Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother Diagnostic and Easy Repair Part 1

After 2 years and 800 cups ours went dead. (turned on once with no milk). How to take apart and easy fix with component details. These cost £70 in the UK- nearly 10p a cup for froth?

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  • @fukanzu
    @fukanzu Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, from South Africa! This repair worked for me. Our Aeroccino lasted 3 years, frothing at least 5 cups daily. The thermal fuse burned out after I frothed 5 cups successively without cleaning off the burnt milk (lazy me). Now I clean, and cool down the Aeroccino with fridge water between frothings. Your videos were informative and entertaining. :)

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Great job. Good to know I am not wasting my time. It is gratifying to know that stuff is being saved by intrepid people like yourself. Thanks for watching.

  • @michaelburton9830
    @michaelburton98304 жыл бұрын

    You saved my 5 star rating as DIY Mike, I was beavering away with opening the bottom - thanx!!

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    I learned years ago: Fiddle with the top before fiddling with the bottom!

  • @thedyers4318
    @thedyers43182 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the fix it breakdown. Mine got dropped and was simply that the magnet had been rattled out of that plastic cage. Easily fixed. Would have thrown it away had I not found your video. Cheers.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great news. Another one saved!

  • @str8kronic
    @str8kronic3 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing video..very informative. Thank you so much

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @peerappel2012
    @peerappel20125 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the insides! Was looking for how this actually worked, so now I know :-)

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    No problem.

  • @kentsmith7507
    @kentsmith75073 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I bought one of these for $2 that had this problem and fixed it for $4 using your info. :) BTW - it's fine to run without milk. I have another one and after every use, I wash it out and run it without anything in it as a drying method. Been doing this for 3-4 years without the thermal fuse blowing. The problem one I had looked like the milk temp probe (that one on the spring) had come away from the base probably causing it to continue to heat more that it should. So it's quite important to get good contact there.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cant run them at 240V in the UK without milk. They run at 100 Watts more than stated on the label.,

  • @he_is_matt

    @he_is_matt

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm wondering if that's the problem I have, the temp probe. Mine seems to run too long, scorching the milk. Did you reapply the thermal compound that's on the board?

  • @Fanzindel
    @Fanzindel4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve spun mine without fluids and it’ll blink red recognizing the lack of fluid and shut down and work again later. So the fuse doesn’t blow right away. It will normally shut down before that. Something didn’t shut off in yours that caused the fuse to go. Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Almost correct. I know what the problem is because I simulated it. In the UK the voltage is typically 240V AC and in some areas as high as 275V (as it is in my house now). (official mains spec is 230+ 6% -10% VAC). These products are designed for 220-230V AC. As you know the power dissipation in the element is proportional to the square of the RMS voltage. The relationship between supply voltage and heat is not linear. When turned to heat when there is no liquid, the unexpected additional dissipation in the element unbalances the dynamic thermal relationship between the controller's thermistor sensor (designed to shut down the heater safely) and the Thermal fuse (designed to stop a fire or melt-down). I tried it and found the micro controller shuts of the heater power and then about 15 seconds later the thermal fuse blows due to the heat continuing to conduct to the fuse by the overheated element. You can see this in the video as the unit was drawing much more power than stated on the product label and specification. Schoolboy design!!

  • @razenby
    @razenby5 жыл бұрын

    the best set to get in the UK is listed as 'Draper 33 Piece Security Screwdriver Set' It is priced around £5 / US$7. It is on Amazon and eBay. Hopefully they are available near where you live.

  • @3skidrowe

    @3skidrowe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take a (an old, crapped out) Phillips bit, put it on a grinder, and create your own in a few minutes as an alternative. Hold with a tightened vice grip for absolute control.

  • @panbobber9515
    @panbobber95152 жыл бұрын

    Thx a lot, 3,-€ for a successful repair - perfect, I‘m happy and I saved 70,-€ for new one

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help

  • @TangodownNZ
    @TangodownNZ10 ай бұрын

    These repair videos are gold. Thank you very much. I suspect my one has this same problem. My Nespresso Essenza Mini will not stop pumping water unless I pull the wall plug out. It would be great if you could look at a potential cause of this. Liked, subscribed

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    7 ай бұрын

    If the buttons seem to work and the motor just wont stop it might be a stuck motor relay or switch transistor. If lights doesn't respond t button presses then it is likely the controller has gone wrong.

  • @jfzinsa
    @jfzinsa3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias por este video. Me ha sido muy útil. Saludos desde Cartagena. España.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dnada.

  • @carlossalvadorcastellanosh9342
    @carlossalvadorcastellanosh93422 жыл бұрын

    greattttt..........thanks for your help........grettings from mexico

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Carlos, I hope things are good for you over in Mexico. UK Politicians have gone crazy!!

  • @core2udo746
    @core2udo7465 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Video, could you add a list of the needed Parts in the video?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Look at around 17 minutes on this video, Repair is covered in part 2.

