Presto® 12-Cup 72 oz. Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

We have experience with a stovetop percolator but this is our first electric. The only negative so far is the noise during the perc. The popping sound is a little unnerving. The wrap over filters work the best at keeping standard ground coffee grinds out of the finished coffee, but we want to try a coarse grind without a paper filter for better flavor. Hopefully it lasts a good long time.

I've had this product for years and have been very happy with it. I really appreciate the stainless steel construction and the simple, durable design. The small aluminum heating element at the bottom is understandable and, in my view, not a concern at all. Presto makes a strong, durable, and good-looking product here. It's easy to clean, makes great coffee, and gives me more peace of mind than many more complicated coffee makers with plastic reservoirs, tubing, and other hard-to-clean internal parts. I also like not having to worry as much about issues such as mold buildup, BPA-containing plastics, or unnecessary material exposure from the brewing components. Overall, it's a simple, reliable coffee maker that does exactly what it's supposed to do, and I would gladly buy it again. I replaced mine after 18 years and only because I accidentally broke it.