Nespresso Troubleshooting Guide

We all have problems with our Nespresso machines at some point in our lives that prevent us from getting coffee. A troubleshooting instruction for your Nespresso machine can be found here.

Before you begin the list, there is an answer that addresses many of the issues that customers encounter while attempting to troubleshoot their Nespresso. You must descale your machine as a solution. You should descale your machine if you haven’t done it in the last 600 cups of coffee or 6 months.

Descaling can help with the following issues:

• Leakage of coffee/water
• Flashing Orange Light
• Low coffee flow/unusual pressure
• The coffee isn’t getting hot enough.
• The light is half green and half red

Water Leaking Issues

Make sure your water reservoir is properly seated. It’s possible that it’s slightly off, which is why water is spilling all over your counter.

Empty your used capsule container as well. When a small amount of liquid is left inside, it might build up and leak.

If the capsule is leaking from where it sits, the issue could be with the piercing needle. You can wind up with water leaking if it doesn’t make a large enough hole. The solution can be found in the Doesn’t Pierce Capsule section below.

Continuously blinking orange light

This means your Nespresso machine needs to be descaled. We have a guide for you to follow if you don’t know how to descale your machine. Simply locate your machine and follow the on-screen instructions. You can read more about Blinking orange light in Nespresso at: https://coffeemashups.com/fix-nespresso-blinking-orange-light/

Coffee is not Enough Hot

Descale your Nespresso machine as a first step. Every time you make coffee in your Nespresso machine, a buildup occurs. The boiler may struggle to heat the water for brewing as a result of this buildup. If you don’t know how to descale your machine, follow our instructions here.

Approach 2: If the previous solution gets your coffee hotter but it’s still not hot enough, warm the water before pouring it into the water reservoir. It’s a nuisance to do in the morning, but it’s simple to do if you really want hotter coffee.

Coffee Comes Out Cold

If your coffee is all coming out cold, you may have a greater problem. It’s possible that the heating block in your machine that heats the water is broken. You’ll need to have it replaced to remedy this.

No pressure on the machine.

You could just need to descale your machine from the buildup within, like with most Nespresso machine problems. Getting rid of the buildup will allow the water to flow more freely through the machine, resulting in increased pressure when brewing coffee.

Allowing your water reservoir to run dry is another possible cause of low pressure. If you leave your water reservoir empty, air pockets can build on the inside of your Nespresso, resulting in low pressure.

Fill up your water reservoir first to fix this. To catch fluids, place something underneath the brewing spout. Remove any capsules that have been use from your machine. After you’ve finished, close the capsule area and press the brew button. All of the air on the inside will be forced out, and you’ll be ready to leave.

Nothing comes out of your Nespresso machine.

This issue commonly occurs when you either have a brand new Nespresso or haven’t used yours in a long time. Symptoms include hearing the machine operating on the inside but seeing nothing come out of the brewing spout.

Before we move on to a solution, double-check that all of the little details are in order, such as whether your water reservoir is properly attach to your machine.

So, let’s get to the solution! You may need to prime the water pump in your Nespresso if everything else is in order. You’ll need a syringe or something similar to force water into the machine’s little aperture.

Step 1: Remove your water reservoir and empty all capsules from your machine. Place something beneath the brewing spout to catch any liquid that spills out.

Step 2: At the base of where the water reservoir usually rests, there will be a hole. This is the place where the coffee machine gets its water. This is where you’ll want to put your water-filled syringe. YET DO NOT SQUEEZE THE WATER IN.

Step 3: When you’re ready, press the brewing button and begin squeezing water into the hole. When the water is flowing properly through your machine, you should notice a difference in the sound it makes.

Step 4: If it sounds the same as it did before, you’re done! Replace the water reservoir and your Nespresso machine should work again. If it still doesn’t sound correct, you can try repeating step 3 a few times until it does.

Does Not Pierce Capsule

It’s possible that you’re using a third-party capsule brand if your Nespresso machine doesn’t puncture the capsule. It’s possible that your machine won’t pierce them properly. This only really pertains to Nespresso’s older models. Only Nespresso-authorized capsules can be used in the Vertuoline since the capsules are bar coded on the top.

You can also look at the needle that punctures the capsules. Check to see if it’s broken or bent.

It’s possible that that region needs to be cleaned as well. After cleaning it with a moist paper towel, test it to check if it works.

Half Green And Half Red Light

This message is intend to alert you that you will need to descale your computer soon. You can still use it, however, the light may change to flashing orange after a few uses. You’ll need to descale your machine as a result.

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