Espresso Machine: Doesn't Heat
If your espresso machine doesn't heat, check the switch, control board, thermostat, and thermal fuse. Try fixing your machine yourself, by following our repair advice. Refer to your owner's manual for specific information for your model.
Switches
If the power switch wears out with time and use, it will not turn on your espresso machine and in some cases even turn off. This will not allow your espresso machine to produce heat which is vital for its function. Make sure to replace your switch and unplug the machine from the power source before doing so.
If the power switch wears out with time and use, it will not turn on your espresso machine and in some cases even turn off. This will not allow your espresso machine to produce heat which is vital for its function. Make sure to replace your switch and unplug the machine from the power source before doing so.
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Fuses
These are designed to fail if the heating element gets too hot by preventing power from getting to the heating elements. If the heating element in your espresso machine does not heat and your thermostat is working, then check the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse works to prevent overheating by blocking power from getting to the heating element and works with thermostat. If it fails to work, then it is best to replace your thermal fuse. As a safety precaution, remember to unplug espresso machine from power source before installing new fuse.
These are designed to fail if the heating element gets too hot by preventing power from getting to the heating elements. If the heating element in your espresso machine does not heat and your thermostat is working, then check the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse works to prevent overheating by blocking power from getting to the heating element and works with thermostat. If it fails to work, then it is best to replace your thermal fuse. As a safety precaution, remember to unplug espresso machine from power source before installing new fuse.
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Control Boards
If your espresso machine is turning on, but does not heat up, then it is best to check if your power board or control board is responding to the buttons you are clicking on. If it does not respond or the unit does not display any action, then it is possible the control board has gone out and needs to be replaced. Tip: Remember to reconnect wires in accurate places when installing new control board.
If your espresso machine is turning on, but does not heat up, then it is best to check if your power board or control board is responding to the buttons you are clicking on. If it does not respond or the unit does not display any action, then it is possible the control board has gone out and needs to be replaced. Tip: Remember to reconnect wires in accurate places when installing new control board.
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Thermostats
The thermostat is a measuring tool in your espresso machine and directs a flow of heat through the element until a certain temperature. When it reaches a high temperature, it signals the machine to shut off. If you find your espresso machine not heating up, check the thermostat, it might get stuck in the off position and is not turning back on. Make sure to replace your thermostat in that case.
The thermostat is a measuring tool in your espresso machine and directs a flow of heat through the element until a certain temperature. When it reaches a high temperature, it signals the machine to shut off. If you find your espresso machine not heating up, check the thermostat, it might get stuck in the off position and is not turning back on. Make sure to replace your thermostat in that case.
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