I've had my Bibo Classic for just over four years but it has recently given some trouble and I have just found water pouring from somewhere under the unit. I made a call to arrange for a repair but was given an appointment two weeks hence. I do not believe this is acceptable but we customers are a captive market for expensive spares for filters, bulbs and descaling chemicals and any subsequent maintenance or repairs. So caveat emptor. Having said that, I did like it but should it fail again, I would decommission it and bring back my Bosch variable temperature controlled kettle and my trusty filter jug. I'm afraid it is a case of not bye, bye kettle but go buy kettle.