  • @jacobframe8769
    @jacobframe87692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Subscribed

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @bharatpuri84
    @bharatpuri8410 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have the same issue, but can't kind a screw driver that can help open the customised frother screws. Can you clarify what scre driver you had used? Whats the head called? Thanks

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    10 ай бұрын

    Just search Amazon or eBay for security driver bits. Look like a cross-head screw driver but with only three flutes,

  • @michaelaldworth8136
    @michaelaldworth8136 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning. Thanks for the video. Do you have any more thermal fuses available please? Thanks Mike

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Mike sorry for late reply. Yes I have a couple if you need one.

  • @Tiffanyofoz
    @Tiffanyofoz5 жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem with my Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother from my magimix m190 as you have in this video, GREAT VIDEO by the way. I have cleaned off the scorched milk and tried it again. The same thing keeps happening, scorched milk ring. Any Suggestions?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    It could be the microprocessor crashing. Unfortunately if you turn on with no liquid in just once it it will happen on UK mains as it was really designed for 220 230V and UK mains can go up to 245.

  • @Apocalypse.2
    @Apocalypse.24 ай бұрын

    Great video! Maybe I’m over thinking but wouldn’t switching out the 13amp fuse in the 3 pin plug to a 3amp make the inline fuse redundant and easy to repair in the event over current were to occur?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 ай бұрын

    That would work but is not recommended as best practice for two reasons: 1. The plug-top fuses tend to be quite slow to react t anything other than a catastrophic overload.. A in the unit taking say 6 Amps a lot of smoke and even fire can be produced but can take a while for a 3 Amp fuse will blow. 2. The protection is not there if the counter-top power is substituted. I know this as this frother will work on almost any kettle base used in the UK. It works on our 3kW kettle base.

  • @frumme2ya
    @frumme2ya Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the very helpful video. Would you happen to be familiar with the BMF600XL Breville milk frother? Mine seems to work once in a while, but generally just heats up without frothing at all. Even more bizarre is that my friend has the same model and all other combinations work (i.e. my tank with my friend's base, his tank with my base, his tank with his base), but not my tank with my base. Do you know if what you did in this video would fix my issue? It almost seems like it simply is a "contact" issue between the tank and base...

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Likely a bad connection of the spring contact onto the heating element. You can open it up and give them a tweak to make them press harder onto the thick film, heating element contacts. Also it could be a sticky mains relay - they are prone top that.

  • @frumme2ya

    @frumme2ya

    Жыл бұрын

    @@razenby Thank you so much for the reply. Any chance you would have a detailed how-to you could point me to on fixing those two potential issues?

  • @samuelkeen6733
    @samuelkeen6733 Жыл бұрын

    Does anybody know where I can buy the parts needed? Any links available?

  • @AJW618
    @AJW6185 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Also a triggered/broken thermal fuse in our device. Easy diagnostic and fix with this video.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful

  • @GadgetoidUK
    @GadgetoidUK9 ай бұрын

    My original - 11+ year old - Aerocinno just added itself to the blown fuse graveyard. Mine is slightly different, though, with an SMD part directly mounted to the heating element and the red wire routed well out of the way. At least I think that’s what it was- it has totally evaporated.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    9 ай бұрын

    It is a printed fuse where the conductive ink is exposed (i.e no ceramic glaze). When it get hot it oxidises and disappears. The best frother to get is the Ambiano. It is cheap, works well and is very reliable. It doesn't suffer the design flaws that plague the he others. Aldi sell them from time to time or Ebay.

  • @davidcarlislebtinternetcom
    @davidcarlislebtinternetcom2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Magic Smoke, thank you for your great video. Would it be possible to buy the resisters from you please. If not would you mind sending me a link to where I can buy them. Thank you David

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, I don't have any at present. I will scout my component box and see if I have any spares. I got fed up with the 5% of people on eBay that are idiots. Unfortunately eBay doesn't recognise the difference between an upstanding buyer and disingenuous idiot. As they say: No good deed goes unpunished!

  • @lydiabedford9166
    @lydiabedford91663 жыл бұрын

    Do you still have any of the fuse parts to buy rather than me purchasing the full pack? Thank you for a very useful video!

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Yes. Email me ark.mail@gmx.com

  • @kristinferguson1189
    @kristinferguson11893 жыл бұрын

    When I opened mine (and hoo boy was it hard to remove from the sleeve!) I discovered that my fuse is "222R UMI 5A 115C 250V~ PT" and I couldn't find any with that exact specification anywhere, but I can get "222R UMI 5A 115C 250V~ TF". Is there any difference between the PT and the TF at the end? Will the TF version work? I am not experienced at all with any of this stuff.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    I reviewed the datasheets for you. The 22R part of the designator is the pertinent bit of teh spec. So you should be good with either part at 115VAC. Link to datasheets: cci-tco.com/thermal-link/

  • @RickSwartwood
    @RickSwartwood2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You. I'm going to find these parts and seee if I can fix. - do you happen to have a direct link for the two items needed?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I donthave any parts but I will order some. I got fed up with eBay as some end users were clueless and were claiming the I sent were bad when there was clearly a blown controller. They didn't even check the parts they took out to confirm the fault. 100% their bad and eBay just went around refunding some buyers. Not interested in fair play or justice just trying to compete with Amazon.

