I love this little brewer. However ... I have bought 4 of them in the past 3 years because they simply haven't lasted very long. I don't know why. I live alone and am the only one who uses it so it isn't overused or harmed by its use. I'm scared to buy another one. Each time I tell myself to save the papers and send it back, but never do. Guess there is always hope that it might live with me longer than it has so far.