Keurig K-Duo Plus: Things I Dislike About It

I bought the Keurig K-Duo Plus in late 2019 and I've probably brewed around 500 k-cups with it as well as probably around 25 full pots of coffee with it. I actually really like the machine for it's versatility and it's ability to brew many different sizes of coffee but still there are a few things I don't like about it.
Because reviews don't usually focus on the negatives of a good product I thought this video would be useful to potential customers.
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BTW, I personally own every modern Keurig sold in stores and I help customers understand the differences between them all to the best of my ability. You can see the current list of Keurig brewers that I recommend to people on this page: www.topoffmycoffee.com/best-k...
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► You can see current pricing and specs for the K-Duo Plus through the following Amazon affiliate link: www.amazon.com/Keurig-K-Duo-P...
► And here is the regular K-Duo on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Keurig-K-Duo-C...
► Additionally there is a different style dual brew machine called the K-Duo, it is a conventional side-by-side design and may be better for some people. You can see a full comparison of the K-Duo and the K-Duo Plus over on my site here: www.topoffmycoffee.com/keurig...
► The K-Duo Essentials is an even more stripped down option too that comes with an even smaller price tag. It can only be purchased at Walmart and Walmart.com. You can see pricing for it through the following affiliate link: www.walmart.com/ip/Keurig-K-D...
► In this video I mentioned I stopped using this machine in winter of 2020 and started using the K-Mini Plus most of the time. You can see my playlist of K-Mini Plus videos here: • K-Mini Plus
► And finally make sure to see the following page to learn more about me and what I do on this channel and in my real life: www.topoffmycoffee.com/brian/

[@bobbohling2639]

Yes, the the front tray is rickety, but does come out. It is held in with two pressure clips on each side of track and one pressure clip on the top of each track. Just pull straight out and it releases. Then remove the bottom K-cup receptacle and it will allow you to remove the spout that the coffee runs through, down to your cup. The spout has finger grips on the sides, to allow you to pull it out. Then you can scrub the stuff clean, as you wish. Then, put the spout in first; replace the basket track and the usual K-Cup receptacle and you are good to go.

[@bikerchic]

The basket drawer pulls right out and can be removed for easy cleaning 😊

[@jamesedgar3442]

I have this machine and love it. Cleaning the basket holder is an issue. IMO, the other issues you cite are extremely trivial. It doesn't fit under your cabinet? Set it up somewhere else. Don't use the carafe? Storing it in the cabinet won't destroy your available cabinet space. Have to wait 3 seconds to start pressing buttons? That's such a tiny percentage of time that it doesn't affect the rest of your day unless you use the machine 20 times a day. Drippings on the lid/inside the carafe? It only takes 30 seconds to clean it. All that being said, I really appreciate your videos. I loved your tip about puncturing the K-cup to save wear & tear on the needle. Also, I had no idea what the appropriate ratios of amount of grounds to ounces of brewed coffee until I started watching here. Also, your kids are adorable! 😁

[@djisparkcollections6775]

Well said.

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

😂😂😂 lo mismo digo, no quiero verlo haciendo una reseña de un dispositivo inferior, pues este es de los mejores y no está conforme con nada, seria bueno que el fabrique uno a su medida 😂.

[@brooklynroyale5764]

Thank you kindly for sharing! 👍

[@Nadineperry1]

For the carafe I purchase the 36 kcup drawer it gives the machine a nice platform and the carafe fits on the side its also allows me to slide the machine out to use the cup but you are right its tall

[@MovingToMnPro]

Thank you. These were concerns for me, and I think I may go another route.

[@dianek1263]

I had the same machine the needle that punctures the top of the k-cup the lid would not stay shut. I just purchased a Keurig machine from the commercial side of the Keurig company. I bought the K-1500. Seems better built and bigger reservoir .

[@marshyburrows1094]

Excellent points

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

I have never seen someone pick so many nits about a product they claim to "like."

[@Jess_Bishop]

Me watching this on my way back from the grocery store after buying this machine 👁 👄 👁

[@TheCpufixer]

These are such insignificant issues. The only problem I have with mine, and it's the same problem I've had with my last 2 Keurigs, is that most of the time it only gives me half a cup when I tell it to give me a 12 OZ cup.

[@martindiaz9278]

I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with mine

[@dianek1263]

the filter basket drawer does come out. Cause if you want to use the my K-cup you have to slide it out.

[@LilTXHockey]

I bought this model a year ago for versatility. We are a family of coffee drinkers. A 12 cup pot of coffee and occasional single serve was perfect. Well, like you noticed, a full pot is nowhere near 12 cup. When have relatives around, we have to brew several times and this is not a fast brewer, it takes it's sweet time. Also, if the filter basket is just off a bit, you'll never get a brew. It doesn't beep or does anything to let you know that something is off. Anyway, thanks for posting this. I'm in the market once again for a better coffee maker combo.

