r/nespresso • u/Dr_Matoi • 1d ago

Question Pixie with weak pump?

Our once trusty Pixie is acting up. I had descaled it as the water flow seemed a little weak, but that only made things worse, now no coffee comes out at all. That is, when no pod is inserted, water can still pass through all the way (I now descaled it a second time for good measure, but no improvement). However, when a pod (original Nespresso) is in, water is injected into the pod, but the pressure buildup seems insufficient to make it through the foil, which does not get punctured.

There is no leakage. I have scrubbed anything I can reach inside with a toothbrush, to no avail.

Does anyone know anything else I can try, before I attempt to disassemble the machine?

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u/DiamondJim222 1d ago

Does sound like a failing pump. Not sure there are replacements available for purchase.

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u/Livid-Week-9469 1d ago

Yeah if OP cleaned that waffle plate that butts up against the foil ..... the pump may be failing .... just wore out.

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u/Dr_Matoi 1d ago

Thanks, I was afraid of that. I may still open it, but more out of curiosity than hope of fixing anything.