Lelit Reduced Heating Performance

Machine takes very long to heat up; boilers reach temperature slowly.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Partial failure of heating element, Heavy scale on boiler and element, Low mains voltage, Faulty power relay limiting power

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and cool before internal checks.

  • Compare to spec: Check the expected warm-up time in the Lelit manual. Slight variations are normal; very long times indicate a fault.
  • Descale boilers: Perform a thorough descaling to remove insulating scale from the element and boiler walls.
  • Measure element resistance: Verify that the heating element resistance matches the rated power. A significantly higher resistance can indicate partial failure.
  • Check relays: Inspect heater relays/triacs on the control board for signs of overheating or poor solder joints. Replace the heater relay/triac if defective.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Brew Boiler Heating Element
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