  • @monabri7387
    @monabri73874 жыл бұрын

    I've just taken my 10 year old Aero apart...what thermal fuse ? (certainly not an in line one like he one you show. We have bought another Nespresso machine (Krups) even though the old machine is still going but the aero has just failed. I'm taking the old one apart because it seems like a good idea at the time!

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just made a new video showing how to fix the the early aeroccino heating element (the type that is not fitted with a thermal fuse)

  • @gregralston5874
    @gregralston58742 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking for help repairing my slightly older model for months and stumbled across this one. Many thanks as it is extremely helpful. Have you any of the fuses left over? I’d be willing to pay the post.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will have a look.

  • @OliFairfax

    @OliFairfax

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too please :)

  • @arashpakraftar3343
    @arashpakraftar33433 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for video, my thermal fuse is fine but not heating what component may cause?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check the spring contacts are making good contact with the heating element. Check the heating element resistance with a multi meter. It should be between 100 to 130 ohms approximately.

  • @arashpakraftar3343

    @arashpakraftar3343

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby Thank your for the reply,I did reassemble it and switch to cold and the hot then it works!!! I didn't find out why but it works now!!

  • @SaurisMTB
    @SaurisMTB Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the hint how to open the device. I removed the thermal resistor [correction: fuse] completely. I guess that the milk cooker gets a bit too hot since the milk tends to burn in a bit (although the device swicthes off correctly); it seems that the temperature sensor and the heat protection are too close, explaining why the latter blows. I will see how long the device lasts.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Note, it is a thermal safety fuse not a resistor the removal of the thermal fuse constitutes a fire risk. If the controller crashes or the heater relay weld closed it will could well melt down. . It is designed for 230VAC mains. Because the mains in the UK can be as high as 245V the thick-film heating element is to powerful and the production variance of the thickness of the print of the element can affect the power level. Every failed unit I have tested draws more power than stated on the label. Our house cabling and power supply is a much better suited to delivering the full mains voltage at the socket. The dynamics of the thermistor and the thermal fuse are wrong. The design of this product is an environmental crime. I have a new milk frother from Lidl that works much better as it keeps the whisk running for about eight seconds after the heater is turned off. This prevents charring of very frothy milk as the milk keeps circulating.

  • @SaurisMTB

    @SaurisMTB

    Жыл бұрын

    @@razenby agree

  • @mannyevangelista
    @mannyevangelista3 ай бұрын

    Very helpful vid. Tnx! 👍👏🙋

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Please like and subscribe if you can.

  • @flipschwipp6572
    @flipschwipp6572 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing how to open this sucker. In mine (3194) the relay contacts were corroded so i just changed the relay for a new relay.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Good tip. Had they got wet?

  • @flipschwipp6572

    @flipschwipp6572

    Жыл бұрын

    @@razenby I dont think they got wet, the enclosure was dry and the relay itself is sealed. It was just badly manufactured or normal degradation. Spare relay parts number is 834-1a-b-c-9VDC but 12VDC is more available and also works from 9VDC according to the datasheet.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    @@flipschwipp6572 Cheers. Good info.

  • @3skidrowe
    @3skidrowe3 жыл бұрын

    To create a triple lobe . . . . take a (an old, crapped out) Phillips bit, put it on a grinder, and create your own in a few minutes as an alternative. Hold with a tightened vice grip for absolute control.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good tip. They can also be removed them before with a small/medium flat blade that lodges quite well in the screw head.

  • @janecroot7960
    @janecroot79602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much - £2.99 to fix the problem! So much better than having to buy a new one

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear. Merry hristmas.

  • @andycollins4453
    @andycollins44534 жыл бұрын

    Help mine has no visible thermal fuse ...any ideas how to fix please the red wire which has the thermal fuse on your Nespresso is just a continuous wire - thanks I got it to pieces ok 🙂

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have just made a video on how to fix the heating element in the Aeroccino that does not have a thermal fuse. It is on the channel in the Aeroccino playlist.

  • @rorygoodman2670
    @rorygoodman26703 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I put my protein shake in the throther and it stopped working, a bad smell came from the throther have I burnt the motor out or is the thermal fuse blown?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably the thermal fuse. It is easy to blow and easy to check. Have look. I sell fuses at cost on eBay.

  • @davidcarlislebtinternetcom
    @davidcarlislebtinternetcom2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @liquidlen9261
    @liquidlen92615 жыл бұрын

    hello, can you give me a link where I can buy the srewdriver you used for open the Aeroccino? thx

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Len, the best set to get in the UK is listed as 'Draper 33 Piece Security Screwdriver Set' It is priced around £5 / US$7. It is on Amazon and eBay.

