I'd say, this is a very good deal. I've been, successfully, using a previous model (ESAM3300) for 9+ yrs. and love it. Easy clean-up after use. Don't have to worry about coffee grounds mess For longevity, ongoing in-home maintenance IS necessary, monthly, or so, depending on the amount of usage, of course. Videos of said maintenance are available on Youtube, but simply require easy disassembly, washing with soap/water, and lubrication of the Brew Infuser with a food-grade lube. (ex: Haynes Lubri-Film Plus) My (similar) machine has been extremely dependable and enjoyable. (It's not a Jura, but isn't priced like Jura, either)
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12-04-2021 at 10:27 AM.
I'd say, this is a very good deal. I've been, successfully, using a previous model (ESAM3300) for 9+ yrs. and love it. Easy clean-up after use. Don't have to worry about coffee grounds mess For longevity, ongoing in-home maintenance IS necessary, monthly, or so, depending on the amount of usage, of course. Videos of said maintenance are available on Youtube, but simply require easy disassembly, washing with soap/water, and lubrication of the Brew Infuser with a food-grade lube. (ex: Haynes Lubri-Film Plus) My (similar) machine has been extremely dependable and enjoyable. (It's not a Jura, but isn't priced like Jura, either)
I drove into NYC (75 miles) to get one of these for 499 (esam3300) years ago at a Sams that still had them-- works great still..dont use daily- I use a Keurig for regular coffee daily and this for special drinks...this is a good price...
Great machine. Mine is many years old and keeps going.
Brew element is easy to take out and clean.
I bought this model at the recommendation of a Seattle Coffee Gear repair guy when I asked which model lasts the longest and has the least problems.
Another happy ESAM user chiming in. My parents had their OG one for more than 10 years before it broke; I have had mine slightly updated one (3300 I think) for 7 years, a buddy of mine got his refurbished from eBay over 4 years ago and both are still working great, but both needed a flow meter replacement ($10 part on eBay and 5 minute job to replace). Love the simplicity and consistency especially if you get it dialed in with your favorite beans.
A BIG +++ for DeLonghi Supers - ESAM3300 has served us as a daily 4+ cups for about 14yrs, had a few issues - all were DIY fixes - only one required some specialty was the main board PCB fried - EZ fix for me but others IDK.
Other than that:
- replaced O rings ($10)
- hose clips (rusted - hard to find but cheap <$3)
- in-line water filter (hidden to most - too OE too expensive - using $2 fuel filter))
- pump ($20 - didn't need it - problem was the clogged filter)
Everything seems made to accessible & serviced - a rare thing these days.
What is compelling w/Delonghi is they use the same parts today - maybe they have likely been refining the design for decades!
The Saeco/Philips/Gaigia largely same infusers - make good coffee but are a bit on the cheezy side engineering wise IMHO. I used a Philips - made an awesome Americano but cycled 2x for a 8oz cup - just too slow for me.
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urlhasbeenblocked has a sams club membership deal too. Sign up through another cash back site and get $45 gift card. (8% cash back on memberships too)
I doesn't give me the discount when I'm at checkout
You could probably get better shot from other machines like the barista express but you cannot beat the simplicity and ease of maintenance
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Brew element is easy to take out and clean.
I bought this model at the recommendation of a Seattle Coffee Gear repair guy when I asked which model lasts the longest and has the least problems.
Other than that:
- replaced O rings ($10)
- hose clips (rusted - hard to find but cheap <$3)
- in-line water filter (hidden to most - too OE too expensive - using $2 fuel filter))
- pump ($20 - didn't need it - problem was the clogged filter)
Everything seems made to accessible & serviced - a rare thing these days.
What is compelling w/Delonghi is they use the same parts today - maybe they have likely been refining the design for decades!
The Saeco/Philips/Gaigia largely same infusers - make good coffee but are a bit on the cheezy side engineering wise IMHO. I used a Philips - made an awesome Americano but cycled 2x for a 8oz cup - just too slow for me.