Whether you’re a café owner in Westlands, a restaurant manager in Kilimani, or a home barista in Karen, a malfunctioning espresso machine can bring your coffee service to a grinding halt. At Refitec.co.ke, we specialize in comprehensive espresso machine repairs across Nairobi, handling everything from minor adjustments to complete overhauls. Our certified technicians have the expertise to diagnose and repair all brands and models, ensuring your espresso machine delivers consistently excellent coffee.
Complete Pressure System Repairs
The heart of any espresso machine is its pressure system, which must maintain precise levels between 9 and 15 bars for optimal extraction. When pressure drops or becomes inconsistent, your espresso shots suffer dramatically. We repair and replace faulty pumps, fix pressure gauges, clean or replace pressure valves, and address blockages in the pressure chamber. Our technicians use specialized equipment to test and calibrate pressure systems, ensuring every shot pulls perfectly with rich crema and balanced flavor.
Boiler and Heating Element Solutions
Temperature stability is crucial for quality espresso, and heating problems are among the most common issues we encounter. Nairobi’s hard water accelerates mineral buildup in boilers, reducing efficiency and causing complete failures. We provide professional descaling services, replace damaged heating elements, repair faulty thermostats, and fix thermal fuses. For dual-boiler machines, we service both brewing and steaming boilers, ensuring optimal temperature control for simultaneous coffee extraction and milk frothing.
Steam Wand and Milk Frothing Repairs
A properly functioning steam wand is essential for cappuccinos, lattes, and other milk-based beverages. We regularly repair clogged steam wands, replace worn steam tips, fix leaking steam valves, and restore proper steam pressure. Our service includes thorough cleaning of milk residue buildup that can harbor bacteria and affect milk texture. We also repair automatic milk frothers found in super-automatic machines, ensuring consistently silky microfoam.
Group Head and Portafilter Maintenance
The group head assembly requires regular maintenance and occasional repairs to maintain optimal performance. We replace worn group head gaskets that cause leaks, clean shower screens blocked by coffee oils, repair damaged portafilter baskets, and service three-way solenoid valves that control water flow. For commercial machines with multiple group heads, we ensure all groups operate uniformly for consistent coffee quality across all positions.
Electronic Control Systems
Modern espresso machines feature sophisticated electronic controls that manage temperature, pressure, shot timing, and programmable recipes. When these systems malfunction, machines may display error codes, fail to start, or operate erratically. Our technicians troubleshoot and repair circuit boards, replace faulty sensors and switches, reprogram control systems, and update firmware when needed. We work with both traditional manual machines and cutting-edge super-automatic models.
Water Flow and Valve Issues
Proper water flow is fundamental to espresso extraction. We address problems including blocked water lines, malfunctioning inlet valves, failed flow meters, and damaged water pumps. Our comprehensive service includes inspecting and cleaning water filtration systems, which are particularly important in Nairobi to protect machines from our mineral-rich water supply.
Grinder Integration and Dosing Problems
For machines with integrated grinders, we repair burr mechanisms, calibrate grind settings, fix dosing inconsistencies, and replace worn grinder motors. Proper grinder function is essential for the precise dose and grind size that quality espresso demands.
Commercial and Domestic Expertise
At Refitec.co.ke, we service both commercial and domestic espresso machines. Whether you own a La Marzocco, Rancilio, Gaggia, Breville, Delonghi, or any other brand, our team has the parts, tools, and knowledge to restore your machine. We offer on-site repairs for commercial clients to minimize downtime and workshop repairs for thorough servicing.
Professional Service You Can Trust
With transparent pricing, genuine parts, and comprehensive warranties on all repairs, Refitec.co.ke is Nairobi’s trusted espresso machine repair specialist. Contact us today for fast, reliable service that gets your espresso machine back to producing exceptional coffee.