I have an Ascaso Dream - pod only version. I would like to know if the portafilter is replaceable. I want to exchange it with the model that does both ground and pod coffee. Thx, Rasmus from Denmark

SOURCE: coffee not pouring through portafilter

if your grounds are tamped down too tight, the steam can't get through it.

SOURCE: Ascaso, Innova, Dream Heater not working

If you are confident that your heating element is dead and are filling adventurous enough to replace it- you can get one at:
http://www.1st-line.net/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=review&item=i365&type=store

I saved myself shipping and repair costs by having it replaced by a friend. He took pictures and marked wires & connectors before removing the broken heater.
Yeah,, this looks to be systematic failure with this machine. Very disappointing- for this kind of money, one would expect the machine to work a bit longer after warranty expires.

SOURCE: Ascaso Dream water leak & bad shots

Hi
Sounds like you have a leak in the system. If your handy, you can remove the top. Remove everything. Water tank included. Unplug the machine. Now turn the machine upside down on a towel. There are 2 screws behind the brew head. Remove them, then lift the machine off the top and set it right side up. Now you can see the inside of the machine where the boiler is. Do not touch anything inside the machine. Replace everything and plug the machine in. Now turn the machine on and try to make a shot the same way. This should show you where your trouble is. Once you see where the trouble is, unplug the machine. Contact seattlecoffeegear.com, or 1st-line.com. They can help.

SOURCE: We just got a Via Venezia espresso maker. When I

put the rubber gasket in, then the pod basket, then the pod

SOURCE: Ascaso Dream heating element gone - twice

don't have a solution, but i can say the identical thing has happened to me. my heating element has burnt out after only 19 months. i don't know if i should replace it. did you buy a new machine? if so, which one.
thanks