Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines Logo
Posted on Oct 18, 2009

Bunn thermofresh makes very weak coffee , water comes out hot, goes through grounds.. but even with double strength , it is very very weak, we changed filters, added even more coffee and its still weak.. resorted to our 4 cup Krups with same coffee,, perfect coffee

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Contributor 1 Answer
  • Posted on Dec 02, 2012
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Dec 02, 2012
Answers
1
Questions
0
Helped
1871
Points
2

I don't know what the flow restrictor looks like, but I know what a spray head looks like.
My new Bunn BTX-B brewed weak coffee also. I was wasting coffee to get it stronger. I decided to inspect the spray head. What The hey! What Spray Head? The coffee maker didn't even have one. I guess the assembler forgot to put it on. Yet it made it thru quality control. No wonder it was making weak coffee, and I was wasting coffee to try get it stronger.
Is your making weak coffee? CHECK YOUR SPRAY HEAD. Make sure the coffee maker has one on it.

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 8 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Oct 21, 2009
Answers
8
Questions
0
Helped
7846
Points
25

I work 4 BUNN and we have a flow restrictor sprayhead that might help. If you send me your address we can send one out to you.

  • 1 more comment 
  • Anonymous Jan 03, 2012

    Mine is very weak as well.

  • Anonymous Apr 07, 2012

    I received that "flow restrictor" and I still need to add too much coffee for flavor. Wasting coffee, here, because the grounds can't steep in this one. When buying this machine, I was under the impression that Bunn machines were made by connoisseurs. This one was obviously not tested before marketing, or Bunn engineers aren't coffee drinkers. Thanks for the "restrictor."

  • Diane Giberson Apr 04, 2017

    I sent for the flow restrictor and same thing, weak coffee, I tried 4 or 5 different brands, I even bought beans and ground them myself, and even when I added more than half a cup of coffee grounds to brew it was still weak. I resorted back to my $8.00 5 cup Mainstay coffee maker at Walmart that I had bought for when traveling and it brews a 100% better cup of coffee than my $100.00 Bunn. My Bunn is in the closet and after spending 100.00 on a Bunn, I have an $8.00 coffee maker on my quartz counter, it looks so cheap but makes a good cup of coffee.

×

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

My Bunn coffee maker is making weak coffee

Couple of ideas.

Your weak coffee could be due to the machine not getting hot enough, which is usually caused by calcium scale buildup on the heating element (the "burner").

Try descaling with a citric-acid based cleaner, such as Dezcal or Durgol.

The second is the coffee your using is a weak blend. Try changing to a different coffee and see if the strength is better.
1helpful
3answers
0helpful
1answer

Coffee brewing comes out in a fast steady stream when brewing, coffee doesn't brew properly and comes out weak. taste like unbrewed.

If it comes out in a steady "stream" it sounds like the sprayhead is missing. The sprayhead disperses the water out and evenly over the grounds.
If the sprayhead IS in place then it could be a temperature problem. If the temperature is not hot enough the coffee will not brew correctly.
3helpful
1answer

My Bunn Coffee maker has one solid stream of water running from the nozzle. It goes straight down through the filter. The coffee is weak. Isn't the nozzle suppose to spay? I thought about using a...

I work for BUNN. It sounds like your sprayhead is missing because it should definitely be spraying versus flowing. We will send you out a free sprayhead - please call our customer service department at 1800 - 352-2866 with your model and will send it right out to you.
2helpful
1answer

Our Bunn, Tim Hortons coffee maker was making good coffee, but now, is making weak coffee, despite the fact we are still using the same quantities of coffee and water...

The little sprinkler in the grounds basket fell off and you probably accidentally threw it out. It splits the hot water stream into three streams. I just emailed bunn and they sent me one for free.
0helpful
1answer

My bunn thermofresh coffee pot will no longer keep the coffee hot. I always put hot water in the pot for up to five minutes to heat it up. This still doesnt help.

Is the coffee coming out hot enough? If you measure the coffee as it comes into the carafe, it should register at 175-185 degrees. If it doesn't, then it is a problem with the machine and needs to be replaced. If it is that temperature, then the carafe needs to be replaced. Please contact customer service with the model and date code located on the bottom of the machine. If the machine is 3 years or less it can be replaced at no cost. If over 3 years, it can be replaced at a reduced cost.
1helpful
2answers

Coffee is weak

Check where the water comes out under the brew filter. It sounds like you may be missing the sprayhead. It is a round metal or plastic piece that is screwed on to the water dispense area and acts like a little showerhead forcing water evenly over the coffee grounds. If it is missing, the coffee will be weak. Check the water temperature. If it isn't hot enough, the coffee will be weak.
0helpful
1answer

Coffee is weak and watery

After reviewing troubleshooting diagrams, I really couldn't find a solution to your problem.

The only thing I can suggest is to use 2 oz per pot of coffee grounds. Your 5 or 6 scoops assuming they are one ounce each is way more than enough.

Look under where your basket goes. Most bunn coffee maker has a flavor guard on the downspout. this down spout actually helps distributes the water over the whole basket of coffee grounds. Most of the time I see these missing, and when they are gone, they are gone.

Use less water for the amount of coffee you are using first. Sadly when there is not enough water, the coffee tastes bitter. Too much water tastes weak. Hot water extracts certain elements out of the beans even after grinding.

Always use a fresh paperfilter designed for your coffee maker.
If this pot is not work correctly still, I will suggest seeing your appliance repair technician.

Not finding what you are looking for?

1,881 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Bunn Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines Experts

vince

Level 3 Expert

2530 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

ADMIN Andrew
ADMIN Andrew

Level 3 Expert

66957 Answers

Are you a Bunn Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...