The Gaggia Classic is one of the longest-running home espresso machines, and Gaggia’s automatic Anima, Magenta and Cadorna machines are also common. Here’s what goes wrong most often.
1. Gaggia Classic leaking from the group
Why it happens: a worn group gasket, or a loose or scaled shower screen.
The fix: a new group gasket and shower screen. We also check the solenoid valve, because a stuck valve can push water out around the portafilter too.
2. Low pressure or no water through the group
Why it happens: scale in the solenoid valve or boiler, a worn pump, or a blocked shower screen.
The fix: descale, service the solenoid valve and test the pump pressure.
3. Not heating
Why it happens: a failed thermostat, a blown thermal fuse or a burnt-out heating element in the boiler.
The fix: we test each part and replace only what’s failed.
4. Water dripping from the steam wand
Why it happens: a worn steam valve seal.
The fix: rebuild the steam valve with new seals.
5. Automatic Gaggia brew unit and leak faults
Why it happens: on the Anima and Magenta, worn brew unit seals and scale cause leaks, errors and weak coffee.
The fix: service the brew unit, descale and check the grinder.
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