  • @johnicke6303

    @johnicke6303

    3 жыл бұрын

    search Draper 31 piece precision screwdriver & bit set then use cr-v t10

  • @user-ej7nr7pb5c
    @user-ej7nr7pb5c5 жыл бұрын

    dear magic smoke, I have same aeroccino. And I can't hot milk, I can use only cold milk bubble. In this case is also temperature sensor or other problem? please give me ur advise.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, It is most likely one of three causes. Take the cover off and 1. Check that the spring contacts are pressing on the heating element with firm pressure. See if there is any evidence of sparking between the contacts and the contacts on the heating element printed circuit. Use metal polish to clean the contacts of they are discolored. bend teh contacts so the sit slightly higher before reassembly. (This will ensure reliable contact). 2. Inspect the heating element printed circuit carefully. If it is open circuit you should see some witness on the tracking. Measure the heating element printed circuit resistance with a multi meter. The 220V model will measure between 100 and 120 Ohms. 110V version will measure approximately half the resistance of the 220 volt model, 3. It could be a failed relay. The relay switches only the heating element. Good luck with it.

  • @verorodz12

    @verorodz12

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello@@razenby , hopefully your doing well! Thank you for your informational video. I have the same 👆🏻Problem, but not the same aeroccino . The bottom part has a different openings. It doesn't use the Tri.. I could send a picture. Greetings

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@verorodz12 Thanks. Send a picture to ark.mail@gmx.com.

  • @verorodz12

    @verorodz12

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby sent, thank you!

  • @marianojuarezdambola
    @marianojuarezdambola9 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Please help. First things first, THANK YOU. I need ro replace exactly that same part, but I couldn’t find the fuse anywhere. I found option for + or - 150 degrees Celsius, which is fair enough. But, in respect to the amperes, those options only come in 10A or more. Sorry for my ignorance, what I remember from high school is that more amperes wouldn’t damage any circuit. Is that right? Can I put a 10A 150 degree thermal fuse then into this thing?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    9 ай бұрын

    The thermal fuse is overtemp protection device. The current rating is the working current. i.e. It doesn't provide over-current protection. If you are in the UK and you have a 13A UK plug then for over-current protection simply fit a standard 3 Amp fuse in the plug and then you can safely use the fuse you have bought. Good luck.

  • @marianojuarezdambola

    @marianojuarezdambola

    9 ай бұрын

    @@razenby Thanks for your answer! I’m actually living in France now, btw. Sorry if I wasn’t clear enough before. I don’t want an over current fuse, I don’t think I need that kind of protection. The only problem I have is that I cannot find the 22xr (4A 250v) fuse at the store. They have similar models, but the AMPs are not the same. So my concern is that if I install, for example, a 5A fuse, I could burn anything in the circuit. Is this a problem then?

  • @chrisl127
    @chrisl1273 жыл бұрын

    Hi there. Fantastic, informative video I must say. On a slightly different topic if you don't mind; I have just recently purchased a faulty Lattissima One which is 'stuck in descaling mode'. When you switch the machine on at the wall, all of the lights on the machine start blinking, but the pump won't run at all. I have purchased a replacement thermal cut out fuse for the unit and intend to repair it this weekend. Do you think the issue will be a broken thermal fuse and I'm on the right track? Sorry to hijack the comments section on this video. I would have emailed you but don't have your email..

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I don't know this model. Does descaling mode require user interaction?. Maybe there is a procedure required to notify that the scaling mode is completed. My Deloghi Cafe Corso machine is very picky about the process and sometimes you have to do it a couple of times to make the Descale light go out. ..

  • @jonting7847
    @jonting7847 Жыл бұрын

    Hi great vid. But mine spins half a turn then stops . If the thermal fuse is blown it wouldn’t turn at all. I suspect the other thermal cut off is malfunctioning… Any ideas? Thanks for the help Edit :: I’ve now fixed this by reversing the polarity of the motor. Swap red and black pins and it works !

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Take it out an have a look at the contacts where the power comes into the electronics. It could be it arcs when the heater element is turned on. This happens after a short delay to allow the whisk to get up to rotational speed. . You may be able to see arcing where the contacts bring in the power or where the power is delivered via contacts to the thick-film heating element. Inspect clean and reset )bend) the contacts as necessary. This is the usual cause.

  • @miguelpilgrim

    @miguelpilgrim

    3 ай бұрын

    I have the same problem. Spins half a turn and turns off instantly. Tried swapping the pins on my motor and it has not fixed it for me in this case.

  • @krob8547
    @krob85475 жыл бұрын

    mine seems to be getting weak after having it for about 5 weeks from brand new ,any ideas would be very helpful thank you keep up the awesome videos

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Weak as in Hot milk no froth or....Is the interior including the inside of the rotary whisk clean? If so, it sounds like it has failed.

