#coffeemachineproblems

The last decades, coffee makers are among the most popular home appliances in the modern kitchen. Of course, their huge popularity stimulates fierce competition among manufacturers. As a result, companies are constantly improving their models, expanding their functionality, which directly affects the choice of coffee machines. Therefore, almost all modern models use many different innovative solutions, including design, digital technology, etc. Innovative Saeco Xelsis, Delonghi ECAM 650, Melitta Caffeo Barista, Siemens EQ.9 or Jura Z6 Impressa coffee machins eperfectly illustrate this trend. Unfortunately, everything has its price. Any complex expensive device includes many different components, each of which requires regular and proper maintenance. On the other hand, the observance of these fairly simple rules ensures their long and reliable operation. The list of basic aspects includes descaling, cleaning the brewing unit and dairy tract. Depending on the operation intensity, modern coffee mashines can work from 1 to 3 months after the warning about the need for descaling. But, of course, this mode has a bad effect on the device and the coffee quality. In particular, the heater under scale slowly heats the water and constantly overheats. Of course, this can cause a breakdown of the coffee machine.

Descaling

Of course, descaling is one of the main points of coffee machine care. But today the market is abundant in offering various anti scale agents at an affordable price. Some capsule coffee machines use special capsules. Almost all modern coffee machines automatically control this task. As a rule, the device activates the corresponding LED indicator or generates a message on the screen. But really, the device does not have sensors to detect scale. Instead, the control algorithm simply counts the number of prepared coffee, which is set at the factory. Accordingly, the device generates message, for example, after preparing 200 cups, regardless of the actual boiler state. But the intensity of the scale formation, for example, on the heater surface directly dependents on the water hardness. Therefore, many modern models have the function of programming water hardness, which corrects the factory setting. Often, companies complete their models by test strips to determine the used water hardness. But the market also offers them at an affordable price. In fact, the user must determine this value and enter it into the appropriate program. But, of course, this algorithm does not provide for automatic correction in case of changes in water hardness, for example, due to the installation of an additional filter. Today, companies also offer them in a wide range. This situation requires additional adjustment of the program in manual mode. By default, the plant often sets the value of the maximum hard water.

Water filtration

The use of purified and softened water provides the most effective solution to the problem. In this case, the user simply programs the coffee machine to the least hard water, increasing the length of time between descaling cycles. Moreover, this solution is economically justified even for models with built-in filters due to the relatively high price of their cartridges. For example, the cost of the cartridge for Philips Saeco reaches $ 25, and for DeLonghi - $ 35 and higher. Additionally, it purifies water for other purposes. Moreover, some models with built-in water filtration do not support the automatic contro. Their algorithm suggests highly efficient water treatment with the help of built-in filtering. Of course, a decrease in the cartridge effectiveness due to too long operation provokes the scale formation. But even softened water will form scale after a certain period. In recent decades, the market offers reverse osmosis home water systems that purify water by passing it under pressure through a semipermeable membrane. This technology provides purification of even sea water, catching almost all trace elements and microorganisms with a membrane. But some experts express doubts about its usefulness due to an excessive degree of purification. All the same, the human body is adapted to water, which contains a number of different microelements. The video at the end demonstrates the operation principle of modern reverse osmosis water systems. In any case, experts recommend descaling at least once a year, regardless of the used water quality. By the way, setting the message on the use of branded filter in the menu will significantly reduce the frequency of warning messages. This is convenient when using softened water.

Conclusion

As a rule, the apartment of a modern person is filled with various household appliances, including TVs, PCs, a washing machine, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, more than a dozen kitchen appliances, etc. Of course, the coffee machine occupies one of the first positions in this list. Today, this popular device is present in almost any kitchen. Its history goes back over 200 years and begins in 1800, when Jean-Baptiste de Belloy, Archbishop of Paris, invented the Le Dubelloire device, which became the prototype of the geyser coffee maker.

Of course, modern, for example, capsule coffee machines have little in common with their prototype.

But many companies continue to produce very popular models in retro style. Viennese royal coffee makers perfectly illustrate this trend.

