Anyone know where in Toronto I could get a Saeco espresso machine repaired? Can’t figure out what’s wrong, but it’s definitely not working right now. (4 replies, last updated by Nyleve May 26, 2004)

based (wouldn’t you know it?) repair center: http://www.judysbook.com/cities/seattle/Beverage-Stores/86517/Home_Espresso_Repair.htm (5 replies, last updated by latindancer December 31, 2008)

Does anyone know where to find a good, reliable espresso machine repair shop in the greater Los Angeles area? I only know of one and I’m not having very good luck with them. I’m shocked to learn there aren’t... (8 replies, last updated by koffee April 8, 2009)

't make great espresso without a tamper. I’d recommend starting with http://www.coffeegeek.com/. It’s a website run by a guy in Richmond, B.C. who is considered in many circles to be the expert on home and... (25 replies, last updated by robatsohomet November 11, 2007)

I just moved in Wellesley (Boston Metro West) and I have a Gaggia Coffee Deluxe espresso machine hose but nothing comes out of the brewing head (I already checked the streamer, which is fine). Would anyone know of an espresso... (5 replies, last updated by orchidea February 18, 2009)

Help! I am trying to find a shop or a person here in the Bay Area who can repair & refurbish my FAEMA Faemina espresso machine. I figured fellow fine coffee drinkers might have some tips! Thanks (11 replies, last updated by spiraleye March 17, 2009)

I’m feeling a little punchy tonight, so I’m gonna go out on a limb here: Real espresso, made in an enormous baroque device by someone who knows what they’re doing, is a wonderful thing. At home I use an Italian... (18 replies, last updated by Candy Lehman October 12, 2001)

I’ve used a Krupps semi-commercial for several years and really like it. Friends in the coffee/housewares biz tell me that Krupps products (esp. the espresso machines) have fewer problems, and mine has worked great. I bought... (7 replies, last updated by gaetano September 20, 2002)

Hi. We usually get Lavazza Espresso (already ground) from Amazon.com delivered monthly. Like it a lot. However, we are interested in trying something new for home brew. We’re fine with grinding beans. Any suggestions, given... (11 replies, last updated by JohnRC November 9, 2009)

I am looking to invest in a good home espresso machine. I just returned from a trip to Paris and the apartment where I stayed had the Rancilio Silvia machine. In looking at previous posts, many Chowhounds recommend this machine.... (25 replies, last updated by zin1953 June 1, 2007)

Does anyone know of a shop in San Francisco that sells home espresso makers. I’ve heard that there’s one that’s been around for decades – do not know the name. The owner was featured in a local magazine... (3 replies, last updated by Jeff July 31, 2006)

Hello Everyone, In the next few weeks we will be purchasing an espresso machine for our home, and I thought it might be a good idea to post the question here to see what foodie’s prefer in their home espresso machine.... (15 replies, last updated by a priori November 3, 2006)

Don’t know if espresso fanatacism fits on this board (if not, I am sure the PTB will let me know) but there is an article in the NYT today about people who cannot abide pedestrian espresso at home; since I am one of those... (0 replies, last updated by James G July 8, 2003)

Any of you hounds know where I can get my gaggia espresso machine repaires in or around Wetschester? This is definately an emergency. Thanks! -Peter (2 replies, last updated by alexr March 2, 2007)

My cooktop surface accidentally cracked. Are there any home repair products in Montreal for the do-it-yourself?....or must it be replaced completely? if so, are there any used ones for sale somewhere? anyone’s advice is... (1 reply, last updated by anachemia August 18, 2008)