This machine has with stood an array of abuse during testing. I buy a lot of Mr. Coffee machines like the company and there products all at affordable prices.This coffee machine is one of the best easy clean like the pot and the way the basket sets firm above the pot. It heats in a timely manner and keeps the coffee hot for hours no problem. It looks nice on my counter with other appliances without look old fashioned or over the top modern. All and all great machine for the price and will still look forward to using it for coming years.