Bunn Heat N Brew Vs Bunn Speed Brew Home Coffee Makers Comparison & Review and A New Carafe Design!

Randy Reviews compares the Bunn Heat N Brew and the Bunn Speed Brew coffee makers. If you are looking for the best coffee maker for your home you will find it here! Also, see the new and improved Bunn carafe that no longer dribbles easily when you are pouring your coffee!
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[@joealbert7773]

I grew up in Springfield, Il. If your Bunn coffee maker started leaking you could take it to the Bunn plant and get it rebuilt. The Bunn family also had Bunn Capitol wholesale grocery, and the Springfield Marine bank. In the winter I used to ice skate on the pond in Bunn Park.

[@rirons0625]

Very cool, thanks for watching and sharing!

[@georgetobias1389]

Great video, especially like the shout out to the fiancé at the 10 min. Mark

[@rirons0625]

@georgetobias1389 Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@flutterdewfam2045]

Thank you for your review. We where using a Bunn speed brewer but, since watching this video we now use the Heat n Brew and love it.

[@rirons0625]

Excellent, I love mine too! Thanks for watching!

[@MagaGurl]

Thank you for this video. Every time I went to a store I looked for a coffee maker that was made in the USA and couldnt find one, even some of theirs are not made here either but now I know which one is lol thx it's always good to help your closest neighbor

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kellye0]

My bunn classic came with the new coffee pot topper when I got it 3 years ago .. love my bunn

[@rirons0625]

The new carafe is a huge improvement! Thanks for watching!

[@dwightj.7895]

Great video/ thanks for your time.

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheSpiritualPoet]

I own a Bunn Thermofresh brewer. Since I rarely keep undrunk coffee, I now use a glass measuring container (such as one by Pyrex) to catch the brew rather than the thermal carafe that came with the machine. I know when the brew cycle is finished, and, I believe it is easier and faster to clean the glass container.

[@rirons0625]

Sounds like it works well for you! Thanks for watching!

[@richardgreene5119]

Excellent presentation! Thank you.

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@rufat11229]

Great review. Thanks

[@rirons0625]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MacsForever1]

Great review and I've been a Bunn coffee fan forever. I drifted off and tried a Cuisanart coffeemaker and hated it and ended up it away. You can't beat the taste of coffee when it's expressed brewed vs spitting a little water out at a time like all the other coffee makers. You forgot to mention the auto turn off of the warming plate that turns off automatically after 2 hours. This can turned on again by pressing holding the button if you wish more time to keep the burner on. This feature alone is worth getting the Heat N Brew. I can't tell you how many times I've left the house and come back home and have left the burner on. The other thing about cooking the water all day is there will be a cup a day of evaporation. So you put 10 cups of water in a the displaced water from the last pour will be 9. My wife always asks if I have taken a cup of coffee and I explain that's due to the evaporation. OK I'll stop typing because I'm currently over caffeinated! David

[@rirons0625]

Good points and I do appreciate the two hour warming plate too...one less thing to worry about! Thanks for watching!

[@toddfetterolf2069]

The Heat and brew is MADE IN CHINA

[@craigwilson331]

Great review! Always wondered what the big deal with Bunn was, now I know... hot water integrity, and full grind submerging haha. Nice 👍

[@rirons0625]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@billchambersmarquez1964]

I had a sunbeam drip coffeemaker in the late 70s that heated all the water first then push a leaver and it dispensed all the water on the grounds

[@rirons0625]

Nice! I wonder if they still make a coffee maker that operates that way, I wasn't aware. Thanks for watching!

[@tedmorris1934]

Nice review. Ordered the heat and brew based on this.

[@rirons0625]

Thank you, you will not be disappointed!

