{"id":5001,"date":"2022-10-18T21:11:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T21:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/?p=5001"},"modified":"2023-12-30T11:45:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T11:45:16","slug":"nespresso-machine-troubleshooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Nespresso Machine Troubleshooting: Here are a Few Common Problems and Troubleshooting Methods!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nespresso is a<strong> big name in the coffee-making industry<\/strong>. While their products are respectable, they are also <strong>prone to errors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you <strong>identify and fix<\/strong> a problem with your <strong>Nespresso coffee maker<\/strong>? Well, here are a few <strong>common errors<\/strong> you are bound to run into and <strong>their solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663cfc247f7b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663cfc247f7b3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#Troubleshooting-Your-Nespresso-Coffee-Maker\" title=\"Troubleshooting Your Nespresso Coffee Maker\">Troubleshooting Your Nespresso Coffee Maker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#4-Common-Nespresso-Machine-Problems-and-Fixes\" title=\"4 Common Nespresso Machine Problems and Fixes\">4 Common Nespresso Machine Problems and Fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#1-Nespresso-Not-Brewing-a-Full-Cup\" title=\"1. Nespresso Not Brewing a Full Cup\">1. Nespresso Not Brewing a Full Cup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#2-Nespresso-Blinking-Red-and-Yellow-Lights\" title=\"2. Nespresso Blinking Red and Yellow Lights\">2. Nespresso Blinking Red and Yellow Lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#3-Nespresso-Blinking-Orange-Lights\" title=\"3. Nespresso Blinking Orange Lights\">3. Nespresso Blinking Orange Lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#4-Nespresso-Not-Brewing-Hot-Coffee\" title=\"4. Nespresso Not Brewing Hot Coffee\">4. Nespresso Not Brewing Hot Coffee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-machine-troubleshooting\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting-Your-Nespresso-Coffee-Maker\"><\/span><a><\/a>Troubleshooting Your Nespresso Coffee Maker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As cutting-edge as your Nespresso coffee maker is, it is prone to damage, like all electronics. Your coffee maker may stop brewing a complete cup, have the indicator light blinking orange or stop brewing hot coffee. It may also stop pumping water or stop brewing altogether.&nbsp; Fortunately, you can fix most of these problems yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Common-Nespresso-Machine-Problems-and-Fixes\"><\/span><a><\/a>4 Common Nespresso Machine Problems and Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nespresso is one of the <strong>leading names in coffee-making<\/strong>. They produce everything from <strong>efficient and affordable<\/strong> brewers to works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Nespresso-branded coffee makers are <strong>prone to malfunctions<\/strong>. You can encounter a <strong>variety of problems<\/strong> when using <strong>a Nespresso machine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have <strong>curated the more common problems<\/strong> and their solutions. Here\u2019s <strong>how to troubleshoot your Nespresso machine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Nespresso-Not-Brewing-a-Full-Cup\"><\/span>1. Nespresso Not Brewing a Full Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nespresso-Not-Making-Full-Cup-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nespresso Not Making Full Cup\" class=\"wp-image-4594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nespresso-Not-Making-Full-Cup-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nespresso-Not-Making-Full-Cup-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nespresso-Not-Making-Full-Cup-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nespresso-Not-Making-Full-Cup-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You likely <strong>purchased your Nespresso coffee maker<\/strong> because you fancied the idea of making your own <strong>coffee at home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Convenient as <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-to-order-hot-coffee-at-starbucks\/\">ordering coffee from Starbucks<\/a> can be, <strong>nothing beats a good homemade brew<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be more than inconvenient if your <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-not-making-full-cup\/\">Nespresso coffee maker suddenly isn\u2019t brewing a complete cup of coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t be <strong>getting the best<\/strong> out of your machine in that state. There is <strong>definitely a reason <\/strong>behind your Nespresso\u2019s <strong>sudden strange behavior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have <strong>come to the right place<\/strong>. Here are <strong>a few reasons<\/strong> this could be happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Fill The Water Reservoir<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is <strong>a key ingredient<\/strong> when <strong>brewing a cup of coffee<\/strong>. Piping hot water <strong>instigates the brewing process<\/strong> and helps <strong>draw out the essence<\/strong> of your coffee grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your coffee maker <strong>won\u2019t make a full cup of coffee<\/strong> if there <strong>isn\u2019t enough water<\/strong> for it to <strong>complete the brewing process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Nespresso coffee maker <strong>has a water reservoir<\/strong> that can contain <strong>enough water for a brew<\/strong> or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to <strong>fill the reservoir <\/strong>to just <strong>under the max line<\/strong>. This will ensure that your coffee maker will <strong>complete a brew<\/strong> before shutting down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prime Your Nespresso<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Fix Your NESPRESSO Coffee Machine That Wont Pump Water - Air Lock - EASIEST Method I Can