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Description
Professional maintenance for your espresso equipment, performed by the Café Liégeois technical team.
Choose the maintenance service that matches your equipment: a manual espresso machine, an automatic espresso machine, or a coffee grinder.
Each service is offered individually, so you can maintain exactly the equipment that needs attention.
Choose Your Maintenance Service
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance | $129.99 |
| Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance | $99.99 |
| Grinder Maintenance | $99.00 |
Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance – $129.99
Designed for traditional espresso machines that use a removable portafilter.
Group Backflushing & Cleaning
The espresso group is backflushed and thoroughly cleaned to remove accumulated coffee oils and residue from the brewing system.
Portafilter & Basket Deep Cleaning
The portafilter and filter baskets are deep cleaned to remove coffee oils, residue and buildup from regular espresso preparation.
Group Gasket Replacement
A compatible group gasket is replaced as part of the maintenance service to help maintain a proper seal between the portafilter and brew group.
Lever Mechanism Lubrication
Where applicable, the brew-group lever mechanism is lubricated to help maintain smooth operation.
Steam Wand Deep Cleaning
The steam wand is professionally cleaned to remove dried milk residue and buildup from the steaming system.
Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance – $99.99
Designed for fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machines with an integrated grinder and automatic brewing system.
Descaling
Mineral and limescale buildup is removed from the internal water system to help maintain proper water flow and heating performance.
Brew Unit / Percolator Cleaning
Coffee oils and residue are removed from the brewing components to help maintain a clean brewing environment and consistent machine operation.
Exterior Cleaning
The exterior surfaces of the machine are thoroughly cleaned as part of the maintenance service.
Milk-System Cleaning
If the machine includes an automatic milk system, the milk-contact components are cleaned and degreased to remove accumulated milk residue.
Grinder Maintenance – $99
Designed for standalone coffee and espresso grinders that require routine professional cleaning and maintenance.
Coffee oils, fine particles and ground coffee naturally accumulate inside a grinder over time. Regular maintenance helps keep the grinding system clean and supports consistent grinder operation.
Grinder Cleaning
Coffee residue and accumulated grounds are removed from accessible internal grinder components.
Grinding Chamber Cleaning
The grinding chamber is cleaned to remove compacted coffee particles and residue that build up during regular use.
Burr Area Cleaning
The burr area is carefully cleaned to remove accumulated coffee particles and oils.
Exterior Cleaning
The grinder exterior is cleaned as part of the maintenance service.
Which Service Should I Choose?
| Your Equipment | Select This Service |
|---|---|
| Espresso machine with a removable portafilter | Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance |
| Bean-to-cup machine with an integrated grinder | Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance |
| Standalone coffee or espresso grinder | Grinder Maintenance |
What Should I Bring?
Manual Espresso Machine
- Espresso machine
- Portafilter
- Filter baskets
Automatic Espresso Machine
- Complete automatic espresso machine
- Milk container or removable milk-system components, when applicable
- Removable brew unit, if normally installed in the machine
Grinder
- Complete grinder
- Bean hopper
- Ground-coffee container or dosing cup, when applicable
Why Regular Maintenance Matters
- Helps remove accumulated coffee oils and residue
- Helps reduce mineral and milk buildup
- Keeps important brewing and grinding components cleaner
- Helps maintain proper seals and moving components
- Supports consistent equipment operation
- Supports the long-term care of your coffee equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much is manual espresso machine maintenance?
The Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance service is $129.99.
2. How much is automatic espresso machine maintenance?
The Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance service is $99.99.
3. How much is grinder maintenance?
Grinder Maintenance is $99.
4. Are the three services sold separately?
Yes. Manual machine maintenance, automatic machine maintenance and grinder maintenance are each offered as individual services.
5. What is considered a manual espresso machine?
A manual espresso machine uses a removable portafilter and requires the user to prepare the coffee puck before brewing.
6. What is considered an automatic espresso machine?
An automatic or bean-to-cup machine has an integrated grinder and automatically prepares coffee from whole beans.
7. I have a Profitec, ECM, Rocket, Lelit or Stone machine. Which service should I choose?
These types of portafilter espresso machines normally require the Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance service.
8. I have a JURA, De'Longhi, Saeco, Philips or Miele automatic machine. Which service should I choose?
A fully automatic bean-to-cup machine should normally use the Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance service.
9. Does manual machine maintenance include group cleaning?
Yes. Group backflushing and cleaning are included.
10. Is the portafilter cleaned?
Yes. The portafilter and filter baskets are deep cleaned as part of the manual espresso machine service.
11. Is the group gasket replaced?
Yes. A compatible group gasket is replaced as part of the manual espresso machine maintenance service.
12. Is the steam wand cleaned?
Yes. The steam wand receives a deep cleaning during manual espresso machine maintenance.
13. What is included with automatic machine maintenance?
The service includes descaling, brew-unit or percolator cleaning, exterior cleaning and milk-system cleaning when applicable.
14. Is the milk system cleaned on an automatic machine?
Yes, when the machine includes an automatic milk system.
15. What is included with grinder maintenance?
The grinder service includes cleaning of accessible internal components, the grinding chamber, burr area and exterior.
16. Does grinder maintenance include new burrs?
No. Replacement burrs or other parts are not included unless specifically quoted separately.
17. Does maintenance include repairs?
No. These are maintenance services. If additional repairs or replacement parts are required, they can be evaluated separately.
18. Should I bring my portafilter?
Yes. Bring your portafilter and filter baskets with your manual espresso machine.
19. Should I bring my automatic machine's milk container?
Yes. If your machine uses a removable milk container or other milk-system components, bring them with the machine.
20. Should I bring the grinder hopper?
Yes. Bring the grinder with its hopper and any normal removable components used during daily operation.
21. Can I service my machine and grinder at the same time?
Yes. Simply select the appropriate maintenance service for each piece of equipment.
22. Where is the maintenance performed?
The maintenance service is performed by the Café Liégeois technical team in Montréal.
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