How To Replace the Pump on a Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine
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- Learn how to replace the pump in a Gaggia Classic espresso machine. Ted a service technician with Whole Latte Love shows you how to remove and install a new Ulka pump in the Gaggia Classic espresso machine. Ted has repaired 1000's of Gaggia Classics and shows you how to do it yourself.
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Definitely the best DIY video ever. No babbling, mumbling or dumb music. Thank you.
Hi Albert, Thanks for the comment - yes we try to get to the point!
The best DIY video I have ever seen. It includes a variety of tips that could only be acquired from years of experience -- such as forcing air through the pump before installing, and aligning the elbow to its original position. Thank you Ted and Mark and Whole Latte Love.
Hi Allen, You are welcome! Great timing for your comment. Just shot 2 new videos with Ted today. Out soon, How to Install a Manual Frothing Wand on pre-2019 Gaggia Classics and How to Replace the Pump on Older Gaggia Machines like the Gaggia Coffee.
Marc
Successfully overhauled my Gaggia classic (new pump, new steam valve) following your excellent videos. In the past I've also used your videos to unblock solenoid and descale boiler. Your site is a fantastic resource!
Hey Bob, Thanks for the kind comments - happy to help!
Thank you so much....My gaggia died without warning, I was able to follow the video and fixed it after descale didn't work. It was the pump! 😘👍
Hey Steve, You are welcome and thanks for taking a moment to leave your comment!
Guys that's one awesome vid. Everything is crystal clear now, I can repair my fav coffee brewer easily myself. Hat off with respect, keep doing your great job of explaining.
Our pleasure!
Just a little tip for anyone that doesn't know...if your screwdriver is not magnetic...touch the tip to a magnet for like 30 seconds or so and it will magnetize.
Hi Chad, Thanks for that tip! Now if I could just find my magnet :)
there is an earth wire that attaches to the cover plate, that you should reconnect before putting back on, at least my one does
Thanks for the tutorial, saved another Gaggia Classic.
Hi Uncle Tony, You are welcome!
Thanks so much! Pump replaced thanks to your step by step instructions.
Hi JS, that’s awesome and thank you for taking a moment to leave your comment!
Excellent video really love to listen to you. Clear and simple explanation.
Thank you😀
You’re welcome thanks for your comment!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. With this video I managed to replace the pump of our '95 Gaggia Classic Coffee. Awesome, much appreciated!
Hi MdL, That's awesome! Happy to help!!!
I have a GCP 2019 and the structure is slightly different. It would be awesome, if you could redo some of your videos with the newer versions. Nevertheless, most of the things in the machine are quite the same and your videos are much appreciated and very helpful so far!
Hi 0W, Thanks for the kind comment. We are constantly updating our support video content for the GCP and other machines. Most up to date resource for all the Gaggia Classic Pro video content is in our support center here: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/sections/1500000384362-Gaggia-Classic-Pro
That is so awesome, thank you very much. Your website is a treasure.
Hi, my 2015 GC pump is not turning on consistently. Sometimes it starts working immediately when I hit the brew switch, and other times I hear only a faint noise and there is no water flow at either the group head or the steam wand. Still other times there is a very brief (e.g., 1 second) delay when I turn on the brew switch to when I hear the pump kick in. I maintain my machine, and descaled the machine and boiler fairly recently (and the solenoid valve was clean). Does this sound like a pump issue?
Hey chad, It does sound like a pump issue. Outside chance it's a loose connection in the wiring.
Hi, How do we know when it's time to replace a pump? Is there a way to test it? I haven't change my beans or grind but I'm getting way less pressure on the brew. I've cleaned the machine but that didn't seem to effect the brew. I've got lots of steam through the steam wand but no mojo for the java! Thanks for your help and also thanks for all of these videos, it's an awesome resource and has been a huge help on my god shot quest.
Hey wb, Here are some ideas...
If water comes out of the steam arm at a good current, the pump is fine.
If its just the group head that's poor, its the solenoid valve or shower screen.
If there's poor water flow out of the steam arm AND the group head, its either a pinched tube or a bad pump.
