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Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Replacing the silicone tubes

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:35:12 -0700

I noticed that the silicone tubes pumping water from the tank have become dirty with a possible build up of fungus. They need to be replaced. Is there any guidance on this? Thanks!

⟐ Commented December 01, 2024 at 13:35 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: water is not coming out….

Sat, 06 May 2023 00:08:03 -0700

hello, water is not coming out when i press the botton to make an espresso.

I think it has to do with the fact that the coffee had been coming ver very very slowly because the grind was too fine…. (tight)

help

⟐ Commented May 06, 2023 at 0:08 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Espresso Steamer leak repair on Gaggia Classic

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:12:15 -0700

The milk steamer leaks when machine is on.

See Item on the right:

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It has a tiny washer inside it. I replaced that washer to stop the steamer leaking water and steam at the screw on the join at the washer in the image.

What else could be causing the leak?

I note one part of this Steamer is brass the other chromed material... heating and expanding at different rates?

⟐ Commented June 29, 2016 at 15:12 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Not enough water pressure to force through the pod

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:03:41 -0700

Unit comes on, when ready to force water through the pod, the unit sounds like it goes to half power. Made sure pod isn’t too tightly packed. Regularly descale the machine, hoses are clear, unit is primed, just very little water pressure. What is the issue?

⟐ Commented September 15, 2023 at 19:03 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: No power on my old Gaggia classic

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:44:25 -0700

No power or lights. I think it overheated. Is there anything I can do to fix it.

⟐ Commented September 04, 2024 at 6:44 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Where can I get spare shims for Gaggia classic version 2 2015

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:03:02 -0700

My model is the newer 2015 version 2 .The shims in the group head just broke and I cannot find any replacement ,

⟐ Answered February 16, 2018 at 8:03 MST

Gaggia: Issues to get to work my brand new Gaggia style.

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:36:22 -0700

I recently bought I gaggia grand style espresso maker, I’m trying to get it to work but so far I have not been successful, according to the seller I needed to get a step up transformer to make it work if I live in the USA to go from 110v to 220v. I bought the transformer and followed the instruction to do the conversion and nothing happens, Did I get the wrong information? I have to say that out of curiosity, I plug the machine directly to the outlet with a plugin converter/adapter that I had from a charger and the machine worked, but only to get the water out of the tank through the steam wand but nothing through the brewing unit. Any info will be appreciated!

Thank you all for your time answering my post!

I got the machine at eBay from a store that is located in Milan, Italy. I unfortunately have no clue about messing around with electricity and my first thought is that I am going to blow up the entire house!! Now, my question is: the machine turns ON and runs the water only from the steam wand when it’s conected to the wall jack(pic1) using the little black adapter(pic2) I’m in California does it mean I’m running 220? If so, do I still need the step up transformer or do I need something different? Here are some pictures of what I think is helpful. Thanks again for your help!!!

⟐ Answer edited October 30, 2017 at 4:36 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Electrical current between the chassis and my stainless sink

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:49 -0700

Gaggia Classic

there is electrical current between the chassis and my stainless sink.

I prefer waking up with a good coffee than an electric shock but it fills the purpose I guess.

Still, why does it occur? Can I prevent?

There are no loose wires. The thing is 2 years old + 1 month so outside guarantee.

⟐ Answer accepted October 14, 2024 at 9:00 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: When grinding coffee seems to be working hard and no tamping

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:01:01 -0700

When grinding seems to be working hard and no tamping

⟐ Answered September 29, 2023 at 23:01 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Steamer no longer works

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:48:39 -0700

Following what sounded like a burst of water falling on a hot surface inside the machine, the steamer worked briefly then gave up entirely: no water, no steam, no sound. The coffee portion of the program still works fine. Does this sound like a failed part that can easily be replaced?

⟐ Answered February 07, 2020 at 8:48 MST

Gaggia: Machine grinds, presses coffee, but does not always brew.

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:57:30 -0700

Gaggia Platinum Vision

The machine grinds, then it goes to the press cycle, performs the coffee press cycle. Once it is to perform the brew cycle, on many occasions, displays the message, "add coffee beans", while the coffee reservoir is full of beans. The machine does not brew. By sticking a spatula in the frill chamber, and going around the drill/grinder, and cycling the complete brew command again, the machine brews coffee through a complete cycle. On occasions, it takes two or three times repeating the spatula work, turning the machine on and off, to get the complete brew cycle. This wastes a lot of good costly coffee. We regularly descale and clean the coffee maker when it displays time to do so. Any suggestions, and/or instructions, outside of taking the unit to a professional repair shop?

⟐ Commented April 16, 2018 at 6:57 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Why coffee comes out too thin instead of thick and creamy I

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 04:50:16 -0700

I used saeco for years and got thick creamy expresso and cappuccino

coffe comping out of gaga is too think now matter how I grind it or which coffee I use.

what to do?I want thick creamy expresso

⟐ Answered March 04, 2018 at 4:50 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: pump priming problem question

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 04:34:14 -0700

After machine is warmed up for 6 minutes, I open the steam valve and turn on both steam and coffee switches, but only steam comes out, no water. Any suggestions?

⟐ Answered March 04, 2018 at 4:34 MST

Gaggia: I need a repair service

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 22:17:24 -0700

Hello:

I have a Gaggia classic. I left the "heater" on during dinner, thinking it will be okay . It wasn't. Now it will not brew at all. I live in San Francisco. Can you guide me to a repair service in my area?

Many thanks!

Susan

⟐ Answered February 17, 2018 at 22:17 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: classic gaggia cleaning and assembly

Sat, 14 May 2016 19:24:17 -0700

Have a classic gaggia and it's in parts . The chamber have green corrosion and slugg . Hpw much would it cost to clean and assemble it.

⟐ Answered May 14, 2016 at 19:24 MST

Gaggia Classic Pro: Gaggia Classic Pro not pulling water from group head after using steam

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:50:11 -0700

Hi, I accidentally used the steam wand on my Gaggia Classic Pro while the water tank was empty. Since then, the machine won’t pull water from the group head — though water still flows from the steam wand. I’ve tried force priming with a syringe and running water through the steam wand, but it hasn’t resolved the issue. Any ideas on what could be wrong or what else I should try?

Gaggia Classic Pro: Group not dispensing water

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:12:52 -0700

The boiler has been completely overhauled and solenoid valve clean, vibratory pump has been checked to be completely in working order and all the inlet water piping from water reservoir to the pump and from the pump to the inlet of the boiler has been checked to have no scale and clog. The outlet from the boiler to the 3 way solenoid valve has been checked to have no scale built up.

The group shower screen has been clean completely to 99% new.

After checking all, ther water dispensing from group is still very restricted.

Suspecting that the magnetic solenoid valve is not working. Could this have caused the slow to almost no dispensing of water when the brew button is engaged?

Gaggia Old White Coffee: Where can I get a manual and what other mnachine has te same boiler?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:25:19 -0700

Where can I get a manual and what other machine has the same boiler?

⟐ Commented September 26, 2022 at 18:25 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Error key 02 on display Gaggia Velasca?! What a problem?

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 02:13:22 -0700

What a problem? Thanks

⟐ Edited by author February 13, 2021 at 2:13 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Where to place a ground electrical connection

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:40:25 -0700

I am uncertain about where to connect one the two ground electrical wire that goes from the back of the machine, that is, from where the electrical power comes from. The ground electrical wire I cannot place is not the one that goes to the clamp that holds down a transparent tube.

⟐ Commented October 12, 2020 at 11:40 MST