Clik here to view.
Espresso Machine Maintenance with Urnex
Keeping your equipment sparkling clean is just as important as the freshness of your coffee and dialing in your grind & tamp — in fact, without the former, the latter will be an exercise in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To: Saeco Xelsis Maintenance
Cleanliness is next to godliness — or so we’ve read, anyway. But even heathens should remain committed to a tidy espresso machine because roughly 80% of the machines we repair come to us due to lack of...
View ArticleTech Tip: Portafilter Positioning
When is it time to say when? We’re often asked where the portafilter should be in respect to the machine — at a 90 degree angle? 45 degree? A little over to the right? Every machine will be a little...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How-To: Mavea Purity C Water Filter Installation
Filtering your water is essential if you plan on plumbing in your espresso machine to a direct water line in your location. Without this, you run the risk of scale build-up that can only be removed by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SCG Tech Tips: Espresso Machine Maintenance & Care
So you’ve finally pulled together the courage to add up how much you’ve been spending on all those lattes, macchiatos and cappuccinos you’ve consumed at your local cafe everyday. After looking at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crew Review: Saeco Maintenance Kit
Keep your Saeco superautomatic squeaky clean and well cared for with Saeco’s new upgraded maintenance kit. It now includes Intenza filters, Saeco-branded liquid descaling solution, brew group lubricant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Lowdown on Distilled Water
A common inquiry we receive is in regard to the type of water customers should use in their coffee making equipment. Some folks think that distilled water will be their best bet, as they won’t have to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crew Review: DeLonghi Coffee Care Kit
Show your DeLonghi superautomatic espresso machine how deeply you care for it by … well, caring for it! Their recently introduced Coffee Care Kit gives you all the goodies you need, specially...
View ArticleCrew Review: Breville Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies
Given that she had to coerce us into cleaning our bedroom by rather surreptitiously hiding small change in the corners (and encouraging us to ‘find what the fairies left!’), our mother would be quite...
View ArticleCrew Review: Durgol Descaling Solution
If espresso machines had a kryptonite, it would be scale build-up. This silent killer will degrade your machine’s performance over time — inhibiting steam performance, disabling valve functionality so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tech Tips: How to Replace the Bean Hopper on a Rancilio Rocky
Coffee enthusiasts will rejoice when they discover how much control they can have over their grind when they use the Rancilio Rocky coffee grinder. It is no wonder that this machine is one of the most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ask Gail: Superautomatic Espresso Machine Care
We all love our superautomatic espresso machines. And why wouldn't we? They make us our espresso drinks with just a push of a button and for that we are grateful. Superautomatics are so good at what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crew Review: Jura Cleaning Products
I clean. You clean. We all clean our Jura Machine! Thank you, thank you, I will show myself out now. If you can't tell already, I am here today to talk to you about the Jura cleaning products! Because...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Maintenance: How To Descale A Rancilio Silvia
If you own an espresso machine you have probably heard that you need to descale your machine. But what is descaling and how do you do it? Descaling is the process of removing deposit build up from the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Maintenance: Rocket Machine Care
Today on Morning Maintenance, Gail takes a look at the Rocket Espresso lineup. Each of the machines by Rocket Espresso should be cared for in the same manner. So whether you have an R58 or a Premium...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Maintenance: CC1 General Maintenance Tips
An espresso machine is a lot like a car. If you keep up on your oil changes and tire rotations, it is going to last a whole lot longer. But don't worry, you won't need to bring your espresso machine...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Maintenance: Saeco Brew Unit Care
The superautomatic. Espresso at the touch of a button. But what is doing all the work? How does this machine keep spitting out delicious espresso?! The brew unit of course! Each brand has it's own...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tune Up For What: DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM3300 Espresso Machine Water Light Issue
We’ve heard from new owners of the DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM3300 Espresso Machine that there is an issue with the machine registering the water in the tank. We’ve tested it out and figured out the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Video Roundup: 6/5/20
Hello Coffee fans! It's been another week here at Seattle Coffee Gear and we've got some videos to share! Allie and I sat down to talk about some things to keep in mind about choosing an espresso...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Machine Maintenance Tips
Did you receive or purchase some sweet new coffee gear over the holidays? One key to keeping it in top shape is to keep it well maintained! Today we’re looking at a few common bits of maintenance you...
View Article
