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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 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 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 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 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

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Why grinder is not grinding the beans

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:26:09 -0700

Why would my grinder not grind the coffee beans?

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: water coming out of the portafilter

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:40:09 -0700

why is the water comig out of the portafilter, even if it is tight

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Water too hot for Gaggia classic espresso

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:37:46 -0700

The water comes out at steam temp, not normal water temp. Is the temp regulator or thermostat broken?

⟐ Commented July 15, 2018 at 12:37 MST

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: no pressure out of group head

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 05:11:10 -0700

i have replaced the pump, solenoid and cleaned the unit.

i have taken everything apart and cannot find any blockage in the unit

when i turn it on i get just a dribble of water out of the group head

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: Machine makes 'clicking' sound

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:38:47 -0700

When switched on and machine hot, my Gaggia Classic makes a 'clicking' noise/sound.

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine: My Gaggia Classic doesn't heat up as much as it used to.

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:18:43 -0700

The water coming through on the coffee grinds isn't as hot as it used to be, does anyone know why this might be?