Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-04

Summary

This listing could not be tied to a specific manufacturer model number, and near-identical 12-cup models differ in auto shut-off time and weight. The only consistent data point is a 1-year warranty. There are no documented failure modes and no price anchor beyond a $48.89 retailer listing and a $109.98 third-party listing, so a running-cost figure cannot be computed.

Common problems and fixes

Model identity unconfirmed — the listing could not be tied to a specific manufacturer model number, so specifications such as shut-off time and weight vary across near-identical 12-cup models; read the model number on the base before trusting any spec. [1][2][3][4]
Auto shut-off differs — 4 hours on some 12-cup models and 2 hours on others, and seller copy rarely states which. [1][2][4]
Dimensions and weight vary — published weights range from 4.6 lb to 6.05 lb across the family, and one first-party dimension set is an implausible centimetre error. [1][2][3]

Parts and consumables

Paper filter — consumable for the automatic drip operation; replacement interval not reported. [1]
Reusable coffee filter — dishwasher-safe reusable filter included on the retailer-documented model. [4]
Water filtration disk and frame — Rapid Brew model includes a disk; a compatible frame and disk are sold separately on the retailer-documented model. [2][4]
Glass carafe — dishwasher-safe; replacement availability not confirmed. [1][4]
Brew basket — lift-and-clean, dishwasher-safe basket. [1][2][4]
Coffee scoop — included on the Rapid Brew model. [2]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. No annual cost figure can be computed: no filter, descaler or coffee price was read, wattage is unknown so electricity cost cannot be estimated, and no descaling interval was published.

When it is a good buy

Staples listed a 12-cup unit (models 2176619/2176620) at $48.89. [4]
A third-party Newegg seller listed a 12-cup unit at $109.98 with free 30-day returns and warranty terms from the seller. [6]
Warranty is 1 year across every documented 12-cup page. [1][2][4]