BLACK+DECKER CM0915BKD: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-12
Summary
The CM0915BKD is a no-frills 12-cup drip machine with one switch and no timer: the warming plate stays on until you switch it off by hand, there is no way to wake up to brewed coffee, and roundups cite owner reports of units failing within 1-1.5 years [5]. Running costs are ground coffee and the occasional descaling; the included reusable filter means no paper filters to buy [1][5]. It is a strong buy under $30 and fair value up to $40 — BLACK+DECKER lists it at $33.99 direct [1].
Common problems and fixes
- No auto shutoff — the warming plate stays on until you switch the machine off by hand; roundups flag it as a safety concern in households with children or forgetful users [5]. There is no fix — it is a design omission, not a fault, so the 2-year limited warranty does not apply to it [1].
- No programmable timer or clock — no coffee is waiting when you wake up, and roundups list this as the reason the machine suits only buyers who want simplicity [5]. No fix on this model; the step-up is BLACK+DECKER’s programmable CM1160B-1 [9].
- “12 cups” means 5-ounce cups — capacity works out to about 7.5 standard 8-ounce mugs, so a full pot serves fewer people than the label suggests [5].
- No brew-strength control, no small-batch setting, no removable reservoir — there is no bold/regular option, no 1-4 cup mode, and water pours straight into the top-fill basin [5].
Parts and consumables
Yearly running cost
Not enough data. No filter, descaler or repair prices are recorded in the research files, so no yearly total can be computed. The recurring costs are ground coffee, optional paper filters (the included reusable filter removes that cost) and descaling supplies; there is no pod lock-in or subscription [1][5]. Electricity use is not computed anywhere in the sources.
When it is a good buy
- At $30 or less it is strong value: the Vortex showerhead, no-drip spout, dishwasher-safe basket and 2-year warranty are unusual at this price [4][5].
- Between $31 and $40 it is fair value; BLACK+DECKER lists the machine at $33.99 direct (blackanddeckerappliances.com, 2026-10), though its own site has shown it sold out [1].
- Above $40 the case weakens; the research points to programmable alternatives from BLACK+DECKER or Hamilton Beach at that level [5][9].
Named alternative: the BLACK+DECKER CM1160B-1 is the better choice when you want a timer or auto shutoff — it adds a 24-hour programmable timer and auto shutoff and is listed at $37.99 on the manufacturer’s site (2026-10) [9]. Best suited to guest houses, vacation rentals, dorm rooms, offices and anyone who specifically wants a no-frills machine [4][5].