expired Posted by Terabap • Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021 6:51 PM
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Item 1 of 7
expired Posted by Terabap • Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021 6:51 PM
Costco Members: JURA ENA8 Full Nordic White Espresso Machine
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I don't have any experience with Saeco/Philips machines, but I've taken a part a Jura Ena Micro 5 and C65, found both on craigslist for a great deal. The C65 was running and only had to be cleaned due to lack of cleaning and mold build up, it was at a holiday home and wasn't used often.
The Micro 5 was a refurb. the couple I got from were students and abused it, the thing was quite dirty and moldy inside.
I eventually found the issue and was able to repair for about $100 bucks.
The main problem was the machine was never cleaned properly, and the brew group was never serviced since they owned it for 4-5 years.
The issues I found were:
1. Brew group was seizing up from lack of lubrication.
2. Brew group main gear was worn from the gear motor being overworked from point 1.
3. Brew group motor mount was loose and stripped adding to the problem.
4. Grinder bearings were dry, a lot of old grounds were caked to the grinder assembly.
With proper care, either machine will run great depending on how its maintained. I'd suggest anyone looking to invest in these machines to also consider if they'll be maintaining it themselves, or having a shop do it.
The best way to look at these super autos is like a car, in the end it requires maintenance and people fail to realize this, then get upset when they need to spend additional money to repair these machines.
I have the earlier version of this Jura. Have been making good Expresso for years. Yes, everything exterior is made of plastic including the bottom tray.
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The issue is that I started going down the rabbit hole of the Breville Espresso machines (notably Barista Pro) that might make a better espresso, though with a little extra work but probably less machine maintenance than the Juras.
I have the earlier version of this Jura. Have been making good Expresso for years. Yes, everything exterior is made of plastic including the bottom tray.
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You can also chose different brews. My Ena 9 has 4 brews it can make, which includes expresso, coffee, latte, and macchiato. The new Ena 8 looks like it has 10 different brews it can make.
I also love the built-in frother. As for flavoring my coffee, I usually use different syrups from Torani or Monin. The only downside with this machine as well as the Keurig's are the small water tanks. On a side note, at least with the Ena 9, I was able to mod it with a float valve so I don't have to refill it manually.
You can also chose different brews. My Ena 9 has 4 brews it can make, which includes expresso, coffee, latte, and macchiato. The new Ena 8 looks like it has 10 different brews it can make.
I also love the built-in frother. As for flavoring my coffee, I usually use different syrups from Torani or Monin. The only downside with this machine as well as the Keurig's are the small water tanks. On a side note, at least with the Ena 9, I was able to mod it with a float valve so I don't have to refill it manually.
I have the earlier version of this Jura. Have been making good Expresso for years. Yes, everything exterior is made of plastic including the bottom tray.
The exterior should none the less be metal at this price.
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This or Philips LatteGo 5400?
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