This is the third Cuisinart coffee maker I’ ve purchased: the first lasted 12 years of daily (sometimes twice daily) use; the second is eight years old, still being used daily and still going strong; the third I just purchased for our vacation home. The thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for at least 4 hours. I do not have to worry about turning the coffee maker off. It brews a full pot of rich coffee in just minutes. I highly recommend this product.