Maintenance & upkeep
Nine out of ten machines people think are broken just needed a clean, a descale, or a fresh seal. Here's how to stay ahead of it.
Descaling
Limescale is the number-one killer of home machines — it chokes flow, kills pressure and eventually blocks the heating system. Per-machine descaling steps, the right products, and the mistakes that damage boilers.
Guide comingCleaning & backflushing
Coffee oils bake onto the group head and into basket holes within weeks. Backflushing and basket soaks keep shots tasting clean and pressure consistent.
Guide comingSteam wand, seals & filters
The two-minute weekly habits — purging the steam wand, checking the group gasket, replacing the water filter — that quietly prevent leaks and weak froth.
Guide comingGet the 1-page troubleshooting flowchart
A free printable that walks any espresso fault down to its cause. Stick it on the fridge for the next time the machine acts up.
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