Why is My Bunn Coffee Maker Overflowing?

An overflowing coffee maker can be a nightmare. However, have you ever wondered, “Why is My Bunn Coffee Maker Overflowing?”. Read on to find out.

Your bun can be overflowing for several reasons, but the good news is that most of the reasons can be fixed. A few weeks ago, I visited a friend in her office as I had a message to pass on to her boss. While talking, she decided to make us two cups of coffee, as we all are coffee lovers. However, her Bunn coffee maker started overflowing from nowhere, and she had to disconnect the machine from power quickly.

I quickly inquired if her office Bunn coffee maker usually overflows, and she said the incident had never happened. Are you also wondering why your Bunn coffee maker has started to overflow? Do not worry; in this article, I will explain in detail some of the causes that can make your Bunn coffee maker overflow and the solutions to it.

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Why is my Bunn coffee maker overflowing?

No one ones to make waste, let alone waste their favorite coffee; when an incident occurs during the time, they are brewing their coffee. You might have been shocked when your Bunn coffee maker started overflowing because it is not something that happens daily. Do not rush to dispose of your coffee maker or buy another one, as I will share with you some possible reasons why your Bunn coffee maker is overflowing and how you can fix this problem. Some of the causes that make your Bunn coffee maker overflow are;

Type of coffee grind or filter paper being used; one of the primary reasons your Bunn coffee maker is overflowing might be because of the type of coffee grind or the filter paper you are using to brew your coffee. Coffee that has been ground finely might lead to an overflowing coffee maker, so you should try using medium-ground coffee. Additionally, the OEM coffee filter is the recommended filter paper to be used in the Bunn coffee maker. Therefore, you should stick to using those to prevent your machine from any fault that might result in an overflow.
Accumulated dirt in the machine; another reason your Bunn coffee maker is overflowing is because of the dirt and unnecessary minerals accumulated in your Bunn coffee maker over time. When dirt gets in your machine without being removed, it may end up blocking the device’s passway, making it difficult for water and even coffee to go through the engine, leading to an overflow. The best thing to do is to disassemble your Bunn coffee maker and clean it thoroughly to remove any unwanted deposits or dirt in the machine.
The volume of the Bunn coffee maker brew; the brew volume of your Bunn coffee maker is another reason that may cause your machine to overflow if it has not been set correctly. Before making your coffee, ensure that your machine’s brew volume is correct to avoid overflow. Usually, an overflow from your Bunn coffee maker may occur if you have put water too high than the recommended volume.

How do you adjust the water flow on a Bunn coffee maker?

how to fix water overflowing in a Bunn Coffee maker

You need to follow simple steps if you want to adjust the water flow in your Bunn coffee maker. To change the water flow, you need to;

Check your Bunn coffee maker to ensure it works correctly, and the water is put to the right volume.
Switch your Bunn coffee machine to ‘set’ if it has been adjusted to the ‘lock’ switch.
Next, you need to press and hold a button on your Bunn coffee maker labeled ‘start/brew.’ Continue pressing and holding it until you hear three-click sounds. You can then release the button for your coffee to start brewing.
Hold and release the above button in seconds if you want to adjust the water flow. This will increase the water flow your Bunn coffee maker is releasing.