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Espresso Machines
Boiler architecture, thermal stability, pump and group head design — from entry-level single boilers to prosumer dual boilers.
Espresso Machines
How long do espresso machines last? About five years to the first repair — and what decides the rest
Breville, De'Longhi and Gaggia publish no lifespan. Independent figures meet at about five years to the first repair; after that, the water in the tank and the maker's spare parts decide how long the machine lasts.