Find\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RIRvHM70gEo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Air pockets <strong>can form<\/strong> in your machine\u2019s pipes if it is <strong>left pumping<\/strong> when the <strong>reservoir is empty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>creates a big problem<\/strong>, leaving the machine <strong>unable to move water<\/strong> during <strong>the brewing process<\/strong>. As such, this can cause the machine to<strong> brew a half-empty cup of coffee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>a remedy for this problem<\/strong>. It is possible to <strong>force water into the machine<\/strong> manually, <strong>thereby priming it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you will need a <strong>Ziploc bag<\/strong> and <strong>some water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Fill the reservoir <strong>a third of the way<\/strong> with just enough water to <strong>flow through the coffee maker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Grab a <strong>small Ziploc bag<\/strong>, and <strong>seal it shut<\/strong> with some air in it. The bag should be large enough to <strong>create a seal<\/strong> when shoved <strong>into your reservoir<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Replace the reservoir on the machine and <strong>gently push down on the ziplock bag<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will force the water into the inlet and<strong> through your machine<\/strong>, thereby dealing with the <strong>air pockets<\/strong>. Be sure to <strong>let the machine sit<\/strong> for some time <strong>after doing this<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee maker should <strong>start brewing full cups<\/strong> of coffee again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean the Water Inlet and Filter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Inlet.jpg\" alt=\"Nespresso Inlet\" class=\"wp-image-4675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Inlet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Inlet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Inlet-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The inlet is responsible for <strong>drawing water<\/strong> from the reservoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be <strong>unable to work properly<\/strong> if obstructed. The Nespresso coffee maker <strong>needs all the water it can get<\/strong> when brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>may not brew a full cup of coffee<\/strong> if it\u2019s having difficulty <strong>drawing water from the reservoir<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can <strong>easily rectify the problem<\/strong>. Go over the water inlet <strong>with a damp rag<\/strong>, and scrape away <strong>any gunk you may find<\/strong>. Be sure to scrape the corners with your fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Nespresso-Blinking-Red-and-Yellow-Lights\"><\/span>2. Nespresso Blinking Red and Yellow Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow-585x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nespresso Blinking Redy and Yellow\" class=\"wp-image-4598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow-585x1024.jpg 585w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow-768x1343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow-878x1536.jpg 878w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Blinking-Redy-and-Yellow.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso brand of coffee makers can alert<strong> users when an error occurs<\/strong>. The red and yellow indicator light can have <strong>a few different meanings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-blinking-red-and-yellow-lights\/\">Nespresso suddenly displays red and yellow warning lights<\/a>, you do not need to panic. This function is <strong>built into your machine<\/strong> and is <strong>quite useful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know <strong>what the lights could mean<\/strong> in order to <strong>troubleshoot your machine <\/strong>properly. Here are <strong>a few errors<\/strong> that could trigger the lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Faulty Power Outlet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee makers require <strong>clean power<\/strong> to run effectively. They could run into some <strong>functional errors<\/strong> if there are <strong>problems with the power source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An electrical error<\/strong> may trigger the <strong>red and yellow indicator lights<\/strong>. You can fix this by <strong>resetting your coffee maker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Resetting &amp; Cup Size Programming on Nespresso Vertuo Plus\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lfw0tuSq9Ew?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One may <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-to-reset-your-nespresso-vertuo-plus\/\">reset a Nespresso coffee maker<\/a><\/strong> by <strong>holding the button for three seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only reset the machine<\/strong> after <strong>checking the power chord and outlet<\/strong>. Try plugging the coffee maker <strong>into another outlet<\/strong>, and <strong>see how it runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This alone should <strong>remedy the problem<\/strong>, leaving the indicator lights untriggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Fill the Water Tank<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The red and yellow indicator lights may just be the coffee maker\u2019s way of <strong>letting you know it is thirsty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the machine around and <strong>check if there is enough water in the tank<\/strong>. A good rule of thumb is to <strong>fill the tank halfway<\/strong> before starting a brew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fill it to just <strong>below the max indicator<\/strong> to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Right Pods the Right Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Pod-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nespresso Pod\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Pod-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Pod-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Pod-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nespresso-Pod.