Gaggia Coffee I have a Gaggia Coffee. Recently it is > doing a poor job frothing milk. I replaced the steam > pipe and am using a saeco Pannarello wand.I also replaced the group gasket. The steam comes out enough to swirl the milk but not froth the milk. I Replaced the > steam pipe because I thought it might be Milk Stone. > I also descaled the machine twice. > > Anything I may have missed or can check ? > Could it be the boiler ? Thanks

lwoodham Jul 27, 2008

yeah, my Gaggia Coffee leaks from the filter group constantly. When I try to steam, it seems like half the steam exits through the filter group. I often make the coffee first and leave the puck to try to slow the leak. It is bothersome though.
Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

Saeco Vienna Plus, water comes out slow when trying to brew coffee. It has good flow out of wand and good flow through brew group in test mode. I have an idea what the issue is but am looking for any suggestions.

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Hello, I have been experienceing the same problem since I bought this thing. I used to have the classic Gaggia until it died after 15 years. however, when I went to this one it just didn't function the same.I was having water leaks come from the group assy so I replaced the group valve assy which I saw a diffrence and it functioned properly for a few days, then It was acting up again. No steam to froth and water bypassing the group assy... I then removed the valve assy again and saw it was somewhat clogged of mineral deposits.I cleaned it and after a few days once again it wasn't frothing as it should. Yesterday I completely tore this thing apart but couldn't figure out how to remove the steam valve assy. Does anyone have any ideas?? I removed the 2 screws and it won't move. OH BEFORE I FORGET!!! It was working fine the other day and while I was in the middle of frothing, it suddenly went to half pressure.... ANY IDEAS?? Thank you in advance....

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