Problems occur with any electrical appliance - it’s something we all know - but what are the main problems associated with coffee machines, and what can you do to protect against them?

Mineral Build-up.  Also known as calcification and limescale damage, it looks unsightly and makes the coffee taste manky.  Luckily, most of this type of damage is preventable with regular cleaning and descaling.  If the problem gets too bad, it’s best to call out a company who deal with coffee machine servicing and repair who will then sort out your machine for you and prevent you from doing any further damage by attempting to remove the scaling with a piece of cutlery!

When selecting a ‘tall’ drink, only a small amount of liquid is dispensed.  This can be a simple case of a blockage in one of the tubes which delivers your drink.  As above, regular cleaning will prevent this from happening but, if it does occur, rinse through the machine with your manufacturer’s recommended solution.

Water failing to pump into the brewing chamber.  This can also be a problem with mineral build-up so run through your basic cleaning steps before having to call for coffee machine servicing and repair.  Descaling your machine may prove to save you a lot of money in servicing calls.

Choosing a coffee machine isn’t always the easiest of tasks - with so many available to choose from, which one do you go for?  There are a phenomenal range of coffee machines available!

One way you can narrow down the selection is to decide what type of machine you want to go for.  For us, the ultimate in fresh, great tasting coffee has to be a bean-to-cup coffee machine.

Tasting a cup of coffee where the beans have been ground just minutes before is something you really have to experience for yourself - never again will a cup of instant be enough for you!  There are many bean-to-cup coffee machines to choose from, at prices to suit every budget.

If you are looking to keep costs and fuss to a minimum, it may be worth looking at complete packages where everything is provided along with your machine.  Xpress Coffee have many complete packages to choose from so take a look online, or give them a call today to discuss which bean-to-cup coffee machine is right for you.

Choosing an office coffee machine can be difficult as there are so many on the market so there’s lots of choice.  As the office coffee machine has grown in popularity, so too the number of machines which are now on the market.  If you are considering investing in a brand new coffee machine, how do you know which one to choose?  Are you confused by whether to choose espresso, pod, capsule, bean-to-cup, pump?  Let’s try and simplify it for you by looking at the main points which you will need to consider before your office coffee machine purchase:

The cost is a very important factor – how much are you willing to spend on your purchase?  You can get a great quality office coffee machine for a lot less than you might think.  You can also spend an endless amount on getting every additional extra going, so work out what you need and stick to it.  Once you have a budget, have a look online and immediately discount the machines which go over your budget so that you are able to focus on the ones that are left.

Coffee options.  Depending on your office environment will depend on the machine that you end up going for.  Do you have to meet the needs of a small office of less than ten people or are their hundred that need refreshing?  If you need an office coffee machine which can handle a wide range of drinks, you need to look at something a little more complex.

Deciding on these two important factors will help you to narrow things down considerably.  Once you have a good idea of what you need, contact an approved retailer who can talk to through which machines might be best for you.  Remember though, stick within your budget and try not to be swayed with things that you’re never going to use!