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Saeco Odea: Machine won't prime. How do you remove the water pump

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:21:38 -0700

I have the machine open but can't figure out how to remove the water pump

⟐ Answered March 29, 2026 at 2:21 MST

Starbucks Barista: No water out of the brew head

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:47:28 -0700

I have descaled 2x, and cleaned the brew head and portofilter screens, but water no longer comes down thru the brewhead. Water comes out of the steam wand, and steam comes out of the wand too. No problems there. I think what is happening is that the pump is not engaging. I don't hear that customary kick in sound I usually hear when the pump goes on. What do you think my problem is? Is this something I can fix myself? Thanks for your help. I really like this machine!

⟐ Answered November 30, 2025 at 7:47 MST

Starbucks Barista: Steam wand leaking, no water from brew head, odd brew button behavior

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:33:39 -0700

I picked up a secondhand machine that I'm trying to get working again, but I'm having some issues. Initially, the steam wand worked fine but nothing came out of the brew head so I did a full disassembly and cleaned everything, including soaking parts in citric acid to remove calcium buildup (there was a lot). When I reassembled everything and ran the machine, I noticed the steam wand began leaking as the machine heated up, until the ready light came on then it stopped. When I pressed the coffee button, however, water came out of the steam wand instead of the brew head, as if I had activated the steam wand despite the knob being in the off position. I ran a cycle of Dezcal, thinking there might still be some buildup preventing water from flowing to the brew head, but nothing changed.

After reading some answers to other questions here, it seems like my problem is that the steam wand leaking is preventing enough pressure to activate the mechanism that allows water to flow through the brew head. I've taken out the little hex screw and tightened the knob as much as possible but that didn't fix the issue either. Is there something else that might be causing the steam wand to leak? I'm also concerned about the coffee button behavior; is that just a result of the steam wand issue or is something else wrong?

⟐ Commented November 25, 2025 at 7:33 MST

Saeco Coffee Maker: Saeco Intuita HD8750/11 watertank

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:59:18 -0700

Hi, I have a Saeco Intuita HD8750/11 espressomachine. The light(led) of the water is on all the time, even if I fill in the watertank full with water. I have read online that it could be related to the water-lever-sensor being broken, and needed to be replaced. Do you know if this is a solution to the problem I mentioned above? Where can I find the water-lever-sensor within a Saeco Intuita HD8750/11 ? Can you please help me with this?

⟐ Commented November 15, 2025 at 19:59 MST

Starbucks Barista: Machine has lost its prime

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:28:45 -0700

lost prime on pump. Machine sat for a while not being used. Doesn't flow water thru..

⟐ Commented October 13, 2025 at 7:28 MST

Saeco Odea: Saeco Odea Giro Flashing thermostat light.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:39:41 -0700

My Saeco Odea Giro machine has a blinking thermostat light at startup implying the boiler is heating but it never stops blinking and I can’t initiate a brew.

I don’t have easy access to a service centre so I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction on how to solve it.

⟐ Commented October 02, 2025 at 9:39 MST

Saeco Odea: Trying to troubleshoot my Saeco Odea Giro machine need help!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:37:17 -0700

Having issues with my machine Its older and used so I thought 60 was a good price for it and would love to get this working. I descaled it first before any testing. Then I noticed the grinder motor needed replacing because it wouldn't turn on and when I opened the machine it was full of grounds. I also cleaned and lubricated the brew unit (haven't replaced OR gaskets yet).

Now the steam wand isn't working right…ugh. The coffee grinder works now but no coffee comes out and I get dry grounds in the dreg bin and only a little water in the drain tray. I can't get to the gears and motor behind the brew unit because of one rusted screw.

I tried to prime the machine again but get the flashing red light and the green water light coming on. Also upon further inspection the plug outlet does have corrosion on one pin and was crackling which I didn't notice before so I unplugged it. Maybe that's why I'm having issues?

I thought it was a clean looking machine and would really like to figure out how to fix it. I'd really appreciate any help!

⟐ Commented October 02, 2025 at 9:37 MST

Saeco Vienna Sup 018: Starts to brew, dispenses abt 2oz liquid, stops, red lights comes on

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:59:57 -0700

My SAeco has been cleaned to the best of my ability, having taken apart the brew unit. Still it only dispenses about 2 oz of coffee, no matter the setting, and then stops, and red light comes on. Never brews more than that amount. Reset is , start over, same result.

