Breville Appliances

Never buying another BREVILLE brand again. My coffee machine was bought in June 2023. This machine from the start was noisy when it delivered coffee… Read more

and never got much pressure on the gauge. Crema was never great either. Then a few days ago, it started leaking water (less than 1/3cup) at the back when you start it up. Second product that has not lasted. Before had Breville fast slow cooker that was not very old before it stopped working.

Great coffee machine at the start, then........... Purchased 3.5 years ago. After first 1.5 years it had major overheating issues so reached out to… Read more

support and had an expensive service. Another year later the same issue but now the actual casing is melting due to the heat and we can't use. Reached out again to Breville Support providing the previous case numbers, photos etc. Their response was "Can you tell me what the issue is?" They obviously hadn't read the case (or previous case) notes or looked at the pics or information provided.

Customer "Support" eventually provided a 3rd party service company after requesting again (service provider different to the first time) and a $900 quote later aparantly it's my issue "your responsibility out of warranty" with no regard to fire safety or a faulty machine breaking down every year since purchase. Overheating is a common issue apparantly and Breville ignore the problem and don't stand by their product.

For a $3K machine you would expect it to last longer than 2 years and have ongoing over heating issues every year since to a point where the metal casing is melting.

Do your math before investing in Breville's expensive Coffee Machines. Their products are amazing when they work but they dont work for long and cost a fortune.

It is also dissapointing that they don't care about fire risks and customer safety.

There is so much to like about the Breville BES920 Dual Boiler. It is certainly a tool that can produce pretty good espresso based coffee. From my… Read more

extra lunga macchiato, to various strength Piccolo - plus, cappuccino and creamy flat white. Delicious! Not as fast or as professionally done as a better quality espresso machine - but for its price - excellent. The drawback is that Breville do not build their machines to last. My second machine gave me close to 3 years before the steam wand started dribbling madly. That wasn't too bad, but soon afterwards the machine became unusable due to the geyser emitting from the hot water outlet. At least this machine gave me 3 years - my first gave me less than 2 years before it needed its first repair. Then less than two years again before a waterfall started dripping from most of the way across the front of the machine. So whether it's planned obsolescence; shoddy planning; construction values and/or workmanship - I expected better. Surely at this price it is reasonable to expect that the machine be capable of doing what it's supposedly designed to do for more than 2-3 years. It's supposed to operate under pressure at high temperatures - which it does, but not for very long. Thankfully I still have a plunger and am quite capable at operating that.

It doesn't get up to pressure. During the early years of ownership it took a very long time to reach pressure but did cook eventually. I rarely… Read more

used it because of this. I didn't know it should not take that long until I got a cheapy pressure cooker recently. I contacted Breville and as it was just outside of warranty (I paid extra for 2 year warranty too) they wouldn't replace the unit or cover repairs or refund. They offered half off a new replacement unit but why would I want that when it takes so much longer to get up to pressure? I wanted a refund or credit to buy a different Breville product from their webstore like their reliable espresso machines I have owned for many years. For such an expensive appliance this is pathetic after sales service. My Aldi pressure cooker at fraction of the price works faster and better.

Bought to make my coffee fast!! whilst brewing coffee, milk can be heating up at same time, a win win...however 18mths after purchasing I noticed… Read more

plastics of interior starting to deteriorate, I'm now concerned that if by chance the milk boils out of jug & into base will it go inside unit causing issues/short etc, checked with a friend who also has one as they have the same issue. Poor manufacturing making it like everything else 'a disposable society' tired of having to constantly replace stuff due to SHORT life expectancy, not a cheap product Very expensive to replace EACH TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of the best !!!! – Best and excellent❤️ I bought this model 2009 and juicer still working . Quick and easy to juice in this. I have no complaint. If the product last me this long. It just tells me one thing it’s very Reliable !!!! This is model BJE 400/410 Show details

I have had this machine for approx. two and a half years, (the guarantee is for two years) when the frother started malfunctioning, and I was getting… Read more

an error message 'attach steam tip'? I use the machine for one coffee a day, occasionally two, and it is cleaned and descaled regularly as reminded by the automatically generated message. I contacted Nespresso re this fault, and they were great! I can't fault them. I packed up the machine and took it to the post office to be sent off for repair four days ago, postage is covered by Nespresso. (I had to buy a box and bubble wrap from Bunnings for approx. $6.00). Today I have received notification that it has been fixed and will be delivered back to me today, just in time for the weekend! I have been very happy with my purchase and really impressed that I wasn't out of pocket for the repair, and the quick turnaround. Hopefully my machine will last for many more years.