Not really any other way of testing it.
Occasionally the tube is behind the water tank instead of in it, which also needs to be ruled out.
We have a saying when training new staff "It's never the pump, until it's the pump"
This means it's more likely to be scale, pinched tube, solenoid valve, user error, clogged basket before it'll ever be the pump, and those all need to be ruled out in order to finally say "yeah ok, it IS the pump"
Marc
Thanks for the great video. Much appreciated! Coffee machine is good to go again.
Hi Treena, You are most welcome!
Thx, great DIY. Though I do not have a fuse and I think I never had so I do not regard it as missing. Do you see a problem with that?
Hi Steely, You're welcome! I do not see a problem with that. There's been a few slightly different versions of the Classic over the years. Some may not have the fuse.
Thank you so much for your excellent tutorial, I was able to repair our Gaggia!
Hi David, Your are welcome. Happy to help and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Hey guys. I just bought a service kit with 10 o-rings for my 2015 Gaggia Classic. It says then kit comes with a seal for the pump, but I dont see a seal on the neck/elbow piece. I didnt see one in this video. Maybe mine doesnt have one? Thanks!
Hi GD, No seal on the pump at the neck elbow area. Classic in this video is identical to those sold in 2015 in North American markets. There were a few years around that time the Classic sold in EU was a little different than the version in North America.
Hello I did replaced the pump, its working but there is no water coming out of porter filter? Do you know what it could be?
If NO WATER comes out of the steam arm, and NO WATER comes through the group head, but you DO get water out of the decompression duct (the pipe on the front of the machine) then it is time to clean or replace the solenoid valve. Here's a video to show you how: th-cam.com/video/0ipvBdWaVzQ/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. I've never attempted anything like this before. The video was step-by-step and easy to follow. Highly recommended! I didn't use the cable ties, as suggested (as I didn't have any) and it works fine for now.... Hopefully it will the pump will not come off!
Thank you
Hi mrgibbenglish, Thanks for the comment and recommendation - it's appreciated!
Thanks for the video, it was really helpful.
You're welcome!
Great video. My machine has no thermal fuse though. Have you seen this before?
Hi E, I asked our lead Gaggia service tech if he's seen a Classic without a thermal fuse. He's repaired 100's of Classics over the last decade and has never seen one without a thermal fuse. He only works on Classics sold in North America and for a time a few years ago Classics sold outside North America were a little different than models here. Are you the original owner? Perhaps someone removed the fuse due to previous failure?
Very useful instruction video. Cheers
Hi sf, Thanks!
My pump appears to be leaking, but just a small amount that drips through the rotation joint. I took it apart and notice that there is an o-ring and perhaps a small gasket. Is it worth attempting to replace those or should I just buy a complete pump?
Hi Mark, in most cases if you tighten up the neck it should stop the leak. If not you could try to replace the o-ring and see if that helps. Otherwise, replace the pump.
@@Wholelattelovepage - I ended up just tightening the neck and that worked fine. Thanks!
Awesome
Thank you. It would have been great to be taken through the pump priming process at the end!
Hi Dan, Thanks for the comment. Sorry about not showing priming!
I think I was just a bit nervous that I might do something wrong right at the end. But my new pump works a charm and I’m very grateful you guys made such a clear instructional video!
Excellent video thanks
Glad it was helpful!
That looks like the same pump used in my (soon to be retired and replaced with a Gaggia Classic Pro) Delonghi EC680?
Hey thanks for not telling us how long a pump should last.
Hey socal, sorry, really no rating for how long a pump should last.
This is really useful. I have a Classic that doesn’t pump when the machine is hot. Just a low hum noise. Let it cool down and it’ll work fine again - any ideas?
Hi Paul, Thanks for the question. A couple of resources that may help. First our support wiki for the Gaggia Classic. Here's a link to the troubleshooting section: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Classic/troubleshooting Second, if you are in the US you can speak directly with our tech support staff who would be happy to assist you free of charge. Here's how to contact: www.wholelattelove.com/contact-us
Paul I have the same problem. How did you fix it?
