{"product_id":"professional-espresso-equipment-maintenance","title":"1 - Professional Espresso Equipment Maintenance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-card\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional maintenance for your espresso equipment, performed by the Café Liégeois technical team.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p-body-copy-02\"\u003e\nChoose the maintenance service that matches your equipment: a manual espresso machine, an automatic espresso machine, or a coffee grinder.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p-body-copy-02\"\u003e\nEach service is offered individually, so you can maintain exactly the equipment that needs attention.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Maintenance Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Espresso Machine Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$129.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic Espresso Machine Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$99.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrinder Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$99.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManual Espresso Machine Maintenance – $129.99\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned for traditional espresso machines that use a removable portafilter.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGroup Backflushing \u0026amp; Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe espresso group is backflushed and thoroughly cleaned to remove accumulated coffee oils and residue from the brewing system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePortafilter \u0026amp; Basket Deep Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe portafilter and filter baskets are deep cleaned to remove coffee oils, residue and buildup from regular espresso preparation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGroup Gasket Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA compatible group gasket is replaced as part of the maintenance service to help maintain a proper seal between the portafilter and brew group.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLever Mechanism Lubrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhere applicable, the brew-group lever mechanism is lubricated to help maintain smooth operation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSteam Wand Deep Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe steam wand is professionally cleaned to remove dried milk residue and buildup from the steaming system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomatic Espresso Machine Maintenance – $99.99\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned for fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machines with an integrated grinder and automatic brewing system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMineral and limescale buildup is removed from the internal water system to help maintain proper water flow and heating performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrew Unit \/ Percolator Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCoffee oils and residue are removed from the brewing components to help maintain a clean brewing environment and consistent machine operation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExterior Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe exterior surfaces of the machine are thoroughly cleaned as part of the maintenance service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMilk-System Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIf the machine includes an automatic milk system, the milk-contact components are cleaned and degreased to remove accumulated milk residue.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrinder Maintenance – $99\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned for standalone coffee and espresso grinders that require routine professional cleaning and maintenance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCoffee oils, fine particles and ground coffee naturally accumulate inside a grinder over time. Regular maintenance helps keep the grinding system clean and supports consistent grinder operation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrinder Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCoffee residue and accumulated grounds are removed from accessible internal grinder components.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrinding Chamber Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe grinding chamber is cleaned to remove compacted coffee particles and residue that build up during regular use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBurr Area Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe burr area is carefully cleaned to remove accumulated coffee particles and oils.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExterior Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe grinder exterior is cleaned as part of the maintenance service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Service Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour Equipment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelect This Service\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspresso machine with a removable portafilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Espresso Machine Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBean-to-cup machine with an integrated grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic Espresso Machine Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone coffee or espresso grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrinder Maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Should I Bring?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Espresso Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortafilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Espresso Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete automatic espresso machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk container or removable milk-system components, when applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable brew unit, if normally installed in the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrinder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-coffee container or dosing cup, when applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Regular Maintenance Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps remove accumulated coffee oils and residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce mineral and milk buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps important brewing and grinding components cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain proper seals and moving components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports consistent equipment operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the long-term care of your coffee equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. How much is manual espresso machine maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance service is $129.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. How much is automatic espresso machine maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance service is $99.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. How much is grinder maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinder Maintenance is $99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Are the three services sold separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Manual machine maintenance, automatic machine maintenance and grinder maintenance are each offered as individual services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. What is considered a manual espresso machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual espresso machine uses a removable portafilter and requires the user to prepare the coffee puck before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6. What is considered an automatic espresso machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn automatic or bean-to-cup machine has an integrated grinder and automatically prepares coffee from whole beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e7. I have a Profitec, ECM, Rocket, Lelit or Stone machine. Which service should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese types of portafilter espresso machines normally require the Manual Espresso Machine Maintenance service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8. I have a JURA, De'Longhi, Saeco, Philips or Miele automatic machine. Which service should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully automatic bean-to-cup machine should normally use the Automatic Espresso Machine Maintenance service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e9. Does manual machine maintenance include group cleaning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Group backflushing and cleaning are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10. Is the portafilter cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The portafilter and filter baskets are deep cleaned as part of the manual espresso machine service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e11. Is the group gasket replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A compatible group gasket is replaced as part of the manual espresso machine maintenance service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12. Is the steam wand cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The steam wand receives a deep cleaning during manual espresso machine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e13. What is included with automatic machine maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service includes descaling, brew-unit or percolator cleaning, exterior cleaning and milk-system cleaning when applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e14. Is the milk system cleaned on an automatic machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the machine includes an automatic milk system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e15. What is included with grinder maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder service includes cleaning of accessible internal components, the grinding chamber, burr area and exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e16. Does grinder maintenance include new burrs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Replacement burrs or other parts are not included unless specifically quoted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e17. Does maintenance include repairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are maintenance services. If additional repairs or replacement parts are required, they can be evaluated separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e18. Should I bring my portafilter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bring your portafilter and filter baskets with your manual espresso machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e19. Should I bring my automatic machine's milk container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If your machine uses a removable milk container or other milk-system components, bring them with the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20. Should I bring the grinder hopper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bring the grinder with its hopper and any normal removable components used during daily operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e21. Can I service my machine and grinder at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Simply select the appropriate maintenance service for each piece of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e22. Where is the maintenance performed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maintenance service is performed by the Café Liégeois technical team in Montréal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Café Liégeois Canada","offers":[{"title":"Manual Machine","offer_id":47327363072089,"sku":"Manualmaintenance","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Automatic Machine","offer_id":47327363104857,"sku":"automaticmaintenance","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Manual Grinder","offer_id":47327363137625,"sku":"grindermaintenance","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5889\/files\/manual-espresso-machine-maintenance-204122.jpg?v=1730809420","url":"https:\/\/cafeliegeois.ca\/products\/professional-espresso-equipment-maintenance","provider":"Café Liégeois Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}