Awesome machine! It makes excellent coffee works great out the box noise level is OK but for half the price of a 700$ minus the grinder and etc. It's… Read more

a awesome machine for only 500$ which I got it for 350$ but it's probably the best machine for a 500$ and under price point and it makes the best. Coffee of my life barista level for only 350$

This is my firs love – I enjoy this machine very much, I bought it from Amazon where I found is the cheapest price Show details

My old Sunbeam toaster broke down, and having repaired it once B4, I decided not to repair it again ( I do mu own repairs). The BSG220 is a great… Read more

toaster. There is a significant quality difference between Breville and Sunbeam. The coating is smooth and toast comes out golden brown on most breads. There was a smell initially, I think its the coating, but I got rid of it by spreading oil on the coating, heating it up and wiping the hot oil off.

Excellent for 3 yrs, then – Have been a long term Breville customer and this is my 2nd machine. Its easy to use and good value. Coffee quality very good for money. However… Read more

after a little over 3 yrs my machine has issues with a solenoid/ valve and water flowing direct to tray. I always descale when machine alerts or every 2 mths. I use filtered water and only make 2 coffees per day for half the week when home. I feel the fault was too early in its life.

This Machine has been going strong for over 5 years now with no issues. Doing the usual maintenance and cleaning and its still working like its brand… Read more

new.

It has decent enough features and it's always nice being able to instantly steam the milk during or right after pulling a shot. If you're a DIYer you can also implement quite a few mods to give it even more features and functions. For the price this is an excellent machine. Whether this is the best option now in 2025 - probably not but if you do get it know that this coffee machine can pull excellent shots when paired with a more capable grinder and will last quite a while.

The grinder is great for its price and features, but once you delve deeper into the coffee world you will quickly realise its limitations and will eventually be looking for something better.

Great coffee machine at the start, then........... Purchased 3.5 years ago. After first 1.5 years it had major overheating issues so reached out to… Read more

support and had an expensive service. Another year later the same issue but now the actual casing is melting due to the heat and we can't use. Reached out again to Breville Support providing the previous case numbers, photos etc. Their response was "Can you tell me what the issue is?" They obviously hadn't read the case (or previous case) notes or looked at the pics or information provided.

Customer "Support" eventually provided a 3rd party service company after requesting again (service provider different to the first time) and a $900 quote later aparantly it's my issue "your responsibility out of warranty" with no regard to fire safety or a faulty machine breaking down every year since purchase. Overheating is a common issue apparantly and Breville ignore the problem and don't stand by their product.

For a $3K machine you would expect it to last longer than 2 years and have ongoing over heating issues every year since to a point where the metal casing is melting.

Do your math before investing in Breville's expensive Coffee Machines. Their products are amazing when they work but they dont work for long and cost a fortune.

It is also dissapointing that they don't care about fire risks and customer safety.

I regularly bake a loaf every 2 days and have done so for the last 14 odd years. I started with Brevilles entry level but it made terrible bread and… Read more

walked itself off the bench into oblivion. I then switched to Panasonic SD-2501 which was flawless and lasted 7 years before the electronics died. I replaced it with a Panasonic SD-R2530WST which although noisy mixing lower hydration dough worked fine for 72% for 6 or so years until the non-stick surface deteriorated.

As the pan and paddle are so expensive I just bought another Panasonic SD-R2530WST but I quickly had to return it within weeks due to extremely high pitched screaming noises when mixing. The replacement Panasonic SD-R2530WST also did the same thing so I ended up returning that as well.

Sick of Panasonics clear poor quality I ended up replacing it with a Breville Custom Loaf Pro which after 4 months of working flawlessly developed a severe loud knocking noise only when mixing anti-clockwise. Still under warranty I got another replacement but that is also knocking badly during mixing anti-clockwise after only 5 months of making 65% hydration bread.

It appears to me that The Breville Custom Loaf Pro has a severe design fault and I think the belt is possibly stretching after 45 odd loaves are made and when spinning anti-clockwise a very loud knocking noise will develop as the belt slips. You can see evidence of this issue on Youtube so its quite common.

Unfortunately I believe this machine is a gimmick and not designed for anyone serious about making lots of loaves. With what I have experienced now I'm convinced a good quality bread machine no longer exists and the discontinued Panasonic SD-2501 was the last good quality one made.