Its design can reasonably claim the artwork status and will decorate the interior of any apartment. Unfortunately, the equipment even from well-known manufacturers periodically breaks down. Of course, the warranty greatly simplifies the repair. But even it does not free from the hassle, and sometimes - from the costs. Therefore, the reliability and reputation of the company remains one of the main criteria for choosing a coffee machine or any other device. As a rule, a complex equipment contains many individual nodes, the failure of any of which limits or completely blocks its functionality. Of course, they all require periodic care. Therefore, device damage is often caused by improper use, inadequate care or other fairly simple reasons. Many users can easily eliminate some failures without the help of qualified professionals.

The reasons

As known, the success of any repair directly depends on the correct diagnosis. Of course, displaying some faults as an error code or a symbol on the device screen partially solves this problem. Unfortunately, not all models support this feature. In addition, the error code often contains ambiguous information that allows for some interpretations. Therefore, even a simplified classification of failures can help in many cases. 1. Water quality significantly affects the service life of many components. For example, the intensity of the scale formation directly depends on the water hardness and various chemical impurities. However, today the market offers in abundance various filters and descaling agents.

Of course, any user can successfully solve this problem. In addition, many models provide automatic descaling, which requires the owner to only activate this mode. 2. Most innovative SMART coffee mashines use complex electronic control modules that require stable power supply. Power outages and voltage drops adversely affect the service life of any complex electronics. Of course, such faults require the intervention of specialists. 3. Of course, the wear of parts due to long-term operation requires their periodic replacement. In some simple cases, many people can solve this problem on their own. 4. Of course, insufficient care significantly reduces the service life of the coffee machine. Unfortunately, many modules and systems, such as the dairy tract, require cleaning after almost every cycle. But many models from well-known companies often support the automatic cleaning mode. 5. Clogged filters, fat deposits on seals, scale and even foreign objects inside the device top the list of reasons in many cases. Of course, their elimination does not require a specialist.

Some failures

Water leakage from under the horn Many horn-type coffee machines have this problem. Usually, water seeps near the attachment point of horn to the housing. But many owners of coffee machines will be able to eliminate this damage on their own. Most often, this problem arises due to wear or clogging the sealing ring between the horn and the housing.

Accordingly, this repair requires its cleaning or purchase and replacement. Of course, a new sealing ring must fit the model. Clogging the horn filter also provokes water leakage because it collects cake of coffee beans. Extraneous noise As a rule, an increased noise level, including crackling, hissing, whistling, etc, also appears due to clogging the horn strainer, which requires cleaning. Many models have special accessories for this purpose.

But a toothpick or an old toothbrush often also perfectly solves the problem. Of course, cleaning the strainer requires caution, because excessive force can damage the filter surface. Regular use of coarse grinding also increases the noise level due to the mechanical effects of large coffee particles that pass through the filter cells under water pressure. As a rule, reducing the grinding value reduces noise and filter wear. Natural wear of the built-in pump also provokes an increase in the noise level. But this reason requires replacing the pump. Fault of controls Modern models often use different protection algorithms that block the activation of certain options. Possible reasons: - no coffee beans or water. The locking protects the device from overload. Many models indicate this reason on the screen. - dirt, grease or bloom may block the operation of buttons, which, of course, require periodic cleaning.

Other

The coffee machine does not activate the coffee making mode. Of course, the normal device operation requires the serviceability of all its components, including the control module, the motor and the brewing unit. Fault any of them blocks the coffee making. In the absence of a warranty, a visual inspection after disassembly can help establish the cause. Often, simple cleaning the internal knots solves a problem. Sometimes, components have obvious damage. Otherwise, fault diagnosis requires qualification. Lack of coffee supply from dispenser Clogging the brewing unit or supply system may block the beverage dispensing. Addressing this cause usually requires thorough cleaning. No water heating Failure of the electric heater or temperature sensor blocks water heating. You can check both items with a multimeter. Too slow heating may indicate excessive water hardness. But special filter cartridges reliably protect the device from scale, softening the water.

Unfortunately, their cost reaches several hundred dollars. Cappuccinator failure Today, most espresso models use an automatic cappuccinator.