French Press Coffee Maker

The Frieling French Press shows excellent repairability with minimal tools needed for a product with few moving parts.

• •Parts availability: Multiple users confirm replacement parts like screens and plunger assemblies are available directly from Frieling, even after years of ownership.
• •Construction: All-stainless steel design with no electronics or glass components means fewer failure points. Users report the press remaining functional for 10+ years of daily use.
• •Maintenance: Simple disassembly for cleaning with standard tools. Some users note the hollow lid can trap water, requiring extra attention during cleaning.

Bottom line: Highly repairable with accessible replacement parts and simple mechanical design. The 5-year warranty and reports of 13+ years of continuous use demonstrate exceptional longevity with minimal maintenance needed.

Finally, something built right. The Frieling is what happens when engineers prioritize longevity over profit margins — a French press that laughs at your camping trips and shrugs off counter drops.

• •Tank-like construction: Users report this thing is built like a tank and breaking this press would be nearly impossible after years of abuse, with one drunk owner kicking it off the counter without a scratch.
• •Decade+ daily drivers: Multiple reviewers checked back after 10-13 years to confirm their Frieling still works just fine, with one noting they can't be getting much repeat business — that's BIFL gold.
• •Rust reports can't be ignored: While most praise the 18/10 stainless steel, some users found black rust between the mesh basket and plunger after just one week — suggesting either quality control issues or material sourcing problems in certain batches.

Bottom line: At 8.5/10, this is proper BIFL territory. The rust reports knock it down from perfection, but with replacement parts available and most units lasting decades, it's the French press to pass down to your kids.

Frieling offers a solid 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects and materials, which is substantially better than industry standard for kitchen products.

• •Coverage: Warranty covers manufacturing defects and material failures but excludes normal wear, misuse, and improper cleaning
• •Claims Process: Requires notification within 30 days of discovering defect and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number
• •Replacement Parts: Availability of individual replacement parts (screens, plunger assemblies) even after warranty period is a significant BIFL advantage

Bottom line: Frieling backs their French press with a respectable 5-year warranty, and user reports confirm they honor it while also supporting long-term ownership through replacement parts availability.

The Frieling Stainless Steel French Press is a BIFL community favorite, repeatedly praised for its exceptional durability and longevity. Many users report 10+ years of daily use with zero degradation in performance.

• •Durability: Users consistently describe it as built like a tank and virtually indestructible, with one Redditor reporting accidentally kicking it off a counter with no damage.
• •Long-term value: Multiple users have updated their reviews after 5-13 years to confirm it's still working perfectly, making the premium price worthwhile.
• •Minor concerns: Some users report quality control issues, potential metallic taste if coffee sits too long, and a loose-fitting lid that can slide when pouring.

Bottom line: An overwhelmingly endorsed BIFL purchase that solves the frustration of repeatedly broken glass presses, with replacement parts available for true lifetime use.