I will inevitably return this one as well and just put the money towards a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with Lift Bowl then use my oven. Corporate greed has killed the bread machine. RIP bread machine.

We've owned two of these units, they're excellent, best toaster on the market as far as I'm concerned. Will buy again when required without hesitation if they're still available. Show details

Brilliant Juicer. Moderate Price – Best juicer i have used. Ease of clean up best feature. Makes great juice. Leaves dry waste to squeeze. Noisy but does the job quickly. Show details

Perfect wwaffle maker UNTIL the no-stick coating peels – 1st waffle maker lasted 16 months before the non-stick coating peeled, the replacement lasted 6 months before the non-stick coating peeled. Breville… Read more

replaced both units but stated Breville would not replace any more units. All care and cleaning performed according to Breville instructions, only conclusion...poor design or poor Chinese quality control?

Do not buy if you want a machine that last longer than 2.5 years! – Do not even bother!!! Just shy of 7 months out of warranty and getting an error code of ER05. Contacted Breville but they will only cover cost of… Read more

their repair person “looking” at the machine then the labour and parts fall on me - absolutely appalling!! For the cost of the machine you would expect the machine to last longer than 2.5 years!!!

POOR QUALITY – Had twelve months so now out of warranty. Buttons wore and had to push many times to works. Then today went to lift the lid to stir when on low and… Read more

the handle came off in my hand and noticed the lid was completely shattered. Must have happened well before I lifted the lid. Last Breville product I'll purchase.

I bought this small air purifier for my bedroom. I didn't really think it would make a hugh difference, but it was pretty inexpensive so I thought… Read more

I'd give it a go. Every night I have to use nasal spray to help me breath properly. Since using the purifier I've stopped with the nasal spray. I'm pretty astounded. I'd definately recommend this purifier for smaller rooms.

Great machine, easy to use and delivers consistently great coffee. Show details

I really liked the Bambino Plus while it was working. Despite maintaining the machine meticulously, it began developing intermittent issues around… Read more

the 12‑month mark. By the time it reached two years old, part of the frothing system had failed completely. This was my first Breville after several De’Longhi machines, and unfortunately it hasn’t lived up to the same standard of reliability. I’ll be trying another brand next, as you simply shouldn’t encounter major faults with an appliance at this price point after only two years of use.

I bought this machine to replace my Barista Express (which has been falling apart on me gradually over 5 years), so I'm uniquely placed to offer a… Read more

comparison if you are trying to decide between models.

Know that any of these machines are probably going to die within 3-5yrs, and its a bit of luck which component dies as to whether the machine is still usable.. and its unlikely a repair is worth while.. so although I am a fan of the Pro... there is definitely merit in buying the Express version because the $ value is superb.

But.. there are many reasons why you might choose the Barista Pro.. the biggest ones are it has a better grinder (vs the express which was a bit crude and got out of alignment from time to time), the Pro also heats up near instantly which is a luxury but still nice.. but more importantly its a more even heat which in theory (and according to reviewers) means less randomness when you pull a shot.. its just a better machine...

I stressed out when I first used the Pro, because a) the grouphead wont even turn beyond a few degrees.. I dunno why Breville make their machines so tight to use, but you don't actually need to turn it far, just if its snug its fine.. it will loosen up over the years.. but also when I first started making coffee my coffee was coming out terribly.. like.. even after dialling everything in, only a small volume was coming out.. I thought my machine was defective.. BUT... here is the cool thing about the pro.. you can manually adjust the volume of water that comes out when you click the 1cup or 2cup button.. so actually you can tweak things yourself which I have now done and feeling great! However that process even for a relatively experienced home barista took me quite a few hours and youtube videos.. a bag of beans getting it wrong.. but I have it now.. but if you are totally new, this could definitely be a barrier for you.. but it can be overcome if your heart is in it =)

Overall very happy.. just need to see what the longjevity is like, the more electronics on a machine the more risk I feel that things can fail.. but having had fancy brand machines in the past, I am very much a fan of the Breville range.

Best coffee and herb grinder – Mine is going well for years. You can’t find better grinder than this.

Good machine for home that delivers – With the Breville Smart Scoop BCI600 Ice Cream Maker we've been able to make home made ice cream with any flavour we want. My partner is professional… Read more

pastry chef, so that helped with the learning curve on how to use this. With some trial and error, we've been able to get out some tasty treats.