[@TheJessicahammerly]

Instead of leaving the back part of it turned on 24/7 just turn it off after you drink your coffee in the morning and then before you go to bed at night turn it back on so that it will be ready in the morning.. idk just thought I’d try to give you a solution

[@naturestrail2296]

Like the Moccamaster myself

[@johnd9279]

I geeked out and did some measurments and calculations and determined it cost me about $4 per month for the energy use of leaving the Bunn speed Brew on all the time. It's worth that to me for the convenience. I suspect turning it off every day would shorten it's life.

[@amandachambersingram1708]

Great video! Every time I make a purchase these days, I am giving preference to things made in the USA. My Cuisinart is on its last leg, so it's time for a coffee maker. We have a Bunn in my office, and it is great. I think I'll try the speed brew because we often make coffee throughout the day at home.

[@rirons0625]

I would do the same if I could have coffee past noon and not be up all night lol! Thanks for watching!

[@aburnett8685]

I was disappointed to find out the heat and brew is not made in the USA

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

Interesting device you got there Randy, however I am very much and pause and serve type person when I am brewing . ( coffee in less that 2 minutes ) I do want to say that the speed brew would be great for households that go through a lot of coffee. I drink coffee ( mostly decalf ) all day , but as soon as I brew it, it goes into a thermos and stays fairly fresh tasting at least for about 4 to 6 hours. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@ghostrecon3214]

Nice review my friend! I appreciate you talking like a normal human being as well.

[@rirons0625]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@user-yp5mg7lt5k]

Great review .

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@RobertKraig]

One thing you didn't mention which I think it was worth noting is that when this coffee maker gets scale, you can remove 2 screws on top and pull off the whole top and clean the inside, rather quickly with vinegar, and you can also replace the water flow valve where the water is released, you can also clean out the scale from there and you're back in business. It's probably one of the easiest auto coffee makers ever to clean. No pipes, no places for gunk to get into, a simple solenoid valve and that sit. It's basically an electric kettle with an auto-valve to open when it hits 200F.

[@rirons0625]

Great point! Thanks for watching!

[@jennifercamara5802]

This was the most helpful comment! We are replacing our ninja because of the black gunk impossible to clean buildup

[@curtismcdonald4234]

They do not carry the parts to replace. I have recently tried. Can’t even get the proper spray head.

[@AyyLarry]

There are definitely places that hard water build up . The tank is the trickiest. I’ve had to pull mine completely apart . The tubes get full of scale from hard water and the tank only has 3 small holes for the pipes and it get filled with scale you have to pulled the tank completely out disassemble the machine and smack the sides of the tank to break it free . Or you can drop a marble in there and shake it around to break it up quicker

[@wakkowarner9522]

This is the most informative review I have seen of these models, you deserve more views for sure 👍

[@rirons0625]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@matthewwatson572]

The thing thats got me looking even more at the heat n brew is, the SCCA, the top coffee people, lol, have certified it :)

[@rirons0625]

Good to know, thanks for watching!

[@SladeOb]

Is there a stainless steel drip funnel that can replace the plastic one (where the grounds sit). Also, i know the reservoir is stainless but what about the water pick up? Trying to determine what plastic/silicone components there are. Great info thanks for the review!

[@rirons0625]

I don't believe Bunn makes a stainless steel drip funnel for their home coffee makers, only commercial units. The water pick up is plastic as well. Thanks for watching!

[@larsthorwald3338]

I'd buy the Heat N Brew if it was made in the US like the other Bunn models.

[@rirons0625]

I definitely understand. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhallas6450]

Can heat the water 200 degrees ? I have an old bunn that I bought at a department store , and the water only gets about 175 degrees.

[@johnd9279]

My limited experience tells me mass produced unadjustable 200 degree thermostats are not all that precise. I tested mine. It heats to 194 degrees internally. I figure it's close enough. We have a also have a older Bunn model A10 which was more expensive but has a internal thermostat that's adjustable. The A10 is waiting for parts at the moment.

[@MagaGurl]

But you can just put enough water for like 2 cups on the heat and bunn right? Because I heard with the heat you have to make at least 4 cups and you have to leave it on so your water it's always hot

[@rirons0625]

To my knowledge you can brew as much or as little as you would like with either model, they just handle the heating of water differently. Thanks for watching!

