SMEG Low Brew Temperature

Coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough when dispensed.

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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

Scaled thermoblock or boiler, Faulty NTC temperature sensor, Incorrect preheating (cup not warmed), Energy-saving mode reducing temperature

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before descaling if you need to move the machine.

  • Preheat cups: Rinse cups with hot water from the machine or use the cup warmer (if equipped) before brewing.
  • Disable eco mode: Check settings and turn off or adjust energy-saving modes that lower brew temperature.
  • Descale: Perform a full descaling cycle to remove scale from the boiler/thermoblock and temperature sensor surfaces.
  • If still lukewarm: The NTC sensor or heater control may be faulty. A technician can test and replace the sensor or thermoblock.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Boiler NTC Temperature Sensor
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