I have had this coffee maker for four months. I am having the same issues as a lot where it just steaks and only makes a cup or two of coffee. On top of that, I just cracked the carafe and can't find a suitable replacement anywhere. I tried to get another B&D 12 cup carafe but it doesn't engage the plunger on the bottom of the coffee drip. I've wasted too much money on this at this point.