[@bluepen61]

The Speed Brew doesn't "make" hot water all the time. Initially, it heats the water to temperature and maintains that temperature using a thermostat. It uses far less energy than one would think. Also, Bunn created the coffee filter back in the day. Nice video!!

[@rirons0625]

Thanks for watching!

[@northernbohemianrealist1412]

You are right. My traditional Bunn runs at 35 watts during the day.

[@melissarobinson9909]

Love Bunn and this one is my favorite now. BUT... My lid always falls off!

[@rirons0625]

Oh no! I've not had that issue with this new design. Maybe Bunn can help if you reach out to them. Thanks for watching!

[@cindysan2510]

Did you notice any taste difference in the new model?

[@rirons0625]

More than a taste difference I noticed a big difference in the "smoothness" of my coffee. I'm not sure if I can attribute that to the different design or maybe that I had my other Bunn so long that there may have been a buildup of hard water deposits and residue even after cleaning. Thanks for watching!

[@MagaGurl]

Randy, one more question. How big is the BUNN HEAT AND BREW?

[@rirons0625]

Bunn lists the dimensions as 9.7d x 8.7w x 16.3h inches.

[@dfertefwergwergrfgwr]

I have an older bunn that has developed a weird problem I put in a Mason jar full of water to make 6 cups. Every once in a while I get one and a half water out. I don't understand why. Any idea?

[@rirons0625]

That is odd. Not sure I have any good ideas as to what might cause that...Thanks for watching!

[@rodhoutx]

Wasn't sure if you're saying you get out more water or less water than you put in? The tank system isn't exact. The water you put in is just going into a tank and usually offsetting about the same amount. It's just gravity and siphoning action. It is possible that sometimes a bit more is siphoned out. Of course, the opposite also happens if you let the unit sit unused a few days. Since the water is constantly hot, it is also evaporating. If you put in water a week later, you will get out much less water because some of it had to replace what evaporated. If I didn't use mine for a few days I'd run a pitcher of water through it to keep it full and freshen up the water. I didn't usually turn it off unless I was going to be gone a few days.

[@bluepen61]

1. Try 8 cups instead of 6. If I remember, some older Bunn require more water per brew. 2. Try cleaning it once and use the cleaning spring. 3. Do you brew coffee every day? Bunn work best when used every day. Skip a day or two and some water will have evaporated out of the reservoir and you get inconsistent brewing amounts. An alternative would be to pour a pot of water through the maker on days that you do not brew coffee. I hope this helps.

[@dellbelcher]

Is there any to brew less then a hole pot

[@rirons0625]

Absolutely! Simply use less water and less coffee and you can brew as few cups as you would like. Thanks for watching!

[@sandywilliams82]

How do I know the tank switch is on or off

[@rirons0625]

The "O" side of the switch is off when depressed. The "I" is on when depressed. You will also see red edges of the switch from the front of the coffee maker when the tank switch is in the on position. Thanks for watching!

[@coleycrouser3024]

So with the heat and brew can I have the option to only make let’s say 3 cups? Or is it just 10 cups?

[@rirons0625]

You can certainly make less, just add the amount of coffee and water that you would prefer. Thanks for watching!

[@coleycrouser3024]

@@rirons0625 thank you for the information. I’ve been looking at these Bunn coffee makers for a while. I have a Mr. coffee maker and a Braun coffee maker. Along with a Mr. coffee burr coffee grinder. What kind of coffee do you drink? Right now I’m drinking some Kona coffee directly from Hawaii but most the time I drink black rifle. Always open for a suggestion of a good coffee.

[@rirons0625]

@@coleycrouser3024 I enjoy many different coffees, but I always come back to one of the dark roasts from Starbucks.

[@coleycrouser3024]

Well I bought that bunn coffee maker and it’s my favorite ever coffee maker! Thank you for the info on heat and brew!

