Bunn (Pour Omatic) coffee maker has been leaking water - what would couse it to leak? Thank you

You will need to replace it, parts are not made for repair except under warranty.

VPR is a pour over "Volume Displacement" brewer. Required to completely fill the inner tank and heat prior to using brewer. BEFORE plugging in unit, water must be poured into upper tray and with brew funnel and empty pot in place. Keep pouring water into top fill tray until water drips out of brew funnel. Plug in VPR and allow it 15-20 mins to heat up. leave the pot as there may be additional water dripping. Remove power if there is any water spilling out from other places like the top pan cover or bottom of machine. With the initial heating done, take a full pot of water and slowly pour into the top filling tray. HOT steaming water should come out of the brew funnel to fill the (empty) pot. Prep is done and the machine can be used to brew a pot after 10-15mins of reheat time.
*** the machine you have needs to be checked for leaks in areas mentioned above. Water should only come out of brew funnel (if not present then the brew head or if that is missing then the brew pipe. All will need to be replaced prior to brewing.) Leaking under machine is an indication of leak(s) in pour tray,tank,tank cover, gasket, probe gasket. This machine like any used equipment should be checked out by qualified tech prior to use. Be aware that coffee vendors sometimes rent or loan brewers to customers.

If you will get the model and code date from the bottom of your brewer and call customer service at 800-352-2866, we will be happy to assist you with resoloving this problem.

Most likely suspect is the thermostat, however you might want to check the limit switch also(located on boiler between elements).

You can call Bunn Home division in Springfield, IL at (800) 352-2866. They have a kits which you can try at no charge. If that does not work, they will replace your coffee maker at discounted price provide you send the old one in. On the bottom of your coffee maker there is a modle number which they need on a white tag. .Hope this helps

Bunn makes a repair kit for this problem, Call them at 1-800-352-2866
They send the repair kit free,

Your only hope of getting a new tray for these would be if your local Bunn repair shop has some hanging around that broke down for another reason. This is a very common problem with those models. You can find a list of Bunn repair depots at www.bunn.com Good luck!

What's happening is that it isn't leaking, it's boiling over. You need to turn down the thermostat under the top lid. Also, before you brew coffee, add water to the tank and let it pour into an empty pot. Once it stops brewing, let it heat up for a few minutes then make your pot of coffee.

The silicon seal inside the coffee maker tends to disintergrate. Bunn Inc. does not sell parts for the inside of the coffee makers, but a seal kit can be purchased through a small appliance repair center or repaired for a small cost. Kit is about $8.00 at most places.

Most likely it is your tank heater, but look on the top of the tank heater, because sometimes the wire will burn off the top of the element