If none of that works, your pump might have died. Inside, a tiny motor pushes water through the heating tube.
When that pump fails, you hear silence. Or a sad, weak whine. It’s the death rattle of a coffee lover’s dream.
Here’s the funny part: you can sometimes revive it by tapping the side with a wooden spoon. Tap. Tap. Tap. It’s like CPR for appliances.
The “Air in the Line” Trick
Sometimes air gets trapped in the water line. Your machine is confused. It thinks the tank is empty.
Fix this by using the “siphon” method. Stick a straw into the water exit hole. Blow gently. You’ll hear a bubble pop.
This is a real, documented fix. I am not making this up. It’s ridiculous and wonderful.
