Nespresso Restricted Flow / Under-Dosing

Coffee dispenses only a few drops or is much less than the selected volume

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Possible Causes

Clogged capsule piercing needles, Scale buildup in thermoblock, Partially blocked flow restrictor, Faulty flow meter misreading volume

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User-level steps:

  • Run a descale cycle to clear internal scale.
  • Clean the capsule area and piercing needles with a soft brush and water.
  • Reprogram cup volumes if they were accidentally changed.

Technical steps:

  • Inspect and clean the flow restrictor and outlet tubing.
  • Test the flow meter for proper operation; replace if it fails to register correct volume.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Flow Meter / Flow Restrictor
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