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Sage Bambino and Bambino Plus repair in Copenhagen

The Bambino and Bambino Plus are small and fast, but scale and wear on the steam and pump often hit them. We repair the Bambino and tell you honestly if it isn’t worth it.

  • Free assessment, nothing done without your yes
  • Drop off in Østerbro, pickup by arrangement
  • Not worth repairing? We can often make an offer for the machine

Also known as Breville Bambino (BES450) and Bambino Plus (BES500).

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Ready in 3–7 daysOften faster

12-month warrantyOn the repair

Drop off in ØsterbroPickup by arrangement

Typical faults on the Sage Bambino and Bambino Plus

No water coming through

The pump is noisy but no coffee comes out. Often scale in the ThermoJet system or the pump.

Steam wand not working

Weak or no steam, or automatic milk texturing not working on the Bambino Plus.

Flashing lights

On the Bambino Plus, 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM flashing in turn means it wants descaling. Other patterns can mean a fault.

Weak coffee and low pressure

Usually scale, the pump or a valve that doesn’t close.

Leaks

Water under the machine from hoses, gaskets or O-rings.

Descaling and service

A thorough descale and clean so the machine works like new again.

How a repair works

  1. Describe the fault

    Answer a few short questions on this page. You can send photos afterwards.

  2. Get the price

    An estimate straight away, and the final price once we have seen the machine. Nothing is done until you say yes.

  3. Repair

    The machine is repaired, descaled and tested with a cup of coffee.

  4. Ready to use

    You collect the machine from us in Østerbro. Pay by MobilePay or cash.

What does it cost?

Diagnosis is free. Below is where most repairs land, so you can tell whether it is worth going ahead. The exact price we can only set once the machine is on the bench, because that is the only way to see what is actually wrong.

Service and check-upWhen it just needs a service: descaling, cleaning the brew path and a check of pressure, temperature and steam600–900 kr
One part replacedA gasket, a valve, a sensor, a heating element or new burrs900–1,600 kr
Bigger repairsPump, boiler, control board and electronics1,500–3,000 kr

Guide prices, parts included. Oracle and Dual Boiler usually sit at the top of each range.

  • Diagnosis and assessment are free and non-binding.
  • You get an estimate from your description and a couple of photos.
  • The final price is fixed and agreed before we start.
  • Nothing is done until you have said yes.
  • Say no thanks, and you get the machine back with no bill.

Questions about the Sage Bambino and Bambino Plus

Is it worth repairing a Bambino?

It depends on the fault. A Bambino is cheaper to buy new, so we’ll tell you honestly if the repair isn’t worth it. You can then get an offer for the machine instead.

How much does a repair cost?

It depends on the fault and the parts that need replacing. Answer a few short questions here and send a photo, and you’ll get a ballpark price straight away. The exact price we can only give once the machine is on the bench – that is the only way to see what is actually wrong. You get the price before we start, and you decide.

Can I get the price before I drop the machine off?

You can get an estimate from your description and a couple of photos. The binding price comes once we have seen the machine. If it is higher than you expected, just say no thanks.

What does it cost if I say no thanks?

Nothing. The assessment is free and non-binding. If you turn down the price, you get the machine back as it is, with no bill.

How long does it take?

Usually 3–7 days, often faster. If special parts need ordering, you’ll hear about the timing together with the price.

Is there a warranty on the repair?

Yes, a 12-month warranty. It covers the fault we repaired and the parts we fitted. If the same thing fails again within the year, we put it right at no charge. It does not cover new faults unrelated to the repair, limescale from not descaling, or damage from misuse.

How do I get the machine to you?

You drop the machine off with us at Nyborggade 11D, Østerbro. We agree on a time once you’ve sent your enquiry. If you need it picked up, just say so and we’ll find a solution.

Is Sage the same as Breville?

Yes. Sage is the name Breville uses in the UK and Europe. A Sage Barista Express is the same machine as a Breville Barista Express, and we repair both.

Do you speak English?

Yes. Write to us in English, and we’ll reply in English.

Troubleshooting: try it yourself first

Other Sage models we repair

How to find us

You drop the machine off with us at Nyborggade 11D, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. We take machines in by arrangement, so send an enquiry first and agree on a time. That way we know we are here when you arrive.

  • Metro: Poul Henningsens Plads (M3), about 200 metres away
  • Train: Svanemøllen Station, roughly a ten-minute walk
  • Drop-off by arrangement, pickup only by separate arrangement
Map of Nyborggade 11D in Østerbro, Copenhagen, where the Kaffedoktor workshop is
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