  • @amydodd5609

    @amydodd5609

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same problem as K rob, it turns on and sounds like its frothing then when its stopped the milk isnt as hot as normal and there is just a couple of bubbles and no proper froth.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Where in the world are you? If the UK then send it to me and I'll take a look and put a video up for others.

  • @isaacgill4943
    @isaacgill49435 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Any chance you still have spares of these two parts i could buy from you so im not left with 9 extras ill have no use for? Kind regards Isaac

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have them. Send your address to sales@invebo.com and Ill post them out.

  • @chrispope1241

    @chrispope1241

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby I suspect you've kindly sold any remaining spares on to grateful people repairing their aeroccinos thanks to your helpful vid - if not, would you be happy to sell me a replacement fuse?

  • @monohoh
    @monohoh Жыл бұрын

    hi! thank you for your video! I am an industrial design student and designing a milk frother. I am struggling with this machine's dimensions like motors, resistance parts, etc. If you have this product with you can you help me with the overall dimensions? If you can I would be very happy :) thank you, and have a nice day!

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    The best bet is to get hold of a few and note their designs and most importantly their weaknesses. • Consider in your preliminary work on the project and detail your findings: • Motors are usually DC 12 volts. You can cannibalise a failed frother from eBay to get the parts you need. • Many models suffer charring of the milk that gets burned onto the heating area of the unit and is difficult to remove. • There are many variants of 'mil' Skimmed, semi skimmed, pasteurized, Oat etc etc. Not all of them froth. test and note the differences. • Experiment with different whisk shapes and speed and note the results of your trial. • Some models, Nespresso for example, do not do well on UK mains where the voltage can exceed 250V AC. Dissipation in a resistor increases with the square of the voltage. This causes huge reliability issues and milk charring. • Thermal coupling between heater temperature and the sensor need to be excellent so you can react really fast to someone powering up when the unit is empty. Tens of thousands of Nespresso units have ended up in landfill due to poor design in this respect. • Why oh why don't they run the whisk on for 10 seconds after the heater is turned off (set temp reached)? The frothy milk chars after the whisk is turned off. • There is no PID or thermal modelling of the unit in the firmware. Reduction of the heater power input when approaching the set point would prevent milk drying and burning on the heating area of the canister. • Consider using a Triac instead of a relay for heater power input control then you have the ability can pulse the heater power with the micro to any level you need. Control is key. • If you have the skills then the best bet might be to take a Nespresso, analyse it and produce a report regarding the appalling design and redesign without the Achilles heel faults.

  • @speccyiiii7677
    @speccyiiii76773 жыл бұрын

    Great videos. I have what looks like exactly the same frother (Model 3192. 240V. 50Hz. 600W). Red light works fine, if I hold the same button for 2 seconds the blue light work fine. the heater works on red and stays cool on blue so all fine there... only problem is the bloody spinners don't spin! I'm thinking the magnet/s? Any suggestions would be appreciated. P.S Here's an easy fix for burnt milk on the bottom of the frother without using scrapers. With the frother 'unplugged' mix a small amount of Bi-Carb of Soda (about half the size of a cigarette filter) and water to the first 'Max' level and give it a stir, let it soak for 25-30 minutes and any burnt milk will wipe off with a soft sponge or cloth. Cheers, Rik.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip on how to clean. Can you hear the motor running but you have no spin? If so as you say could be a magnet problem. I saw a comment somewhere about magnets coming dislodged. Sounds like it is time to whip out the screws and have a look!

  • @speccyiiii7677

    @speccyiiii7677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby Cheers for that. There are bubbles as it heats but not sure about sound, I'll have a listen later without any music playing. Good onya.

  • @PP-qx6ss
    @PP-qx6ss3 жыл бұрын

    Hey I have this can you repair it for me if I send it across and also I need help with aeroccino 4 base it's not working due to power surge

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I am up to my ears paid work at the moment.

  • @oxharp
    @oxharp Жыл бұрын

    Hi where can I get the base screw bits from please.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Triangular bits....www.amazon.co.uk/Mesee-Magnetic-Triangle-Screwdriver-Triangular/dp/B08H8DM7BW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2D5JAU1B4CI0Z&keywords=triangular+screwdriver+bits&qid=1663675381&sprefix=triangular+scredwriver+bits%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySjBRUldWQkFRSTk5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjIxNDA4MlVDQlFETlBQWUlCSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTg3NTM4MU0xUDRRSkpYTFI2NyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

  • @phatysss6180
    @phatysss61803 жыл бұрын

    hello..may i know the size and shape of the screwdriver to open the motor?thank you

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is a Trilobular screwdriver but a small-medium flat bladed driver can be lodged into the head to undo the screws.

  • @phatysss6180

    @phatysss6180

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby thank you

  • @999playitagain
    @999playitagain2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how do you remove the plastic casing on the motor and the magnet, please?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I haven't tried that move..

