Common problems with the
Sage Barista Express
These are some of the Barista Express faults we see regularly. Start with the symptom closest to yours. We will never diagnose a machine from a webpage, but we can help you understand the sensible next step.
Barista Express – No water through the group head
Barista Express – No water through the group head problems
Read the Barista Express – No water through the group head GuideBarista Express – Water leaking from the back or underneath
Barista Express – You may find water appearing underneath or behind your Barista Express, either while the machine is running or shortly after you…
Read the Barista Express – Water leaking from the back or underneath GuideBarista Express – Water leaking around the portafilter
Barista Express – Water escapes around the edge of the portafilter while coffee is being made, rather than passing only through the coffee.
Read the Barista Express – Water leaking around the portafilter GuideBarista Express – A loud buzzing noise
Barista Express – Your Barista Express may suddenly develop a loud or unusual buzzing noise. It might happen as soon as the machine is…
Read the Barista Express – A loud buzzing noise GuideBarista Express – Steam wand not working
Barista Express – The rest of your Barista Express may appear to work normally, but the steam wand produces very little steam or no…
Read the Barista Express – Steam wand not working GuideBarista Express – tripping the RCD or home electrics
Barista Express – Your Barista Express may cause the RCD, circuit breaker or other home electrics to trip when the machine is switched on…
Read the Barista Express – tripping the RCD or home electrics GuideBarista Express Common Issues
Common Sage Barista Express problems explained, including no water, leaks, steam faults, buzzing noises and electrical trips, with repair advice from FMCM.
Read the Barista Express Common Issues GuideTHE JOURNEY
What happens next
We make coffee machine repairs simple, transparent and stress-free.
Here’s what happens from your first message to getting your machine back.
Why customers choose us
100-day warranty
On every repair
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A real team, not a call centre.
Personalised repair video included
See what we’ve done and your machine working before it’s returned
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Book your repair
Complete our quick booking form and add your WhatsApp number. We’ll normally contact you within an hour of booking.
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Send or drop it off
Send your machine to us, or arrange a convenient time to drop it off at our North Bristol workshop.
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We inspect
We carry out a series of checks to identify the fault properly and document the condition of your machine from the start.
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We repair and test
Once agreed, we complete the repair and carefully test your machine to make sure everything is working as it should.
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We return it
We send you a personalised repair video, return your machine and include our 100-day repair warranty.