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nespresso capsules are a <strong>vital ingredient<\/strong> when making a cup of coffee. They <strong>hold the coffee you desire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intuitively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Nespresso machine <strong>may flash a warning<\/strong> if one inserts <strong>the wrong type<\/strong> of coffee pod <strong>into the holder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may <strong>trigger the same warning<\/strong> if the pod is <strong>inserted incorrectly<\/strong>. As such, it is better to use <strong>Nespresso brand pods<\/strong> to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-check <strong>the pod placement<\/strong> before you close the cover and <strong>start brewing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Nespresso-Blinking-Orange-Lights\"><\/span><a><\/a>3. Nespresso Blinking Orange Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a>Is your <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-blinking-orange-light\/\">Nespresso indicator light blinking orange<\/a>? If so, you <strong>may be panicking<\/strong>. Take a deep breath as we review <strong>the possible errors<\/strong> your coffee maker <strong>may face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee makers are <strong>programmed to indicate<\/strong> when an error has occurred. The orange light could <strong>flash for a number of different reasons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nespresso Needs Cleaning and Descaling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Descale &amp; Rinse the Nespresso Vertuo Plus: A Step-by-Step Guide\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZfqJx8KxWsc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee maker <strong>needs proper maintenance<\/strong> for it to work <strong>after a long period<\/strong>. Frequent use could <strong>cause a scale build-up<\/strong> within your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee makers <strong>will tell you<\/strong> when they <strong>need to be cleaned<\/strong>. The orange indicator light will <strong>blink twice a second<\/strong>, indicating that <strong>it is time to scrub<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee maker <strong>automates most of this task<\/strong>. Here are the steps you should take when <strong>cleaning a Nespresso coffee maker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Lift the <strong>brewer&#8217;s head<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Grab <strong>a damp rag<\/strong> and clean <strong>as much of the surface as possible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Remove the water tank<\/strong> and <strong>wash it properly<\/strong>. Be sure to <strong>clear the water inlet <\/strong>as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Fill the water tank halfway with <strong>equal parts water and your cleaning solution of choice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Close the lid and <strong>replace the water tank<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Wait until <strong>the machine stops drawing water<\/strong>, then press the brew button <strong>three times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This sequence will initiate the machine\u2019s <strong>cleaning protocol<\/strong>. It should take <strong>7 minutes<\/strong> to complete. Be sure to run <strong>a normal brew with clean water<\/strong> right after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>The Coffee Maker May Be Overheating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso branded coffee makers are <strong>made intricately<\/strong>. Most models have their own ways of <strong>regulating internal temperature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <strong>an important feature<\/strong>, as overheating could <strong>permanently damage<\/strong> temperature-sensitive parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event that the machine\u2019s temperature <strong>rises greatly<\/strong>, the orange indicator <strong>will flare to life<\/strong>. The light will <strong>subtly fade in and out<\/strong> to indicate that <strong>it is overheating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix this problem by <strong>allowing the coffee maker to sit<\/strong> for 7-10 minutes <strong>plugged in<\/strong>. This should give the equipment <strong>enough time to cool down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can avoid this problem by giving some <strong>time between brews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>General Error<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will know your machine is <strong>facing a general error<\/strong> when the orange indicator light <strong>blinks twice quickly and then fades for a while<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix this problem by <strong>checking the Nespresso capsule<\/strong>. Place it <strong>properly in the Nespresso pod holder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check that <strong>there is enough water<\/strong> in the reservoir<strong> if the indicator light persists<\/strong>. Also, be sure to use the <strong>Nespresso-branded coffee pods<\/strong> to avoid <strong>any further issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Nespresso-Not-Brewing-Hot-Coffee\"><\/span>4. Nespresso Not Brewing Hot Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make a HOTTER Nespresso Coffee | Nespresso Tips and Tricks\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/57ulbFtANzI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piping hot water helps <strong>draw out the essence<\/strong> of your coffee grounds. Nespresso coffee makers are designed to <strong>heat water from the reservoir internally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relatedly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/nespresso-not-brewing-hot-coffee\/\">Nespresso not brewing hot coffee<\/a> to your taste and standards? If you have this issue, you have come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nespresso coffee maker <strong>may develop a few faults<\/strong> that could lead to<strong> lukewarm coffee<\/strong>. Here is <strong>how to approach the problem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preheat the Coffee