Pros:

Versatile Settings - offers a variety of hardness settings, allowing us to customize the texture of the ice cream. From soft serve to firm consistency - but it does take a few times to get used to.

Large Capacity - With a capacity of up to 1.5 liters, this ice cream maker can accommodate sizable batches, making it suitable for serving larger gatherings or households.

Cons:

Noise Level - During operation, the Breville Smart Scoop BCI600 emits noticeable noise, which may be disruptive in quieter environments or when used during gatherings.

Bulkiness - this ice cream maker occupies significant space on countertops and cannot be left on the bench at all times. It's quite bulky and a bit hard to move in and out when we need to use it.

Pre-Cooling Feature - The pre-cooling function of the Breville is supposed to accelerates the chilling process, reducing preparation time and enabling quicker dessert preparation - but it's not that great. We found it easier to just put the bowl in the freezer before use instead.

Price Point - this is priced higher than many basic ice cream makers. I'm not 100% certain it's worth the higher price point.

Conclusion: While the Breville Smart Scoop BCI600 Ice Cream Maker offers versatility and automation in ice cream making, it comes with drawbacks such as noise level, bulkiness, and higher price point. Despite this, I'm overall happy with the product, and it delivers what it's supposed to.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Easy to use – Quirky, a bit of fun, easy to use and clean. I have had no issues using this maker, however there are some expectations about the outcome that… Read more

separates it from larger units. The density of the waffle is less and while that seems a negative, your using less batter mix than a conventional maker... but still getting a good product. I use a cooking oil spray on the plates before each use and cook near the full temp level. Its not fast but it also has a reasonable time for domestic use. Serving up as a whole or as individual pieces makes it versatile. I'm always a fan of appliances that don't take up too much cupboard real estate too.

Pretty happy – I've had the Multi Chef for more than 7 years although it's only been in the last few months that I've used it regularly. First, it was to cook rice,… Read more

and for that it does a great job. I use it several times a week for rice. Simply use the correct water & rice ratio, and the machine will turn itself off and beep when the rice is done. Much better than cooking on the stove top where you have to keep an eye on it and obviously turn it off when it's done, or in the microwave where it would always boil over and make a mess. I sometimes use the steamer basket to cook veggies at the same time as cooking rice, which is very handy and efficient. I also use the slow cooker low & high functions several times a week now, and most of the time I preface the slow cook with the sear/saute. I LOVE that there is a sear function on the machine so that I can brown meats and saute onions/garlic etc directly in the slow cooker, rather than having to dirty another pan. The sear could be a bit stronger, but all in all it's fine. I wish it had a timer/delayed start though, for the days when I go to the office but only need it to cook for a few hours. Without a delayed start, I'm restricted to recipes that require at least 8 hours of cooking. The non-stick coating on the inner pot insert is pretty cr*p though, it's totally scratched even though I only use silicone or wood utensils. I think the bones of meat sitting in the pot is enough to scratch it. Luckily it is possible to buy a replacement pot as a spare part - I think that's really important and it's great that Breville offers this, rather than forcing consumers to throw away the whole unit because of one damaged part.

Edited to add on 3/4/2024: My machine has stopped working now, after owning it for 8 years and using it regularly for 1 year. The heating element stopped heating. I won't repurchase because of the non-stick coating on the inner pot, which flakes too easily and I can't imagine how much of it has gotten into our food. That was by far my biggest complaint about this machine. I would easily have repurchased it if the inner pot was stainless steel.

Great when it works... unfortunately I've had about 3 or 4 of these machines now and they keep breaking, very unreliable and a massive faff to return it to Nespresso each time. Would never buy again Show details

Does what it says on the box – Does what it says on the box, does it well and easy to use. We bought this as due to limited bench space, we thought a compact oven, air fryer and… Read more

toaster in one would be a space saver, and it is.

For the functions we use, it works well and cooks evenly and quickly. It's very easy to use thanks to the large display and well thought out user interface.

The included accessories are perfect for most uses and little features like the magnet rack catch are handy.

My negatives are the same as everyone else, cleaning... It gets a lot of use in our house, sometimes multiple times a day and can get quite grubby - The drip tray and racks are easy enough, but the rest is a pain - to be honest, I just wipe off what I can and leave it, but it would be nice if there was some sort of way to stop drips hitting the element covers.

I'd buy another if this one gave up though, so it's mostly positives.

Good design no problems at all at least 4 years old now still fine!