[@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ]

I have to order a new one my other is leaking out of the back not sure why? It’s only Clearwater I keep it very clean. I have a hard time believing that something is wrong with it being that it is a bunn but they’ve offered me a discount to order a new one.... I am interested in the heat and brew, like you would be nice to program it but still have the same taste as the classic Brewers! Only thing is this one looks pretty tall do you have to scoot it out every time you pour water into it? Otherwise I can’t see it clearing the upper cabinet with enough space to be able to leave it in one spot and also pour water in from the carafe? Your cabinets look about as tall as mine in the barn I have now I have to scoot out just to pour water in

[@rirons0625]

Yes, I do have to move it out from under the cabinets to fill it. But with the design it is easy to lift it slightly by the sides and move it. Also, without it being full of water that helps too. Not only does Bunn know how to make great coffee, they have excellent customer service! Enjoy your new Bunn and thanks for watching!

[@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ]

@@rirons0625 thank you! I actually just finished watching a video on a guy's house that burnt down. But you know that can result in anything that is plugged in. I would trust a coffee pot from bun plugged in at all times then I would any other brand. But I was thinking how this actually eliminates the coffee pot always being on LOL. I just wish I didn't have to move it out every time we want a pot of coffee! But this definitely is sleek looking!

[@rodhoutx]

@@MC1RPOSITIVESusieQ The old units in the 90's and early 2000's used to come with a separate water pitcher to fill it. They still offer it on their website under accessories if that might help so you don't have to pull it out as far. Also, I saw that video about the house burning down. That's a pretty old video and haven't seen any others. I do miss having a Bunn because having hot water always available was pretty handy (I had a second funnel otherwise the water had that faint coffee taste).

[@randyw.8781]

I have the speed brew Bunn machine and even with Bunn filters I have had the overflow issues. If the heat N brew pushes all the water at one time then its going to have that same issue.

[@rirons0625]

If you use a finer grind for your coffee, that can be an issue but Bunn does have a different spray head available that may help you. Contact customer service and they will send you one at no charge. Might be worth trying. Thanks for watching!

[@randyw.8781]

@@rirons0625 Folgers is ok but trying other "drip" grinds has led to grinds and water all over my counter. How did you learn of another spray head? Have you tried it? That would be a good video to make. I have seen videos where people poke holes in their filters to solve the issue as it is a known issue with Bunn coffee makers.

[@rirons0625]

@@randyw.8781 Another Bunn that I had purchased years ago made mention of that spray head in the manual if I remember correctly. I called and they sent one to me. I have not had an issue with the Heat N Brew right out of the box. I use a Starbucks pre-ground coffee, 5 tablespoons per 10 cup brew.

[@randyw.8781]

@@rirons0625 Anyway -thanks for the video. I have the velocity brew. My Seattle's best breakfast blend as well as Peet's brazil roast over flowed. I ordered the Peet's drip ground. I have not had a issue with Folgers or Maxwell house. It seems to me if that spray head exists to deal with the overflow issue they should make it the standard part in the machine. But that's them not you.

[@rodhoutx]

@@randyw.8781 We used to have the old version of this brewer back in the day (90's). The manual mentioned another spray head for "decaf" coffee that would let the water run through slower. Later on their website they also mentioned it.. it was free. Don't know if they still offer it, but they probably do. I got one and it did make the water come out slower. If you've done manual pour over coffee, you'll notice that coffee grind size makes a big difference in how fast the water flows through. Premium coffees also typically use twice the amount of grounds than Folgers or Maxwell house. Folgers only calls for 1 Tbsp for 12 oz, whereas pretty much anything else is 2 Tbsp for 6 oz. The original unit we had also had the same size basket, but smaller carafe. It also came with a pitcher that only held about 40 ounces or so (there wasn't a special door switch yet, so you had to keep the carafe on the burner and use the pitcher to fill it). I have a different brewer these days, but it is still a faster one (SCAA approved) and when I use Seattle's best, Community, etc., it ALMOST overflows because there's much more coffee compared to when I use Folgers.

