Fixing Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffeemaker

[@johnfield4224]

Key tip Mike provides: you don’t have to disassemble all the hoses. If your machine is gurgling and steaming but won’t brew much, try pulling the hose just off the reservoir nipple. Blow and suck gently until you dislodge whatever is blocking the check valve. When it breaks loose, you won’t be able to draw much air by sucking. Mine was chunk of bean that got drawn into the valve. This video saved me $$$! Thanks!

[@mikethemoneyman]

Great point, John - thanks for sharing!

[@garlamba]

FYI for others with similar issues...Our Cuisinart Model#DGB-900BC is leaking from under the steel brace, where it crosses the aluminum u-shaped heating element (same design), not from the silicone tube itself. From the expansion of the aluminum the brace going across it wore holes into the aluminum tube. My husband placed pieces of silicone sheet between the brace and aliminum. So far so good.

[@jinwood12]

Just found the same problem on my DGB-900BC after only 3.5 years usage. I applied J-B Weld to the wear area. Fingers crossed that it holds after heated up. Won't know until after another 6 hours of curing.

[@scrab82]

Thanks for helpful info. First was to open bottom with tiny torx which I somehow had in L-shape like typical allen wrench. The hose you recommended came promptly. Helps to wet the hose to install. Use long needle-nose pliers or similar grabber to force on the flexible tubing down in the hole. Had to carefully cut loose the ball valve from the old hose. Only my shorter hose had split open so I didn’t take the challenge of replacing the long hose. Thx.

[@michaelrodriquez8767]

Thank You Mike, You helped me solve my problem I watched a few videos and much to my surprise nothing has helped me until I watched your video I did like most people I ran out and bought 2 gallons of white distilled vinegar with no results.however after I watched your video I was able to fix the problem quickly. By the way I purchased my Cuisinart coffee maker at a local thrift store and paid only $3.00 because they said it didn't work but I was able to fix the problem thanks to you. I give you 10 thumbs up for a job well done.

[@mikethemoneyman]

Well done, Michael! Appreciate your feedback.

[@susiejohnson4530]

You didn't show HOW to get the bottom OFF.

[@marceloleite2304]

Excellent video, is the heater made with copper or aluminum?

[@বিপ্লবীটিভিচ্যানেল-ব৩ন]

Excellent 👌👌

[@mikethemoneyman]

Thank you!

[@skysurfer9655]

The screws are indeed T10, but you need an extended length “security bit” to remove them. Harbor Freight sells a green pro set for less than 10 dollars.

[@erinoconnor8706]

This video is super helpful; thank you! Ours has been going strong for 12 years, and just started leaking. I just clicked on your link to purchase the silicone tubing, and it's unavailable on Amazon, even though it was only a month ago you posted this. Any ideas? I see other silicone tubing on Amazon that is 9mm x 12mm. Do you think that would suffice?

[@WayneWarnken]

got that screwdriver-got 3 of 4 screws out but could not get the one on the hose side off-is it stripped? driving me crazy..broke the base a little

[@deeannar2280]

Does it matter which direction that stopper valve goes into the tub?

[@blacksmith67]

Yes. If you put it in backwards it will probably stop water going in the direction you want it to. It looks like a check valve, basically a way of letting water flow in only one direction.

[@mrsheptube]

Size of tube?

[@nickderekyelli]

Hi. I haven't been able to find anyone who's had issues with the coffee in the pot that's just steaming waaay too much, and won't even stop after you pour it in a cup. Any idea what this means? Thanks.

[@robvestyaboveandbeyondtowi4200]

Sounds like a thermostat not kicking off, leaving the heat tube on. IMO.

[@pauloremez2954]

God Bless you and your Family in The Name of JESUS for making this video!!

[@mikethemoneyman]

Amen to that, thanks Paulo. Blessings on you and your family in the name of Christ.