@@bettya9134 it was the pump Betty. I’d swapped so many bits before I got round to the pump! Easy to do too
Great vid, my gaggia classic (vintage 2000!!!) has a pump with no thermal fuse, the electrical contacts point upwards (not down like in your vid)
So the pump is on its last legs, starting to get stuck if you know what I mean. Do you know which pump I should be replacing it with please?
Many thanks
Hi 1973, Thanks for the comment. Vintage 2000 - nice! One of the reasons why I recommend people getting into espresso over-look entry-level appliance grade espresso makers and start with a true machine like the Gaggia Classic. If in the US give our tech support team a call at 585-924-7170 and they will get you the correct pump.
@@Wholelattelovepage Unfortunately, hah, I'm in the UK. My pump looks nothing like the two (blue and red) pumps advocated for various classic models. But I'm guessing that one of them would still work?? Thanks. As you say, it has worked at least once a day for almost 20 years and I would rather fix it than buy another, even a really expensive one
@@1973donantonio did you ever find a solution? I ordered the “replacement pump” but mine is like yours. It’s a 2005 and has 4 plugs going into an orange pump.
Hey guys I bought a 230 50hz 65watt instead if a 230 50hz 48watt - will this still work in the classic?
Lee Rush same like my question ya.
Lee Rush some of my technician friend said it can be use, but maybe some different pressure might be occur.
Hi - had bought the Classic from you a few years back. The 9971.015 has cracked - near the flange you showed. How do I replace or recreate the flange? Thanks! Happy to buy one
Great video...you guys have it down. I have an old "cafe gaggia" around 20 years old. Will that pump work on my machine? And if so, do you sell them? I'm in the Toronto GTA. Thanks again for the video!
EXCELLENT!!!! Thank you.
Hey Lance, You're welcome!
Hi, great video! I was cleaning the shower head on mine, and while I was putting machine back together I pulled on the plastic water tubing by accident. Now my machine makes a metal rattling noise and minimal water coming out...any idea what I might have broken/dislodged? This is my first espresso machine, and I'm learning as I go.
Hi Meredith, Thanks for the comment and question. Hard to be certain but I wonder if maybe the water tube is pinched inside the machine. The rattling could be the pump struggling to intake water through the restricted tube which would also cause low water flow. I'd tke the top off the machine and follow that tube to the pump. Another potential problem is a partially blocked solenoid valve.
What is the function of the hot melt that is in the pump?
Hi, the hot glue holds the safety fuse in place on the side of the pump.
Can we replace the pump with other brand with the same specs?
Maybe?
Great thanks
Great video! I think I need to replace my Gaggia Classic pump, but not 100% sure. Is there some way to know if pump is dying? Some test I can run?
Hi Brian, I talked with our repair techs. Diagnostically, They advise ruling out the solenoid, shower screen, baskets, and scaling issues first. Pump is last.
@@Wholelattelovepage Thank you!
Hi; great video! I replaced the pump just as you showed, but I still have the problem that the water doesn’t come out like jets as before.. water just come out as little drops.. can you guys help me for this please? Thanks.
Hi PF, Thanks for the question. If your pump is good I suspect there is a clog somewhere in the brew water delivery system. Most likely caused by scale deposits. here'sd a link to our support wiki for the Gaggia Classic. It has more troubleshooting info and links to videos including a full rebuild which would help you find the problem: wiki.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia_Classic
Marc
Thanks for the video. Really well done.
I’ve had 2 gaggia classic. Now repairing my pump. But my model doesn’t have the « thermalfuse »
It’s the second time I’ll need to change my pump. I’m thinking if I had the thermalfuse my pump would last longer.
Can I buy it?
Thanks.
Hi fs, You are welcome for the video. If in the US give our tech support experts a call at 585-924-7170 and they can advise.
I wish I knew where to get that thread sealant that was mentioned in the video from. I googled a bit for the "Permabond HH040" but couldn't find it anywhere.