  • @TheDukeOfReason
    @TheDukeOfReason2 ай бұрын

    I know this is an old video now but I'm curious as the voltage for 240 states 4amp, why did you order 3 amp fuses?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 ай бұрын

    The unit draws ~550 watts at 240V with unity power factor. That is a smidge over 2 amps....

  • @TheDukeOfReason

    @TheDukeOfReason

    2 ай бұрын

    @@razenby oh so how come the original fuse is rated for 4 amps at 240 volts? 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @psmount
    @psmount Жыл бұрын

    Mine doesn’t have a thermal fuse at all. The red wire just goes straight across. The section of heating element directly under your fuse was however severed twice at the ‘double back’ spot. I tried to link those up but failed. Good video though. Well done.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Pete Cheers,

  • @angelika9128
    @angelika91283 жыл бұрын

    Hi, my Aeroccino went the other day. I checked and it's the thermal fuse that's blown exactly like yours. By any chance would you have any spare left of these fuses please.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi angelica, yes I do. Send me a message and donate £3.50 to your favorite charity and I will send some out. They are in stock at my office and they ship every day. Send your address to ark.mai@gmx.com

  • @angelika9128

    @angelika9128

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby Thank you so much for your kind offer, I have sent my address to your email now.

  • @angelika9128

    @angelika9128

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby Hi sorry but is the email you gave me correct as I am getting an Address Not Found error for that email address

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@angelika9128 It is the correct address.

  • @rafailkoutsogiannis9552
    @rafailkoutsogiannis95524 ай бұрын

    17:15 - If the offline switcher chip has blown out, is it possible to fix it or does it go straight to the landfill? I opened my Aeroccino the other day and it looked until I noticed that the top of the chip was broken.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 ай бұрын

    It can be fixed remember to check the surrounding diodes and series input resistor. usually about 27 ohm 2 watt wire wire wound. Laquer the chip and PCB after changing. Clear nail varnish will do, Remember to subscribe too!! Thanks

  • @katherinekalimnakis4986
    @katherinekalimnakis49863 жыл бұрын

    The frother only shows the blue light not the red so I cant make a hot drink. What can I do to fix this? TIA

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure what causes that, Open her up and check the element and fuse (if fitted) are good.

  • @kelleyrawlings
    @kelleyrawlings3 жыл бұрын

    Mike. God love ya for this, man. But I’m a middle aged house. I’m like WHATTTT??? I’m not equipped lol. Thank you anyway!

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @paulfanner4046
    @paulfanner40463 жыл бұрын

    I was given a non working Aeroccino 3190. It's not exactly the same as the one in the video, but it has the same thermal fuse. A dead fuse. I'm in Cape Town and I found RS here had replacements at R14 in a pack of ten, , but I also found a single one at R24 at Mantech

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any fuse with the correct temperature will be OK.

  • @alessandroc7985
    @alessandroc7985 Жыл бұрын

    hello, can you help me to solve the problem of my aeroccino? I press start and the engine receives a small impulse, the red LED lights up for a few moments but then everything stops

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Difficult to be certain as there can be several causes. Check connection between the contacts in the base and the controller. The contacts may be loose - you can see effects of sparking on the contacts. Does the whisk spin freely- check motor spindle isn't seized. failed reservoir smoothing capacitor on low voltage side of off-line mains buck mains regulator. Buck regulator chip failed. Thermistor has failed.

  • @alessandroc7985

    @alessandroc7985

    Жыл бұрын

    @@razenby In the meantime, thank you for your reply, the card of my aeroccino is different from the one in the video (it doesn't have a thermal fuse) Could you point me in a picture of the controller the following components: tank smoothing capacitor, regulator chip and thermistor? Grazie e Ciao

  • @lentner3
    @lentner3 Жыл бұрын

    Have you got any of the thermal fuses spare or am I 3 years too late 😂. Thanks for the vid

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    I will have a look.

  • @bastiaanw3519
    @bastiaanw35193 жыл бұрын

    My son knocked the frother of the kitchen table and it started rattling inside, so I had to open it up to check what went wrong. So I ordered tri-lobe bits and got it open thanks to this video! Luckily only one of the plastic legs was broken, nothing seriously, or so it seems (have yet to re-assemble and test). [edit, 2 years later: it’s still working]

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @zichiro

    @zichiro

    6 ай бұрын

    How did you re assemble it? Im having a hard time with the last part because the rubber button is in the way

  • @bastiaanw3519

    @bastiaanw3519

    6 ай бұрын

    @@zichiroI can’t remember exactly, but what I do remember is that it comes to very precise positioning/rotation.

  • @ru79dz
    @ru79dz4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, are you still able to send in the parts abroad?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we hold them is stock. ark.mail@virgin.net

  • @laloktifa
    @laloktifa4 жыл бұрын

    My Aeroccino beats very well in the cold, but when I want hot it fixes but in one go it fails and the red light blinks and stops any idea how to fix it?

