Had a Melitta Mill & Brew for 14 years and she finally broke (it was a sad day). So I decided to replace it with this Black & Decker CM 5000 B. I had it almost a year now and it brews a great cup of coffee. About 1 week ago it started leaking while brewing coffee. I thought I was over filling the reservoir (its not that). All I can figure now is it is leaking from the lid area where the steam comes from. I'm very disappointed in the quality of this product. I guess I will need to go back to Melitta again!