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An easy to use home Espresso machine created by Saeco and rebranded for Starbucks. This machine is excellent for every day espresso drinkers and has an excellent build and product life.

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No water out of the brew head

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!

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Thanks very much for your answers Bruce and Henry. After much concerted effort to fix this machine I decided to chuck it and get a new one. I am now the proud owner of a Saeco Aroma. I hope this one lasts a bit longer than the old one!!

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Have you cleaned the back side of the brew head screen? You need to remove the phillips-head screw in the middle (be careful not to strip the head); if you're using very finely ground coffee often it can get behind the screen and clog it. If this doesn't fix it...

Will a stream of water come from the steam wand when the machine is cold? If so then your pump is working. If it's only coming out when the machine is hot then it's just the pressure from the boiler pushing it out and you may need to replace your pump. This machine uses an ULKA EX5 and it can be bought from espressoparts.com as well as other online retailers. Pumps dying on these machines is fairly uncommon however so I would make very sure that's the problem before ordering a new one.

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My machine was in storage for several years. The steamer worked but not the coffee brewer.

I cleaned the brew head screen per your instructions, plus the part behind it where water comes out. Before reassembling, I tested it to make sure water came out. It took a couple minutes, but voila! water emerged. Then I put the screen back on and made a cup of Americano. Yum. Thanks so much!

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It was the backside of the brew head screen! It was completely black and clogged. A quick scrubbing with dish soap and a toothbrush took care of it.

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This may not work in your situation but I was able to repair my pump.

Here's how:

1. I removed the pump and disassembled it.

2. Went to this website and compared my pump components

to their diagram-photos.

http://ulkapumprepair.blogspot.com/2008/...

3. I noticed a small ball-valve in the diagram that I didn't see in

pile of pump parts.

4. Upon closer inspection I discovered the ball wedged into the

barrel of the stainless or aluminum piston rod.

5. I replaced the ball as it looked worn. For lack of

anything better that was immediately available

I cut off a large round pinhead

found in my sewing kit.

6. After reassembly and re-installation of the pump I tried it out.

Nothing! Well I had to go somewhere and came back three

hours later and turned the machine on for one last try -

as of now it's working! Steam and espresso both on line.

Only one of the o-rings in the pump looked like it needed to be

replaced. Maybe some of the fine springs need to be replaced

as well. The machine is seven years old and I just saved $250

not replacing the it. And I saved $75.00 dollars not

buying a new pump.

I also took snapshots as I disassembled everything so

I'd remember what went where....good luck.

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I had the same issue.

Carefully took apart the pump unit and replaced the little plastic ball (stuck in the piston rod thing) with a slightly larger iron (no lead!) ball from an old ball-bearing.

Keep in mind that the water you drink will touch this part - so clean thoroughly!

@ghostrider111: Thanks a lot for sharing!

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I received this unit used as a gift and it worked great. One morning, same issue as everyone else had started. No water from main head but steam nozzle worked. Long story short, I let the unit heat up. Completely turned the unit off to stop the pump from engaging, and turned the knob for the steam nozzle on. It purged for a few seconds and stopped, I assume releasing the pressure in the line. Turned the knob back off, turned the unit back on and tried to brew a cup like normal and the issue was fixed. This was caused by letting the resoviore run dry while the pump was still engaged. Old post but It was the first I found while trouble shooting.

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This is EXACTLY what happened to me. You just saved my machine and my day!!

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I have had two of these same machines and both failed the same way.

I called 1-800-STARBUC and even though I did not have proof of purchase (first was a gift) they called my local store and the manager just gave me a new one.

It worked for a while and then poof. Same problem.

I know this is not a solution, but it just is not a very good machine.

I may tinker with the second broken one, but I don't feel very cheerful about my chances of fixing it.

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I called today with the same problem (7/30/15) and I was told that all of the machines are out of warranty and that I would have to take it to a local repair shop... I will attempt to take it apart when I get a chance.

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where can you take them to be fixed?

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I have had my Starbucks Athena since 1995 when they first came out. Obviously it is now 2019. I have drank 3 cups of espresso a day every day for all of these years. I’ve never have had to replace a part. Unfortunately I moved it, and didn’t realize that the water receptacle, was getting sunlight, and cause mold to grow in the bottom of the water receptacle. Apparently it was sucked up and seems to have clogged the expresso delivery system area. Do I have to take this whole thing apart from the front to the back water ways to get it working again?

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Here is the fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dnmHdk3...

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Cheers! ☕️

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Thank you for the youtube link. I will try to take the machine apart and see if I am successful. The you tube instruction video looks like there are enough details for a non mechanical person to make a successful attempt to fix my machine.

Much appreciated.

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seriously before you do that try tightening the steam knob all the way- then try brewing.

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any chance at all that you can re-post this video? the link is broken and I can't find a fix that works - same deal, de-scaled many times, but very little flow from brewhead. thanks!!

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@pinkysmum Your video is unavailable!

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Just as an FYI for anyone who finds this in the future I had the same problem and fixed it by descaling (which I appreciate the original poster had already tried).