  • @owoblackheart

    @owoblackheart

    4 жыл бұрын

    mine too, try to do cold froth for about 2-3 times until outer can feel warm, then try to do the hot froth, hopefully it can be done by now, this problem might be happened because the heater coil inside is already weakened or broken....

  • @Vincthedwarf

    @Vincthedwarf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tested the heat switch & it was good. I cleaned the two contacts on the heater with a flat screwdriver. The two arms of metal where not touching the contacts enough, I added more tension to them. And it worked again.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good job!

  • @daverobertson8138

    @daverobertson8138

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby I checked all those things and mine is still flashing red when I try to heat How do I test the semiconductor?

  • @nerminahmed5840
    @nerminahmed58404 жыл бұрын

    From where can I get the heating part for the aeroccino please..it's jot heating up the milk but it's frothing

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    The travesty is that you cant get the heating element as a separate part. You need a whole new body can. I don't know if or where they are stocked. I have never seen.

  • @nerminahmed5840

    @nerminahmed5840

    4 жыл бұрын

    Magic Smoke thank you so much

  • @marcevans3980

    @marcevans3980

    3 жыл бұрын

    @magicsmoke Mine has just done the same, it’s frothing but not heat coming out of the unit. I guess your fix won’t help with this problem?

  • @Ishi-xi3mr
    @Ishi-xi3mr2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Magic Smoke, are you still able to send the components abroad?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am not sure I have any stock left at the moment. I'll see if I have few left over and get back to you. We post internationally every working day so no problem getting one out to you if I have one as I just tell someone to do it. I don't list on eBay's anymore due to idiots that expect a new fuse to fix every fault. Too much admin for a non-profit activity, It just goes to prove the old adage 'no good deed goes unpunished'

  • @Ishi-xi3mr

    @Ishi-xi3mr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby thank for your help. I already soldered the wire to confirm that the issue is related to the fuse. Without the fuse the frother is working fine. Hope to hear from you.

  • @jdpdm
    @jdpdm7 ай бұрын

    What I never found out: How to assemble the parts again so that the small silikon nose (the switch inside the blank cup) gets back into the hole of the motor again for the on/off function :/

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    7 ай бұрын

    Take the button out of the housing and refit after sliding the mechanism into place.

  • @Stratofelipe
    @Stratofelipe4 жыл бұрын

    Mine doesnt have that fuse... is another model so i guess with no fuse it died?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just released a video showing how to repair the element on Aeroccino that has no thermal fuse.

  • @razenby
    @razenby3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a reel of each component - the thermal & 3A current fuses. They are listed in a Kit pre-crimped on a not-for-profit listing on eBay ITEM number 133511114094 . We ship internationally every day anyway so it is easy to slip in a few sets of parts into the packing stream to help Tubers.

  • @holmsyholme2607

    @holmsyholme2607

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Magic, I've just purchased one of your kits. Its really kind of you to have split them up and to ship them out so we all don't have £10 worth of spares lying about lol.... So a big thank you for your time and effort.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@holmsyholme2607 No problem. The guys at office will ship later today. Another one saved ..

  • @hanytakla325
    @hanytakla3252 жыл бұрын

    Great DIY, anyone can help with the number of the offline switcher next to the high voltage capacitor @ minute 10:08 , mine is damaged and can't find the number anywhere - I have exactly the same board (8 pin IC) Thanks in advance

  • @hanytakla325

    @hanytakla325

    2 жыл бұрын

    Found an image of nespresso frother but I think the board is slightly different, it's showing offline switcher with the code LNK306GN, however it has only 7 pins while mine has 8 pins, I don't know much about electronic stuff but I think it's not the same part, what do you think ? And appreciate if anyone can help with the switcher at minute 10:08, thanks

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have an 8 pin device then the datasheet id displayed in part two of the Aerccino repair video. I think it is a Texas Instruments chip.

  • @hanytakla325

    @hanytakla325

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby watched part 2 twice and couldn't find it 😪, appreciate ur help

  • @hanytakla325

    @hanytakla325

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any luck with the Offline switcher number shown in minute 10:08 🤔

  • @tahanialqahtani1357
    @tahanialqahtani13574 жыл бұрын

    My aerrocino used to work just fine but lately the red button keeps blinking and doesn’t make any froth anymore.. it’s just new I don’t know what’s wrong with it... everything is clean and looks fine. I bought it 4 weeks ago

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure what that error is. Anyone know?

  • @nokasukondhabhant5751

    @nokasukondhabhant5751

    3 жыл бұрын

    Having the same problem now...

  • @tahanialqahtani1357

    @tahanialqahtani1357

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noka Sukondhabhant the issue was with the milk I guess.. I changed the milk and it went back to normal :/

  • @phatysss6180

    @phatysss6180

    3 жыл бұрын

    hello..may i know what size and shape of the srewdriver needed to open the motor?there are 2 screw attach.thank you

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I do not know - Anyone?

