Written by Charlotte
Edited on
27 January 2025
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13:10
What do you do when your Nespresso leaks?
Does your Nespresso Original coffee machine leak? With these 3 solutions, you can fix this problem. Use the original Nespresso coffee capsules, because the machine is designed for these. Or descale your machine to make sure the pipes don't get clogged. We'll explain all of the solutions in great detail.
Solutions for a leaking Nespresso machine
If your Nespresso machine leaks, you can follow these steps:
- Step 1. Use an original Nespresso capsule.
- Step 2. Descale your Nespresso machine.
- Step 3. Use the right capsules
Step 1: use an original capsule
Using plastic capsules from third-party brands is the most common cause of leaks. You can easily solve this problem by making your coffee with an original Nespresso capsule. This way, you restore your coffee machine to its proper functioning. A Nespresso machine is designed to use original Nespresso capsules. These are made of aluminum and have the right thickness and perforation, so the machine works optimally.
Step 2: descale your Nespresso
Do you use original Nespresso capsules, but does the machine still leak? We recommend descaling the machine. This is the second most common cause of leaks. Why do you have to descale your machine? Lime builds up in the pipes of the machine and can cause different problems, such as leaks, lukewarm coffee, and clogs.
Step 3: use the right capsules
The last thing to look out for is using the right capsule. For example, you can only use an espresso capsule for an espresso and a lungo capsule for a lungo. If you make the wrong combination, the machine might use the wrong amount of pressure and start to leak. You can check whether a capsule is intended for a lungo or an espresso on the bottom of the Nespresso box.
Do the solutions mentioned above not work? Your machine might be defect and has to be looked at. You can contact Nespresso for this.
Article by Charlotte
Coffee Machine Expert.
