Rocket machines like the Appartamento, Giotto, Mozzafiato and R58 are built tough, but they still need care. These are the faults we see most.
1. E61 group leaking or dripping
Why it happens: a hardened group gasket, or worn seals in the E61 group’s valves and cam.
The fix: a group service with a new gasket, shower screen and valve seals, plus a fresh lube of the cam.
2. Water coming out of the steam wand
Why it happens: the boiler is overfilling. Usually scale on the level probe or a sticking autofill valve.
The fix: clean or replace the probe and the autofill valve, then descale so it doesn’t come back.
3. Steam pressure too low or too high
Why it happens: a worn or badly set pressurestat, or scale in the boiler.
The fix: replace or recalibrate the pressurestat and descale.
4. Steam or hot water valve dripping
Why it happens: worn valve seals.
The fix: rebuild the valves with new seals.
5. Machine not heating
Why it happens: a failed element, a tripped safety thermostat or low water in the boiler.
The fix: we find out what tripped it and why, then replace the failed part.
Rocket needing attention? Book a free assessment or call 0424-140-133.