  • @piapapaya9897
    @piapapaya98972 жыл бұрын

    after 3 months mine does not froth milk like the way it used to... now it's sudsy and full of bubbles... what's wrong with mine?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe the spinner isn't going full speed? Check it is clean and check the magnet is present. The type of milk also makes a greart difference. Skimmed Long life milk is like bubble bath whereas pasturised skimmed milk doesn't foam much.

  • @piapapaya9897

    @piapapaya9897

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@razenby thanks so much. I use 2% all the time... this morning I opened another gallon of 2% then it's perfect again... I am guessing it's the milk that is the culprit... I'll see in the next few days.. thanks again Sir!

  • @MrRoachman
    @MrRoachman3 жыл бұрын

    You obviously know your way about a circuit board, I have a faulty aerocchino 4 that is faulty, 4 lights flashing after you select program, unfortunately due to been over two years old nespresso will not exchange, they only replace and do not fix.Have you had any dealings or can you direct me to a site that I can buy new circuit board. Also would you be up for having a look and fix Ill obviously pay for all costs.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Patrick. You can post it to me and Ill have quick look. No promises but I haven't seen a V4. Might make an interesting video.

  • @alanvango5677
    @alanvango5677 Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate I'm trying to get in touch with you pls I need the 2 parts from you how do i contact pls

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I dont have any stock right now.

  • @InterstudyTeam
    @InterstudyTeam3 жыл бұрын

    How can I make it hotter?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is there anything in the instructions?

  • @waeld4234
    @waeld423412 күн бұрын

    Do you still have a spare?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    7 күн бұрын

    No sorry. I used to supply them but just got inundated with questions. You can buythe parts on Aliexpress

  • @navinkv007
    @navinkv00721 күн бұрын

    Can you pls share a link to buy screwdriver

  • @navinkv007

    @navinkv007

    21 күн бұрын

    I’m getting red blinking light. What’s your suggestion? Also pls share components to buy. URL?

  • @navinkv007

    @navinkv007

    21 күн бұрын

    Please share me AliExpress link. It will really help me. Thank you.

  • @qwertyuiop999988
    @qwertyuiop999988 Жыл бұрын

    Can you fix this for me? Will Pay?

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    No sorry, I am working on design contracts,. I don't have any spare time. Thanks for watching.

  • @amcc2531
    @amcc2531 Жыл бұрын

    I have one of these frothers , I replaced the blown part with a thermal resettable fuse SF129E rated 133 deg c , 10 Amp / 250V It should have reset after cutting out !! However it is dud !! Not very encouraging as it should have worked

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    The fuse I have seen in these are one shot over temp and blow i.e. - I have never seen a non resettable type in an aeroccino. The current rating on these devices usually refers to the max operating current at the rated temperature. Check the component datasheet, They aren't to be used as a current fuse.

  • @666dunney
    @666dunney3 жыл бұрын

    hi mate Can I send you my machine for you to fix if you can and how much thanks love my coffee.

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I am working on a design contract at he moment so don't have time to take on repairs,

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv3 жыл бұрын

    Now if they had a crude weight sensor, no milk = no boom :)

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It is optimised for 230V not nasty UK 240 to 260V. Power dissipation goes up a s a square of the voltage so the thing heats up so fast that the micro's thermistor lags so far behind that the thermal fuse blows before the Micro switches the element off.

  • @dkay636
    @dkay6364 ай бұрын

    Mine works but won't frothe no more

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 ай бұрын

    Doesn't that mean it doesn't work?

  • @joannavanweegen4936
    @joannavanweegen49364 жыл бұрын

    Can I send you my machine for you to fix.?! @magicsmoke 😆

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joanna - Ill take a look if you still have it,

  • @womenrespecter879
    @womenrespecter8793 жыл бұрын

    ? They literally send you a bag so that you can recycle the pods

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very generous of them... The whole set up is a crap idea. We threw ours out and bought a Delonghi bean to cup machine. It has worked perfectly every day for 36 months so far. Cheaper to run and youget to sniff the beans!!

  • @yerahmeelspawn
    @yerahmeelspawn10 ай бұрын

    How do i put it back? Lol

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    10 ай бұрын

    Follow the video and feel your way...

  • @yerahmeelspawn

    @yerahmeelspawn

    10 ай бұрын

    I felt a snap. and now a piece is hanging. lol@@razenby

  • @benjaminbaragry7928
    @benjaminbaragry79286 ай бұрын

    maybe not the nespresso story and just crack on mate

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    6 ай бұрын

    Video is doing OK but thanks for the advice but I wont be taking it...

  • @shirinnourmand2817
    @shirinnourmand2817 Жыл бұрын

    I think you say a lot of stories before u get to the point, out of my patience

  • @razenby

    @razenby

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry these videos are evidently not for you. People that have no patience should watch channels with simple details delivered quickly..