espresso machine and water

[mja114]

Hello,

I have had many espresso machines thru the years. Usually they only last between 1-3 years then they start having the same symptoms. My first was a deloughi machine that lasted for 3 years then it stopped giving espresso. Then had a breville cafe Roma which worked great for 3 years then the coffee would not drip thru the machine too. Then I got a gaggia baby and it lasted for 2 years then it did the same thing. I just bought a delounghi last year and it now is doing the same thing. I have tried to clean the machine, which helps maybe a few minutes or maybe a day if I am lucky. It acts like something is sticking. Does anyone have any suggestion? I have had water tests and our water is high in iron. Anyway. Any suggestions.? We also have had several keurig machines that gave out. I tried to clean the machines once a month. But they still having problems.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[CoffeeJunky]

Have you descaling your machine?

 

[mja114]

Have you descaling your machine?

I have used the liquid formula that came with the machine. I currently have the powder espresso cleaner that I tried twice. I will try it again. I have tried several things even vinegar.

 

[namballe]

in line water softner/filter?

 

[mja114]

I used some pure peroxide and then let it sit for one hour. Then I ran 2 tanks of fresh water thru it. It runs fine now.
The peroxide worked better than any other cleaner!!
Problem solved.
-Mike