Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single Serve Full Pot Coffee Maker 49983A
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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174
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Coffee
243maker, pot, brew, k cup, single cup
+69%
-31%
" ... Love this coffee maker works great. ... I recommend to anyone whos looking for a nice easy to use coffee maker. ... "
" ... First week with this coffee maker has been very good. ... Love the bold or regular setting for drop coffee. ... "
" ... What I most love is the bold setting - I've been gifted some pretty terrible light roast coffee that perks right up without filling the filter to the top. ... "
" ... Having the ability to brew a single cup or full pot is what I like with this coffee machine. ... "
" ... Makes some great coffee for me! ... "
" ... I like the choice of making coffee with k-cups, a full pot or a single cup with the basket that comes with the k-cup holder. ... "
" ... I love the idea that I can make a full pot of coffee or coffee for 1 with a k-cup.and I can make up to 16 oz. ... "
" ... An excellent choice for a small office - can be used to brew a pot or single servings using ground coffee or Keurig-style pods ... "
Product Reliability
91single, cup, single serve, k cup, maker
+22%
-78%
" ... Stopped working after being in use less than 1.5 weeks. ... It is the carafe side that stopped. ... "
" ... Broke 2 days short of 2 years. ... "
" ... I bought this product not even 6 months ago. ... Just a couple months after using, the single cup brewer stopped working. ... Now, again, the single cup brewer is not functioning. ... "
" ... The first one lasted less than 6 months having just a once a day use before it leaked and ruined the stand it was sitting on. ... "
" ... The pot broke within weeks! ... "
" ... Failed after 1 month. ... "
" ... We only had this product less than 8 months and the unit is already not working. ... "
" ... After 6 months it stopped working. ... "
Cleaning
42cup, vinegar, easy to clean, cleaned, coffee
+40%
-60%
" ... Also the KCup leaves grounds in the dispenser and in your cup. ... "
" ... Ruined three k cups to get one filled with grounds. ... "
" ... Within 4 months of having the new one, it would get clogged nearly every week after cleaning it out. ... "
" ... Tried every possible combination of settings and cleaning to troubleshoot the unit, but evidently something inside is terminally clogged or came unconnected while switching between sides. ... "
" ... We were never able to get the plastic smell/taste to go away when using the k-cup side so we basically just have a coffee pot. ... It's a complete mess. ... "
" ... I decided to run a few cycles of vinegar to clean the machine out and hopefully put an end to this taste. ... Over the course of about a month I cleaned it every single day sometimes twice a day. ... "
" ... Also made quite the mess on my floor and counter. ... "
" ... The single serve is messy and hard to use. ... "
Price
36money, waste your money, worth, worth the money, waste
+56%
-44%
" ... The cost is great for all it does. ... "
" ... It's worth the money but not if you're in a hurry. ... "
" ... Go buy at the store. ... "
" ... Can't beat the options at this price point. ... "
" ... It's great for the price and brand. ... Not as easy as a Keurig but you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... This is a great buy for price! ... "
" ... Good bargain also. ... "
" ... It looks high $$ for the price you actually pay. ... "
Build Quality
36taste, coffee, like plastic, tasted, carafe
+19%
-81%
" ... Also, It is difficult to attach the metal stand that is used when you brew one cup. ... "
" ... Had product 6 weeks and it broke. ... "
" ... Cheaply made and aggravating to use. ... "
" ... The problem I have with it is the hot plate the pot sits on has lost almost all of its black coating and it looks like I have had it for many years. ... "
" ... Made in China too, but I think all of them are by now unfortunately. ... "
" ... The plastic taste issue is so true. ... "
" ... I wish this product had turned out the way that I envisioned it would but sadly it's just cheaply made and poorly designed. ... "
" ... It tasted of such strong plastic and chemicals I felt sick just after the one sip. ... "
Water Usage
33tank, reservoir, cup, brew, amount of water
+27%
-73%
" ... Despite having a large resevoir you can only brew 1 kcup per water fill. ... "
" ... It would only melt the pod and water would pour out all over the counter. ... "
" ... Water spills out all sides. ... "
" ... You can not fill the water like other brands. ... "
" ... Sometimes when we turn it on, only a small bit of water dribbles out. ... "
" ... This time the water only pumped from one reservoir to the other. ... "
" ... So the water just returns to the tank. ... "
" ... 3) A few times after I have poured water into the water dispenser the water starts to come out of the single serving side without the selector being set to the single serving side and the brew button not being turned on. ... "
Ease of Use
32easy, user friendly, single, single serve, plain and simple
+84%
-16%
" ... Easy to understand and use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... - Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use, cleans easily. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Plain and simple. ... "
" ... Easy to use and so convenient. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use. ... "
Returns
23refund, send, returning, replacement, returns
+4%
-96%
" ... Trying to return it. ... "
" ... I planned on returning it and purchasing the original model. ... I just realized that this seller does not accept returns. ... "
" ... Of course this is less than 10 days after the date of return. ... "
" ... Very disappointed, do not purchase- should get a refund. ... "
" ... AMAZON your return policy stinks too, I am basically out 72.00 Bucks! ... "
" ... They acknowledged my problem, but only offered to replace it yet again, should I be willing to pay for the shipping to and from. ... They would not give me a refund. ... "
" ... I attempted to return it after the problems I had with it in the first 12 hours after receiving it but it stated it was non returnable. ... "
