Green light on, pump very loud, no or little water
Nescafé Dolce Gusto Airlock or cavitation in vibration pump

Pump noise is much louder than usual, with vibration, but little or no water exits the spout.

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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

Empty or poorly seated water tank, Air drawn into inlet, Blocked inlet filter, Failing pump check valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the machine before handling the water tank.

  • Refill and reseat tank: Fill the tank completely and press it firmly into place to ensure the valve opens.
  • Prime the pump: With no capsule inserted, plug in, wait for green light, then run cold water for 30–60 seconds. If no flow, stop, wait 30 seconds, and repeat several times.
  • Check for visible bubbles: If you can see air bubbles in the inlet area, continue priming until they clear.

If the pump remains abnormally loud and fails to move water after repeated priming, the internal pump components may be worn or damaged and the pump should be replaced.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Vibration Pump
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