of your mouse. This coffee maker is great and comes with an unbeatable price.