Hi David, We are currently out of stock but here's a similar product that'll work: www.oatey.com/products/hercules-megaloc--1330684393?upc=032628158023
I’d use Permabond A131
Thanks for the useful tutorial video! By the way, does this applies to the Gaggia Classic Pro too? I purchased the machine a year before and I have maintained it fairly well. But, unfortunately, from the last week, It started not pushing water with enough pressure, so I disassembled the machine and clean them all. But, still not working properly. The machine is with replaced opv for 9 bar. So, do you think it is enough to to just change the opv to the original one so that more pressure is allowed? Or, do I need to basically change the pump. If so, ex5 works? or go with EAP5/S or EFP5? Thanks!
Hi KK, Thanks for the question. We have this video on diagnosing flow issues on the Gaggia Classic Pro: th-cam.com/video/lNSWsfSARnU/w-d-xo.html Do watch that video! Your pump might not be the problem. If it turns out it is your pump we have this video showing how to replace on the Classic Pro: th-cam.com/video/SfzstXVYsmg/w-d-xo.html
I know people do the OPV mod. I recommend against making that mod. The stock OPV provides a proper flow rate and if your grind is dialed in when you're pulling a shot you will be very close to 9 bar brew pressure.
Can you shoot a video showing how to install a PID on the classic?
The motor in my machine is working but the sound level of the machine is muffed (very low volume) and hardly any water is coming out even after descaling. Is that a pump problem?
Hi Matthew, It's possible it could be the pump especially if it's a well used and older Classic. Was water flow low prior to descaling? If not then descaling may have dislodged a chunk of scale that caused a restriction. That can happen if the machine had lot's of scale buildup or if descaling was overdue. Could also be a problem with the 3 way solenoid valve. Here's a link to an article for troubleshooting: support.wholelattelove.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002841322--How-to-Troubleshoot-Gaggia-Classic-Pro-With-No-Water-Flow
In the article there's a link to a video showing how to clean or replace the solenoid valve. Hope that helps!
excellent video
Thank you very much!
The part that connects to the elbow joint is stripped. Is that part available, or do I have to replace the entire pump?
Hi Cristina, Here's a link to the parts diagram for the Classic: wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/6/6a/CLASSIC_Parts_Diagram.pdf
I believe the part is available but it would be best to speak directly with one of our tech support specialists to confirm/order. You can reach them here: www.wholelattelove.com/contact-us
Dont suppose you have any advice for dismantling the gaggia classic II euro model?
Hi d, Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I do not :(
Hello...is it possible if i replacing the default pump which is 48 watt to 70 watt with same voltage?
Hi SA, I do not know, not something I've tried. I'd stick with original wattage.
What is the specification of the pump thermal fuse? My machine had a short-circuit and I identified that the pump's thermal fuse has fried.
Hi MEMM, it's 184C if it looks like this one: www.wholelattelove.com/products/thermal-fuse-184c-limit
@@Wholelattelovepage Hey, thanks for the answer! I am not sure it is the same because the component in my case is one that connects to the pump and is "hidden" in a plastic case. It is kinda round and covered in blue plastic...
56k Views that's a lot of faulty pumps!
Hi i, The Gaggia Classic has been around in some form for more than 2 decades! Not so much faulty as reaching end of working life.
Is this pump setup th same for the 2018-2019 model? Im interested in trying to make mine less noisy. Any help appreciated
Hi c, This video demonstrates replacement on a North American version of the 2018 Gaggia Classic. Pump available here: www.wholelattelove.com/products/ulka-pump-eap5-s-120v-60hz
Marc
How to saok boiler which chemical use?
Hi Anvarshan, Thanks for the question. You have options for descalers. Gaggia has one designed specifically for their machines: www.wholelattelove.com/gaggia-decalcifier-4adf31c1-5733-464a-91c2-ffbda32ef649 The Gaggia decalcifier uses lactic acid and contains a corrosion inhibitor as well. Other option are citric acid based descalers like this Urnex product: www.wholelattelove.com/urnex-liquid-dezcal When using citric acid based descalers limit contact time with boiler to 20-30 minutes.
What about Durgol?