[@simba720]

Found anything good yet?

[@ethansteiner]

I have a Keurig K-Classic that I bought from Target 2 years ago and it still works great! I get all of my coffee from Amazon since I can get it in 2 days or less with Prime!☕

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

I have the same K-Classic you have in the garage too, as well as the K15 Classic, both have their place for sure. I'll probably be making some vids on the over the next few weeks on those units so I'd love to hear from you in the comments on your experiences with the K-Classic when that vid gets released. Thanks for watching and commenting Toby!

[@ethansteiner]

I love my Keurig a lot and use it more than once each day! It makes the perfect up of coffee every time. I have been messaging Keurig if I ever have any questions about the coffee maker and they are always kind and helpful. Some of my favorite coffees brands include Green Mountain, The Original Donut Shop, Maud's, and Crazy Cups.

[@marisolo349]

Hi recently bought one .. but every time I brew a k cup the water drips from the side .. what would you recommend to do?

[@danareed1656]

it is tall but where iv got mine it works great ,the pot thing is true to it just sits there in the way some times, the dripping is a thing but not horrible, but i dont put the pot back vary often , i have not cleaned mine yet but like i said in your other video on it ,so far the only real complaint iv got is the basket comes open when taking the pot out! and they do have the right replacement filter for it but you have to hunt foe it on their site but it is there now just a pain to find!

[@Peigirl1985]

Does the new k supreme make better coffee then this one? Im stuck between these two.. just cause of the crafe but not sure if id really use it that much.. i like the new brewing system i think its changed my mind?

[@lalolalo1233]

Hi, can it make ice coffee or is there a setting to brew at a low temp and robust?

[@CandleswithDillon]

My problem is the pot doesn’t keep the coffee hot for long.

[@maxrx7]

7:40 oh boy, I haven't gotten there yet. So far I can't even get a decent single cup of coffee from a K-cup to my taste

[@jonathandawson1545]

I have this Keurig and I agree on all of these points, and would like to add that the coffee does not come out hot enough when you brew a pot I have to heat up the cup in the microwave every time

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Thanks for the comment Jonathan, glad I'm not the only one to experience all this. I never have to nuke my coffee from it but I would guess you are right that the temp is a bit lower than other Keurig machines. That coffee slide on the k-cup setting probably causes a bit of heat loss, not a ton but enough to be noticeable.

[@jonathandawson1545]

@@TopOffMyCoffee I only notice when brewing a pot not when using the K-Cup that part is definitely hot enough

[@marktester5799]

@@jonathandawson1545 The stainless steel carafe will absorb some of the heat if you don't pre-heat it with hot water first.

[@jonathandawson1545]

@@marktester5799 thank you for that Mark I didn’t think of that I will try next pot

[@carmenmedina7538]

I love my Keuri😍

[@TaraLynn56]

We bought this, your dislikes are first world problems, so worth the size. I had a coffee pot and a Keurig maker and that was annoying too, taking up all the countertop. They make a small flat stand that the coffee pot can sit on and you can roll it out so you can get your hands on the k-kup. But I DON'T have to pull the pot out to fill the filter for the whole pot since it loads from the front. Great trade off.

[@roysol1101]

Can you use any type kcup or has to be a keurig kcup?

[@JasonNortwich]

My favorite by FAR is the Keurig Supreme Plus; especially with the 5 needle puncture feature.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

I can't argue with that! It's probably their best brewer made to date IMO.

[@CaliRose2020]

How much coffee do you recommend for brewing when using the carafe? And what size grind would you use?

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

@@CaliRose2020 I'd recommend roughly 18 grams for every 10oz of brewed coffee. For the full carafe which is about 56oz that would be 18x5.6 or about 100 grams of coffee. You end up brewing through a paper filter usually so just use a basic medium grind just like you would in any other drip coffee maker.

[@Shaun-Vargas]

I've had 2 K-Supreme Pluses and both quit working within the first few days, they want to again replace it, I am worried about getting another so I would rather have another machine, I am trying to figure out which I want now, but I have no idea! I wish my Supreme kept working I hate dealing with Keurig Customer Service

[@Foldisfitch]

Anybody out there know how to use the coffee pot side of the Keurig Duo (not the k cup side) to make cups (stick your cup under there instead of the pot) I tried it but I end up having to use my finger to open the spout where the coffee comes out (which normally the pot would do) it seems like it would be easier than fooling with self fill k cups (just stick the coffee in the big filter and put your cup under there) only thing is like I said you have to hold the spout open and since the smallest amount it makes is 6 cups (meant for the pot)...so after the cup fills you have to catch the remainder in another container. Only reason I want to do this is to fill a 15 oz. cup (which the k cup wont do) and this would enable me to make it as strong as I would like. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@tinygalore8976]

You can literally store the carafe in a cabinet. It doesn’t have to sit on the tray….these complaints are painfully trivial.

