Okay, let’s be real—you can’t just plug it in and go. You need a water line connection, usually under your sink. It’s a plumbing job, but a small one. Most people can do it with a simple kit in 20 minutes.
Think of it like installing a new faucet. It’s a one-time hurdle, and then you never think about water again. If you’re renting or don’t want to mess with pipes, you can still buy the machine and just use the reservoir as a backup. You’re not locked in.
The Quiet Luxury
There’s something weirdly luxurious about not having to think. You walk up, you brew, you walk away. No maintenance checklist in your head. It’s the coffee equivalent of a self-cleaning oven.
It’s also a fun conversation starter. Friends visit, see a tube going into your coffee maker, and ask, “Wait, is that… plumbed?” You get to nod smugly and say, “Yep. I never refill it.” Feels good.