" ... Really too bad because it's basically the only thing I can complain about with this brewer but may have to return it because I'm not sure if the lid will warp to the point that the water sprayer will start to spray unevenly. ... If I hadn't already tossed the box I would return it so changing from 4 stars to 1star. ... "
Food Items
22cup, taste, pots, whole pot, hot
+68%
-32%
" ... After 3 pots on the pot side, the taste is almost gone. ... "
" ... Nothing is better then our hot cup of brew in the mornings!!! ... "
" ... ***SUPER HINT: AH HA!! ... "
" ... All around great small kitchen appliance. ... "
" ... I can have single K-cup or a full pot. ... "
" ... It also keeps the kava very hot for a long time---that is big to me. ... "
" ... You can make a pot or a cup. ... You can use the pods or grounds. ... "
" ... Then couple this with the standard coffeemaker carafe and I can have my cake and eat it too. ... "
Marketplace
21company, returns, pay, contacted, thank
+48%
-52%
" ... however, I had to pay for shipping. ... "
" ... I guess I got a dud. ... "
" ... I just realized that this seller does not accept returns. ... "
" ... It's a piece of crap. ... "
" ... Used K pack 1 time and will not work again. ... "
" ... Contacted manufacturer and will have to pay to have basket shipped to me. ... "
" ... In the meantime just be aware that this product isn't as wonderful as the advertising claims. ... "
" ... They are junk!!! ... "
Design
19looks, poorly, taste, sleek, poor
+47%
-53%
" ... Kind of basic, clunky design. ... "
" ... This product id poorly designed. ... "
" ... The problem I have with it is the hot plate the pot sits on has lost almost all of its black coating and it looks like I have had it for many years. ... "
" ... The plastic taste issue is so true. ... "
" ... Not much, but I don't feel that I should have to pay for this design defect. ... "
" ... Nice idea too bad the quality is beyond poor. ... "
" ... It's a problem with the whole design. ... "
" ... The taste of chemicals and plastic is horrible and unrelenting. ... "
Water Resistance
15hamilton beach, hamilton beach flexbrew, reservoir, leaked, counter
+33%
-67%
" ... First Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single Serve the water reservoir leaked on first fill. ... "
" ... It would only melt the pod and water would pour out all over the counter. ... "
" ... Water spills out all sides. ... "
" ... Sometimes when we turn it on, only a small bit of water dribbles out. ... "
" ... My Cuisinart had 2 water reservoirs and I didn't need to be diligent about the amount of water to use the hot water feature. ... "
" ... I was never overly impressed with the performance but will say it did the job OK--until this morning when water started pouring out of the bottom of the tank all over my floor. ... "
" ... This product says a lot about Hamilton Beach, all bad. ... "
" ... We bought water to use in this. ... "
Storage
15coffee maker, single serve basket, mug, counter, water
+53%
-47%
" ... Because of the glass pot and black features of the product, it is very sleek and fits well into any kitchen space. ... "
" ... It's fairly easy as you have the indication for those sizes on the side of the water reservoir? ... "
" ... Very convenient by clearing up space on my counter. ... "
" ... O have limited counter space and it's great! ... "
" ... Love this coffee maker, saving me lots of room on my counter space. ... "
" ... The one I got from Sams club came with a coffee basket/ filter and the tall mug so I expected the same when ordering from amazon. ... "
" ... It is convenient and saves on counter space. ... "
Fit
13stay away, cup holder, cup, k cup holder, holder
+31%
-69%
" ... Stay away from it. ... "
" ... Stay away from this one, it is not worth the time and effort to order it. ... "
" ... Too difficult to make just a cup ... "
" ... That would be nice, I have shifted the position of the coffeemaker when putting the carafe back onto the hotplate . ... I have had a tiny bit of trouble with one certain brand of k-cup, the blade in the k-cup holder wouldn't slice into it. ... "
" ... Insert k-cup into cup holder and press it down flush. ... "
" ... Sadly even my travel cup wouldn't fit. ... "
" ... STAY AWAY FROM THIS PIECE OF JUNK! ... "
" ... Works well, but the issue is with the single cup holder. ... "
As Gift
12christmas, wife, present, birthday, loves
+92%
-8%
" ... This was a birthday present for my Aunt - she loved it!!!! ... "
" ... Bought this for my mom as a gift. ... "
" ... Great idea for a gift. ... "
" ... Bough this as a gift for my wife and she loves it. ... "
" ... This was a gift - they love it! ... "
" ... Great gift for myself! ... "
" ... It was a gift to my son and he loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife and we are extremely pleased with the purchase. ... "
Overall performance
10works, slow, little slow, job, far
+80%
-20%
" ... The first is the appearance of this machine ... "
" ... I like the design and the time the hotplate stays on but it brews much slower than other makers I've had in the past. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it is a gem of a machine. ... "
" ... So far though it has worked well enough. ... "
" ... The carafe side does a good job. ... "
" ... This is a great machine. ... "
" ... Works great, nice and hot, is a little slow but works well ... "
Delivery
10arrived, received, parts, days, work
+60%
-40%
" ... Excellent.delivery time ... "
" ... It arrived extremely well packed, it does a good job with a couple of exceptions. ... "
" ... Came extremely quickly and works perfectly ... "
" ... good and fast shipping! ... "
" ... I thought wow I guess parts were missing, but I found the same thing in the new package. ... "
Heating
10pot, cup, single serve, single, plate
+60%
-40%
" ... Heats up face. ... "
" ... And, it can quickly heat a cup of water for tea, soup, whatever. ... "
" ... It also keeps the kava very hot for a long time---that is big to me. ... "
" ... Brews either side nice and hot. ... "
" ... Uses Kcups with no problem, not very hot though like I like it. ... "
" ... The heating plate keeps the coffee hot also. ... "
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