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Smeg

Smeg coffee machine grinder runs but won't grind

My Smeg coffee machine (ECF01), a couple of years old — (bean-to-cup) the grinder whirs loudly but no ground coffee comes through. Any idea what's causing…

COConnor from Walsall9 months ago
Coffee Machines
Tassimo

Tassimo coffee machine won't switch on, any ideas?

Bought a Tassimo coffee machine (Bosch Vivy 2) a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights at all when I switch it on. Has anyone had the…

WAWayne W.9 months ago
Coffee Machines
Breville

Breville coffee machine buttons not responding

Bought a Breville coffee machine (Barista Max) 18 months ago and the touch buttons don't respond, or need pressing several times. Is this something I can…

GRGrace T.9 months ago
Coffee Machines
Breville

Breville coffee machine descale light won't go off, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Breville coffee machine — I have descaled it several times but the descale/clean light stays on. Grateful for any…

CHChloe Jackson9 months ago
Coffee Machines
De'Longhi

De'Longhi coffee machine flashing all its lights

Bought a De'Longhi coffee machine (Dinamica ECAM350) 18 months ago and all the lights flash together and it won't make a drink. Has anyone had the same…

CHCharlotte Roberts10 months ago

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Gaggia

Gaggia coffee machine making espresso with no crema

My Gaggia coffee machine (Classic Pro), a couple of years old — the espresso comes out with no crema and seemingly no pressure behind it. Grateful for any…

PRPriya from Highlands10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Dualit

Dualit coffee machine not recognising the water tank

Hoping someone can help with my Dualit coffee machine — it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated properly. Is this a common…

CACallum from Leeds10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Breville

Help - Breville coffee machine very noisy when pumping

Bought a Breville coffee machine 6 months ago and it makes a loud vibrating/grinding noise when it tries to pump water. Is this something I can fix myself…

MAMarcus Morgan10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Gaggia

Gaggia coffee machine buttons not responding, any ideas?

My Gaggia coffee machine, just over a year old — the touch buttons don't respond, or need pressing several times. Is this a common fault on these?

STSteve H.10 months ago
Coffee Machines
De'Longhi

De'Longhi coffee machine grinder runs but won't grind

I've got a De'Longhi coffee machine that's 2 years old and (bean-to-cup) the grinder whirs loudly but no ground coffee comes through. Is it worth…

PEPete W.10 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch coffee machine not pumping water through

Bought a Bosch coffee machine (Tassimo Finesse) 18 months ago and the pump runs but no water, or barely a trickle, comes out of the spout. Has anyone had…

GRGreg from Lancashire10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Bosch

Bosch coffee machine very noisy when pumping, any ideas?

I've got a Bosch coffee machine (Tassimo Finesse) that's about 6 months old and it makes a loud vibrating/grinding noise when it tries to pump water. Any…

BEBetty10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Sage

Help - Sage coffee machine not piercing the pods

Bought a Sage coffee machine two years ago and (pod machine) it isn't piercing the capsules and the coffee just dribbles out weak. Is this something I can…

MAMargaret Webb10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Sage

Sage coffee machine flashing all its lights, any ideas?

Bought a Sage coffee machine a year ago and all the lights flash together and it won't make a drink. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

GRGreg M.10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Sage

Sage coffee machine not recognising the water tank

My Sage coffee machine (Bambino Plus SES500), just over a year old — it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated properly. Any…

TOTom10 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch coffee machine making weak, lukewarm coffee

I've got a Bosch coffee machine (Tassimo Finesse) that's about 18 months old and the coffee is watery and just isn't hot enough lately. Grateful for any…

LALaura Richardson10 months ago
Coffee Machines
De'Longhi

De'Longhi coffee machine buttons not responding

I've got a De'Longhi coffee machine that's about 6 months old and the touch buttons don't respond, or need pressing several times. Any idea what's causing…

ALAlan Newman10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Smeg

Smeg coffee machine not heating the water

My Smeg coffee machine, about 18 months old — the coffee comes out cold and the heating never seems to kick in. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

PEPete W.10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Krups

Krups coffee machine not recognising the water tank?

Hoping someone can help with my Krups coffee machine (Dolce Gusto Genio S) — it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated…

CACarl Morgan10 months ago
Coffee Machines
Tassimo

Tassimo coffee machine flashing all its lights

Bought a Tassimo coffee machine (Bosch Vivy 2) 6 months ago and all the lights flash together and it won't make a drink. Any idea what's causing this?

KAKate W.10 months ago

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