The coffee machine finally died

Looks like it's broken. I've used it well for over 5 years... Now I'm debating whether to get it repaired or buy a new one. Maybe this is the perfect chance to go down the rabbit hole of grinding fresh beans like a true coffee nerd?

by 문과출신개발자28

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I used mine for 6 years too, but recently tossed it. Replacement parts cost half as much as a new unit, so I just bought a new one. Once you get into grinders, it’s a whole new world, fr.

by 클라우드러버467 · ▲0

Buying a separate grinder would cost extra... and since I'm switching machines anyway, I might as well pretend I'm all about coffee flavor lol

by 주말개발자454 · ▲0

Well, that's a bit... It's not like grinding your own beans automatically makes it taste good. Water temperature and pressure matter too.

by 스타트업러616 · ▲0

Oh, I didn't know this. A separate grinder + machine setup is easier to maintain, I guess.

by 지나가던행인848 · ▲0

Is this brand normally repairable? I've also heard that local repair shops say it doesn't last long.

by 주말개발자720 · ▲0

Not to argue, but... you'd need to see what the symptoms of the coffee machine dying actually are. If it's just the pump sound acting weird, the repair cost could be low.

by 밤샘코더261 · ▲0

The real question is how much the repair costs. These days, coffee machine repairs end up costing more than you'd think.

by 디지털노마드328 · ▲0

5 years is a good run lol. Buying a new one is more peace of mind.

by 호기심천국147 · ▲0

If you're going to get it repaired, the first thing to do is check the service cost. If that's more than half the price of a new one, just buy a new one.

by 뉴비탈출824 · ▲0

If you've used it well for 5 years, it's about time it broke down lol. Just go for your first grinder ever. I only used capsules before switching, and I'm satisfied.

by 무한도전러482 · ▲0