Sunbeam Air in System / Cavitating Pump

Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, rattling, or banging noises during brewing.

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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

Low water level causing air ingestion, Loose or vibrating internal tubing, Scale buildup causing uneven boiling, Failing vibration pump mounts

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker before removing covers. Avoid touching hot surfaces.

  • 1. Ensure adequate water level
    • Fill the reservoir to at least the halfway mark before brewing.
  • 2. Descale the unit
    • Run a descale cycle to remove scale that can cause noisy boiling and steam pockets.
  • 3. Check placement
    • Make sure the coffee maker is on a stable, level surface to reduce vibration noise.
  • 4. Inspect internal tubing and mounts (advanced)
    • Unplug and remove the bottom cover.
    • Check that silicone hoses are securely attached and not banging against the housing.
    • Inspect the rubber mounts on the vibration pump; replace if hardened or broken.
  • 5. Replace noisy pump
    • If the pump itself is excessively loud or rattling, replace it with a new Sunbeam-compatible pump assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Vibration Pump and Mounts
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