Maker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <strong>cannot adjust the temperature settings<\/strong> on your Nespresso coffee makers. People have <strong>different preferences<\/strong>, and what may be <strong>hot for some<\/strong> may not fly for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem frustrating, but <strong>we can rectify the problem<\/strong>. The Nespresso brand coffee makers are <strong>capable of making coffee hot enough for your taste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One has to use some <strong>out-of-the-box thinking<\/strong> to make this happen. This effect can be <strong>achieved by preheating the coffee maker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A user can <strong>preheat the Nespresso coffee maker<\/strong> by running <strong>a brew cycle<\/strong> without a<strong> coffee capsule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>achieve the same result<\/strong> by running the cleaning cycle<strong> for a few seconds<\/strong> <strong>before stopping it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately:<br><br>The Nespresso coffee maker <strong>will preheat to an adequate temperature<\/strong> before you <strong>start brewing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Preheat Your Coffee Cup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heat travels from a higher to a lower temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your hot coffee will cool faster if poured into a cool cup<\/strong>. You can <strong>keep coffee hotter<\/strong> for longer by <strong>preheating your cup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t too complicated to do. <strong>Pour some water into a coffee cup and place it in the microwave for a few minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure to use a microwave-safe cup, and do not leave it in there for too long.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to save the remaining water for later. <strong>It can be added to what\u2019s left in the reservoir after brewing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Use Warm Milk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping within the same theme of <strong>preserving temperature<\/strong>; you can <strong>use warm milk<\/strong> when making coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people <strong>drink their coffee black<\/strong>, which is <strong>perfectly fine<\/strong>. But equally, a lot like some <strong>cream with their coffee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cream is <strong>usually preserved in the fridge<\/strong>. Cold milk could <strong>bring down the heat of your coffee <\/strong>to a <strong>dissatisfactory level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can <strong>warm their milk<\/strong> before introducing it to <strong>avoid a lukewarm cup of coffee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a><\/a>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nespresso prides itself on <strong>producing high-quality coffee makers<\/strong> for the best <strong>home brewing experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <strong>convenient and innovative<\/strong> as some of the models are, they may <strong>eventually develop an inconvenient fault<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>troubleshoot the issue<\/strong> by checking for some of the <strong>more common problems<\/strong> afflicting <strong>Nespresso coffee makers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nespresso not brewing a full cup.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nespresso blinking red and yellow lights.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nespresso blinking orange lights.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nespresso not brewing hot coffee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <strong>a good place to start<\/strong>. Be sure to check out some of our more <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/gear\/\">detailed articles<\/a> if your Nespresso is suffering from <strong>a different problem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did one of these solutions <strong>fix your problem<\/strong>? Do you think we <strong>missed a helpful DIY solution<\/strong>? Feel free to <strong>let us know in the comments below<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#e1dcd8;color:#e1dcd8\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faq-accordion-box schema-faq-accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666127033400\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Is My Nespresso Not Working?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually, <strong>resetting the coffee maker<\/strong> should get it working again. You can do this by holding the Lungo button for <strong>five seconds<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666127059702\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Reset My Nespresso Machine?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally, one can reset a Nespresso coffee maker by <strong>holding down the Lungo button<\/strong> for <strong>five seconds<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/>The indicator lights on the machine should flash to signify that the machine has been <strong>reset to factory settings<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666127070062\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Are The Lights Flashing On My Nespresso Machine?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The indicator lights on your machine are there to <strong>inform you when a problem occurs<\/strong>. Some Nespresso machines work with<strong> red and yellow lights<\/strong>, and others with <strong>an orange indicator<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/>Either way, different blinking intervals could <strong>mean different things<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/>Your Nespresso coffee maker may be blinking because it <strong>needs to be reset<\/strong>, it <strong>needs cleaning<\/strong>, or the <strong>water reservoir is empty<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666127090760\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Is My Nespresso Blinking Orange And Not Working?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This may signify that the <strong>Nespresso pod holder is empty<\/strong>. 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