[@michaelbaker4770]

I bought the one that heats all the time and it is too complicated, hate it already

[@rirons0625]

It is different than most of us are used to because when you dump water in, hot water is pushed out immediately. The Heat N Brew combines the ease and convenience of a drip coffee maker with the effective brewing of a traditional Bunn which is why I now own the Heat N Brew and use it daily.

[@BL4CKICE1992]

Speed brew 👌 simple fast

[@ghostrecon3214]

I just went and bough the Fast Brew Select, there are a few notable downsides in my opinion (based on first brew) 1. The flavor seems weaker than what I am used to - but maybe I didnt wait long enough for the initial fill to heat up so I will update as I use it more. 2. When you have a full 10cups in the carafe, i still get some water spillage for the first second, then its good from there on out 3. My tumbler holds about 3 cups, but the minimum brew is 4 so if I want a single serving, i have to waste a bit 4. My old Mr Coffee had a spring mechanism with the basket so when you pull the carafe out, coffee cannot keep dripping, with this you have to wait for it to stop dripping completely or you will drip on your heat pad. 5. Only brews 10cups Those would be my initial gripes. The good though 1. Designed and built in the USA 2. Starts pouring coffee extraordinarily quickly due to the heated reservoir 3. Looks great 4. Besides the initial spillage which may be user error (pouring too fast maybe?) it doesn't drip after that 5. Besides only brewing 10 cups, it isn't so bad since it start brewing instantly, it is better to brew only as much as you need so you have fresh as opposed to burned coffee if you are a slow drinker like me

[@rirons0625]

Congratulations on your new Bunn, lots of good thought here! It is possible that the water wasn't fully heated, that would definately account for the weaker brew. Bunn will recommend 15 minutes after turning it on to heat the water to temperature. I could always hear the "rumbling" of the water getting hot, then stopping when the heating element would turn off letting me know that the water was hot. Pouring too fast will certainly cause dripping/spilling, as will not keeping the carafe level side to side. With the difference in brewing being a flooding rather than dripping, the Bunn cannot have the "steal a cup" feature of Mr. Coffee as the basket would likely overflow before you were able to pour a cup and return the carafe to the coffeemaker. Once you are used to the nuances and differences of your new Bunn vs. a drip coffeemaker, I'm sure you will appreciate it. Enjoy!

[@frankbarletta4387]

Brun speed brew

[@mattb9664]

I've been using that revised dumb carafe since 2014 or 2015... and it's awful. I had the old carafe for about 5-6 years, but eventually it broke during an accident. The capillary effect of water and pre dripped water on the side of the carafe will cause more spilling events than without that 'innovation'. I actually apply pressure to the lid so that that water and coffee just pours off the spout. I have significantly less spills without that updated carafe lid than when using it.

[@rirons0625]

Sorry to hear, that has definately not been my experience. Thanks for watching and your input!

[@mattb9664]

Bunn brewers are definitely the best though! I'll have to keep this timer version in mind if I ever have the need for a new one!

[@0rnery]

Don't buy either of those. Buy the BUNN 55200 CSB3T with Thermal Carafe. Been using Bunn's since the '70's and my wife always left the warmer on, scorching the hell out of the coffee. Finally got tired of it and purchased the CSB3T a couple years ago. AWESOME! Keeps coffee hot and drinkable for hours. Gave the GRB to the kids. Damn things last forever with just a little descaling care.

[@meyer8199]

Love the Heat and Brew, but it is waaaay too tall!

[@rirons0625]

It is tall for sure. Fortunately it still slides under my upper cabinets with an inch and a half to spare! Thanks for watching!

[@markbly7062]

it's not 4 minutes..its actually 19 minutes, bcuzz it takes 15 minutes to the water a 4 minutes to brew it.. So do the MATH !