Very simple: Put a few pints of vinegar in the tank and run the brew cycle. It took about 30 seconds - started coming out slowly then, bam, started running through as usual.

Just commenting as this thread ranks pretty high in Google so others may come across it, with a similar problem, but who haven't descaled yet.

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I have had my Starbucks Athena since 1995 when they first came out. Obviously it is now 2019. I have drank 3 cups of espresso a day every day for all of these years. I’ve never have had to replace a part. Unfortunately I moved it, and didn’t realize that the water receptacle, was getting sunlight, and cause mold to grow in the bottom of the water receptacle. Apparently it was sucked up and seems to have clogged the expresso delivery system area. Do I have to take this whole thing apart from the front to the back water ways to get it working again?

Does anyone know where I can find a repair video? The one posted has been removed because the account user was removed.

Thanks!

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Oh man! I have had this machine for years (bought when I was a barista and Demoed these machines daily!). Many years on-this machine was in storage- this video fixed it!!!!! Thanks!

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You are welcome!

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I got a used refurbished Saeco Via Venezia (like the Starbucks Barista & Saeco Aroma) espresso machine. After reading all these helpful posts, I was able to confirm that the pump was working fine (water pumped through the steam wand). I also cleaned out the brew head & descaled the machine, but the brew button still wouldn’t work. When I pushed the brew button, no sound was coming on indicating that the pump wasn’t engaging. I was finally able to figure out that it had faulty wiring from the brew button to the pump. I was able to replace the wires in that section with the wires from my last machine & now my espresso machine works perfectly!

Note: After reading all the posts and watching all the online videos about my espresso machine, it became less intimidating once I realized that the machine is pretty basic - made up of a pump, a boiler, some hoses, wires, & some connectors. I found that it’s not too hard to fix these machines if you’re even a little mechanically inclined.

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Hi

I have this issue to

Case was opened and pipes was tested for air pass started from brewer head, and id does not go anywhere further valves.

I have this video created for these who have same issue, very easy fix: https://youtu.be/p4P9M6RaDWU

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I had the same problem. Thought it was the pump so replaced it. Nope. I now have a spare pump if that ever goes.

The problem is in the portafiler (where you put the coffee). The inside gets clogged if you don’t tip it upside down and run water through the 2 holes in the bottom after each use.

You have to be really careful as there are tiny springs in it, but loosen screws, open up and clean. Maybe take a picture of it after openning and before touching anything.

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Hi all, i have a saeco that is not working.

water come out of the steam wand, the coffee is grounding but water is not touching the coffee (coffee is still dry after trying to make a coffee). Water goes directly is the drain tank. I’ve cleaned everythink (I think), tried to uncork the accessible pipe and more. I moved recently and the water is not pure. Maybe it is why.

Can anybody help me please?

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Make sure everything is really clean. There is a screen the water comes through above the brew head (to hit the coffee). Sounds like it may be plugged. I think it’s a phillips screw that holds it in place. If you have the head cleaner that come with it the screw driver is attached.

Take screen of and clean really well. When you take it off turn machine on and see if water comes out of brew head. If it does, then that is the problem.

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I bought a starbucks barista machine and it works, but the brew and wand buttons work in review. When the green light is depressed, it shuts off. When the machine is turned on it immediately pumps water. I tried switching the wires around where it connects to the power switch, but no luck.

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Totally loving this thread thank you to all who have contributed! I have a 1997 Starbucks Proteo Barista machine that just started having issues. I was wondering if you all could help me diagnose the issue? I read the troubleshooting pump/brewing page on espressocare.com a few times over. The pump seems to be working as I can properly prime the machine. Water does initially come out of the grouphead. However the flow seems a little diminished, and as the machine runs it continues to get hotter and bubbles/steams eventually. Has anyone experienced this? Diminished flows + too hot? I am guessing that the pump is weak and not pushing water through quickly enough to prevent it from overheating or there is a wire that is tripped/not operating to tell the heating element to stop heating. Thanks!

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If you have a pressurized portafilter, that may be slightly plugged. That happened to me, and I bought a new pump (didn't make any difference..still have the spare).

Take it apart to clean. Look for a YouTube video...you have to be really careful because of spring (note where it is). Can't remember all the deals, as it was a while back.

Also clean the screen the water comes out of (pretty simple to do). There's a screw. Maybe do this before the portafilter as that might fix it.

Clean both before looking for any other issue. Also, descale as others have suggested. I have soft water, so never had to, but...

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Thanks Ken! I use a bottomless portafilter from Seattle Coffee Gear, so I do not think it is that. Also tried taking off the screen and unscrewing the mushroom spring with silicone ball bearing and running it and still had the same effect so I am guessing it is further up the line somewhere. Anyone have any guesses as to weather the boiler is burnt out/on its way out, the pump is on its way out, or just an auxiliary piece somewhere along the way? Much appreciated!

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The Saeco SUP17 is a very similar device, maybe this guide will help (in German, Google will translate) : Saeco Magic Capuccino SIN017 Steigrohr im Boiler durchgängig machen

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