<p>The filter of my Delonghi Specialista coffee machine was clogged when I used it last and the machine stopped working since. The gauge went in the red when it happened and then dropped suddenly.</p>
<p>The state of the machine:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Doesn't get hot and therefore no brewing or steamer working.
You can however get cold water out from the &quot;tap&quot;.</p>
</li>
<li><p>After cracking the machine open I can confirm the boiler isn't getting hot and no water is getting there.
The relay supposed to feed the water comes on and off with the pump running, but it eventually gives up.</p>
</li>
<li><p>The heating elements of the boiler and steamer seemed to have a reasonable resistance in open circuits, but I could not disconnect the sensors to check them that day.</p>
</li>
<li><p>No leak observed.</p>
</li>
<li><p>I tested the pressure gauge that seems fine.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Any advice would be welcome.</p>

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2024-04-12T01:23:31.530Z
The pump on that model should be quite loud when turned on. Can you hear it when you engage it? Also, try pushing some water through the group head, then turning the device off and back on. Does that get water heating?
R Mac
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2024-04-15T04:36:40.973Z
@R Mac. I do hear the pump and water flows through the nozzle. Nothing goes into the boiler though, which remains cold. Should the boiler only get hot when water flows in or should it at least partially get hot? Thanks
progLearner
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2024-04-16T21:28:51.830Z
Hmm ok. First thing, if your unit is plugged into a GFCI outlet, check the breaker in the GFCI. Second thing, try using the Teabag-Cup option to run a fake brew. See if that brings the boiler back to life.
R Mac
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2024-04-17T07:43:59.230Z
You mean, rewiring the water hose that feeds the nozzle into the boiler? Sounds like a great idea. I will try that. Thanks @RMac
progLearner
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2024-04-17T08:28:41.147Z
If it were the breaker of the GFCI, would the unit turn on? Which part are you referring to exactly?
progLearner
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Delonghi Specialista not brewing anymore
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# Delonghi Specialista not brewing anymore

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-03-28)

The filter of my Delonghi Specialista coffee machine was clogged when I used it last and the machine stopped working since. The gauge went in the red when it happened and then dropped suddenly.

The state of the machine:

* Doesn't get hot and therefore no brewing or steamer working.
  You can however get cold water out from the "tap".
* After cracking the machine open I can confirm the boiler isn't getting hot and no water is getting there.
  The relay supposed to feed the water comes on and off with the pump running, but it eventually gives up.
* The heating elements of the boiler and steamer seemed to have a reasonable resistance in open circuits, but I could not disconnect the sensors to check them that day.
* No leak observed.
* I tested the pressure gauge that seems fine.

Any advice would be welcome.

**Tags:** coffee-machines

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The pump on that model should be quite loud when turned on. Can you hear it when you engage it? Also, try pushing some water through the group head, then turning the device off and back on. Does that get water heating?  
> **username_0**: @username_1. I do hear the pump and water flows through the nozzle. Nothing goes into the boiler though, which remains cold. Should the boiler only get hot when water flows in or should it at least partially get hot? Thanks  
> **username_1**: Hmm ok. First thing, if your unit is plugged into a GFCI outlet, check the breaker in the GFCI. Second thing, try using the Teabag-Cup option to run a fake brew. See if that brings the boiler back to life.  
> **username_0**: You mean, rewiring the water hose that feeds the nozzle into the boiler? Sounds like a great idea. I will try that. Thanks @RMac  
> **username_0**: If it were the breaker of the GFCI, would the unit turn on? Which part are you referring to exactly?  

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