[@KearneyiteNIBC]

We actually put the coffee pot away because we don’t use it often.

[@Eagzly]

Anyone have a problem when they are filling individual cups and it not come out in a single stream? It comes out all over. Not sure how but If I'm doing something wrong?

[@PDgarner2]

I have the same problem with a k-cup brew not coming out in a single stream. I have watched numerous times and the coffee actually comes out in three different places. Coffee dispenses from a center stream, a steady dripping in the back, and also toward the end of the brew cycle the coffee comes out in the front. I am moving my cup around to catch all the coffee being brewed. So frustrating! I have wondered if that may be why they have such a large overflow tray. As a work around, I just started using a VERY wide mouth cup to capture all the coffee and then pour it into the cup I drink from. If anyone has figured out how to get the K-cup apparatus (using your own ground coffee) to dispense in the center stream only, I would appreciate your passing the information along.

[@CaliRose2020]

How much coffee would you use for each cup when using the carafe and what grind size?

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

about 50 grams for 6-cup carafe, 66 grams for 8-cup, 83 grams for 10-cup, and 100 grams for 12-cup. Some people don't like it so strong so you could round down a bit and be fine... and remember, one tablespoon of coffee is about 8.5 grams most of the time so do your math for all the settings based on that. 100-grams / 8.5 = ~11 tbsp of grind for a 12-cup carafe on the K-Duo Plus.

[@robertboyd4656]

That front peice comes out tilt up turn left and right it pops right out easy peasy

[@robertboyd4656]

Josh push back in on a down tilt it pops into place

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

K-Duo is the best one they make. The side-by-side model.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

That carafe holds as much as the other 12 cup carafes. They hold the same amount.

[@armandoalvarez6434]

So does this machine make 1single cup if u don’t have the pods

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

If you don't have a k-cup and don't have a reusable k-cup then the carafe side will make at minimum 28oz of coffee from your own grind. Hope that helps.

[@Alina-kz2sn]

@ Armando Alvarez. No. If you don't have pods, you need a My K-Cup adapter to brew just 1 cup. Otherwise this machine will only brew carafes (28-30 oz at the minimum setting).

[@rochelleb973]

I have the duo essentials

[@arimas2710]

If you’re only having 3 cups of coffee a day than this Kuerig is not right for you .

[@susanmcdonough4921]

Does anyone else have the top pop off mid brew on this model? What a mess.

[@DDdoesMtb]

I actually have the single cups just brew into the pot

[@tkenny456]

My k duo stopped working. All lights are on but no brewing. Can you help?

[@teresaalger9728]

I have had the same problem! I am getting disgusted with any Keurig coffeemaker.

[@debjohnson8285]

My k duo brews the pot but not the k pod . I descaled but pod side just shuts off after pushing options

[@mp-xt2rg]

The tray just pulls out....

[@AH-st1my]

Rita, the basket comes out, heller!

[@merionburns6309]

This video is the exact meaning of lazy

[@DavidEvans-rs1vw]

This is some petty complaints.. lol

[@bobthabuilder50]

the basket holder comes out the female person watch here demo . she does a good review

[@robertlyon4804]

Also DO NOT try to call Keurig for a part like the little rubber gasket that goes over the upper needle as they DO NOT understand what you are talking about.😂

[@rericus]

Well, dummy, if I was gonna be brewing single cups all the time, I would buy one that just brews single cups! The whole reason this is made is to brew a pot most of the time and occasionally brew a single!

[@MsMadmax1]

Here's why I'll never buy another Keurig. The way they're advertised and priced, one would assume they're a quality product. Within 6 months, we went through 3, count them 3 Keurig machines. The first two were the single serve that take the pods. One lasted two months before it stopped working. The second one lasted three weeks. The third Keurig we purchased was the duo single cup/pot of coffee model. It lasted a year and a half before dying. Don't waste your money on these pieces of garbage.

[@rericus]

Also, the basket comes out! You're inept! Turn in your man card!

[@bravoco.5156]

Judge Judy????

[@denz5085]

Ahhhh the privilege of western countries.. I love it!

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

😂 la peor reseña que he visto en mi vida, si haces este tipo de reseña a todo los artículos que posees todos tendran puntos malos o dime cual es perfecto, se hacen reseñas con lo positivo 😂 pues todo en esta tierra tiene defectos y esa cafetera es de las mejores no quiero verte haciendo una reseña con las inferiores 😂.

[@affliction6911]

😄 this guy complains about everything. I would go as far to say he's worse than most women.