They’re very simple and replacement parts are available. We had to get a new one after our 15-20 year-old one finally died (melted plastic around a seal). Keeping it around for spare parts.
I bought the BUNN Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer from Amazon about a year ago and I love it. Like most Bunn’s, the reservoir is always on, so the water is brew temp immediately. I have a ready-to-pour full pot, hot in the carafe, less than 5 minutes after pouring in cold water from the tap. Highly recommended for your use case in particular. $130 new on Amazon, a little cheaper if you buy it used. I actually bought mine used with no issues.
I’ve got a Bunn model that has the old school Mr. Coffee bi-metallic valve in it. Once the water is at temperature the hopper’s contents are dumped into the basket and it drains more like a pour over. Of course, the Bunn Velocity Brew and commercial units don’t have a valve at all. You add water, they are brewing and you can get class or stainless carafes for those.
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