⟐ Commented September 24, 2025 at 3:59 MST

Starbucks Barista: Pump seems to be working, but no shot coming through portafilter.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:47:35 -0700

We've had our Starbucks Barista for years and have used it regularly. Awesome machine. Recently though, we can't get a shot to pull. The pump sounds normal, so, we hear the pump push water into the portafilter, but then, the "swoosh" sound of when the pressure pushes the shot out never comes. Sometimes, water leaks around the portafilter, but most of the time, nothing comes out. When I release the portafilter, it either splats everywhere, but most of the time it is just water and grounds, or just wet grounds. I cleaned the portafilter as recommended on your site and reassembled, but this did not help. I also descaled the machine, and when I did this, I pulled a lot of water & solution through both the wand and the shower head, so I think the pump is ok. But, this did not help either. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented August 21, 2025 at 20:47 MST

Saeco Exprelia: Whenever there is water in the tank, it slowly leaks out

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:49:54 -0700

Basically whenever I put water in the tank, it slowly leaks through the machine to under where the internal drip tray sits, so I end up with water in the base of the machine and on the countertop if I leave it long enough.

Any ideas to what valve/component would be causing this and if it is something I can fix?

⟐ Answered August 04, 2025 at 20:49 MST

Starbucks Barista: Why my Barista start dripping the espresso very slowly out

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:46:54 -0700

It stopped pouring the espresso like used to be now is just dripping very slowly. It took me 10 minutes to make a single shot of espresso this morning. I love that coffee machine i been having it from 10 years.

⟐ Commented May 22, 2025 at 15:46 MST

Starbucks Barista: Pump works, briefly, then gets quieter, doesn't pump

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:35:12 -0700

When I start to pull a shot, everything sounds normal, works normally. Then the pump gets very quiet and stops pushing water through the coffee. To me it seems as if a valve gets shut, but the pump is still trying to pump. If I turn it off, then on again, it works briefly, then gets backed up (or loses pressure?) again.

It works fine without the Portafilter in place. It works with an empty PF - but it leaks out the top so much that the pump isn't really being challenged.

All screens are clean, and I've tried single shot pods (my norm) and double shot with Starbucks ground espresso, loosely tamped.

Thanks for your help!!

⟐ Answered May 16, 2025 at 23:35 MST

Saeco Xelsis and GranAroma: Why does my machine put most of the water whenI selec in the drip tray

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:32:32 -0700

does not always give me coffee sometimes water all goes in tray

⟐ Answer edited June 16, 2025 at 6:32 MST

Starbucks Barista: How to install a PID XMT-7100 and SSR unit to Saeco Via Venezia

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:11:00 -0700

The only guide I found is that one. But I have a Via Venezia.

https://www.instructables.com/Install-PI...

But I still cannot figure out how to connect SSR and PID controller to power.

Also what should I do with disconnected brew thermostat cables?

Edit. I managed to connect it.

The brew sensor cables goes to 1&2 on SSR unit (no polarity)

You will need 2 piggy back connectors and deatach first power on button and then them add 2 cables to 1&2 on Pid unit. (make sure line black cable goes to 1+ positive terminal and grey to - )

⟐ Answer accepted May 08, 2025 at 12:11 MST

Starbucks Barista: Where do I buy parts for my barista

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:53:08 -0700

i dont get green ready light , when i push the button of my barista .and the water is barely warm...

possible heating element malfunction ?

where do i contact to get parts?

regards.....................sam

⟐ Answered February 23, 2025 at 0:53 MST

Starbucks Barista: Need Barista pump to purchase

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:43:47 -0700

Where can I purchase a barista pump?

⟐ Answered February 23, 2025 at 0:43 MST

Starbucks Barista: Why does water/coffee overflow my filter handle

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:36:22 -0700

The Starbucks Barista machine overflows the Rapporto filter handle. I have cleaned it ensuring the pin and spring assemblies are as before. Cleaned the flat screen, removed it and removed the gasket, cleaned and replaced each of those. The gasket was still very pliable and screen holes were clear. The handle feels like it seats firmly in the ramps and contacts the gasket. Stilll water flows over the filter - and out the coffee hole when pressure builds up. Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered February 23, 2025 at 0:36 MST

Starbucks Barista: Can the brew pressure be adjusted on a starbucks Estro Profi?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:33:14 -0700

I have a Starbucks Estro Profi and wonder if I can adjust brew pressure.

⟐ Answered February 23, 2025 at 0:33 MST

Starbucks Barista: How much should I tighten brew head screen screw?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:27:04 -0700

I removed the center screw holding the brew head screen, and cleaned the screen and exposed surface of the brew head. Then I put the brew head screen back in place with the center screw. I am unsure how much to tighten the center screw, as I am concerned that tightening it until the screw stops turning may tighten it too much and block water flowing from the center of the brew head. Can someone please tell me how much I should tighten the brew head screen center screw?

⟐ Answered February 23, 2025 at 0:27 MST