Fix / Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine / Leaking water

Espresso machine leaking water?

A worn or hardened group head gasket fails to seal the portafilter, causing water to leak from the group head during brewing.

• Group Head Gasket

  Easy DIY Part: $5–$15

• 3-Way Solenoid Valve

  Moderate DIY Part: $20–$50

  A faulty solenoid valve with a degraded internal seal drips water continuously through the three-way valve path.

• Copper Connecting Pipe

  Hard DIY Part: $10–$40

  A cracked or loose-fitting copper pipe joint inside the machine allows pressurized hot water to escape into the drip tray or base.

• Drip Tray

  Easy DIY Part: $15–$35

  An overflowing or cracked drip tray causes water to spill onto the counter, mimicking an internal leak.

• Single Boiler

  Hard DIY Part: $60–$150

  A boiler with a failed seal or pinhole corrosion leaks pressurized water internally, eventually dripping from the machine base.