Best Sunbeam Coffee Machines

Bought the coffee machine a week ago. Immediately upon using it, we could not fit the group handle in easily at all. Finally we managed to get it… Read more

in, got one good coffee out of it after finding that this is a common problem for new coffee machines. My partner tried for a hot minute, and I like a foolish male said they where doing it wrong.

It was freaking near impossible and I have made coffee before in hospitality. To get it in, I had to hold it by the side and fully push it in for it to go the center or it would leak coffee.

Waited 3 days, tried to make another coffee and now it will not fit into the group handle at all. Looking at the actually turn and slide mechanism, it seems that the plastic groove it fit into would not actually fit the metal groove part on the group handle.

Extremely disappointed, returning and never buying Sunbeam again.

Purchased the Sunbeam unit to replace a coffee machine from another manufacturer (which is only a year old) and with which I am not happy (I have had… Read more

a number of different machines over a long period so consider myself relatively experienced in using home espresso machines). Unable to comment on manufacturing quality of the Sunbeam unit as I doubt I will use it long enough to properly assess. My major problem with the unit is its weight - even with a full tank the torque resulting from engaging the handle with the machine tends to turn the machine when I try to lock the group handle in. There is difference of 5kg between the weights of the two units when each have full tanks - needless to say, the Sunbeam unit is the lighter of the two. Would not recommend the Sunbeam unit.

I upgraded from the Sunbeam Barista Max after using it for five years. Over time, the group head started to leak, which seems consistent with other… Read more

reviews I’d read before replacing it. That said, I was genuinely happy with that machine. The coffee was always good, and getting five years out of it felt reasonable.

Because of that positive experience, I decided to stick with Sunbeam for my upgrade, and I’m really glad I did. The improvements are noticeable straight away. The sunbeam origins classic grinder is much faster, there’s far less mess, and the auto grind setting makes everything more convenient.

Overall, I was already satisfied with my previous machine, but this upgrade has definitely been worth it.

I've owned 4 em6910 cafe m/c's that were all damaged by lightning strike. Just a problem where I live. They were all excellent. I tried to buy… Read more

another one and ended up with an origins dual espresso machine. Out of the box, it appears nowhere near as heavy a build as the 6910, plastic parts against brass. Very simple instructions, for the most part, correct. Two things missing are a pressure gauge(helpful)and a milk temperature gauge (essential), obviously left off to reduce cost. Instructions state grind size dictates shot time, I set the grind at #21 and the shot time was 17 seconds. Trying to gauge milk temperature by hand is rubbish. Buy a milk thermometer, no guesswork needed. Beans were Aldi Luxe blend, at $30kg, excellent value and quality. From the first cup, really good crema, sweet coffee, velvet milk, at the right temperature. Very satisfying. M/C longevity? One of the reasons I didn't buy Breville, I'd love to give an update down the track that is as positive as now.

Doubts over how long it will last – Purchased from Harvey Norman 18 months ago. Used to make 2 cups a day and was fine until alarming mechanical noises when pour should have commenced… Read more

followed by lack of pressure and ‘pulsing’ noises. Originally this was a ’special price offer by HN ($445) and we took out ‘Product Care’ for an extra $80 – not worth it, but more about that elsewhere. This model is discontinued but the same HN still had 2 in stock, at $749. Now here’s the rub. If you accept a refund, you only get $445 – the’ good deal’ only applies to the initial purchase, the terms don’t carry over and apply to any future problem resolution. BUT Australian consumer protection law makes it plain that the the purchaser is entitled to a replacement if the identical model is available (which it was) if it is a major, as opposed to a minor fault. A major fault is something that cannot be fixed in a reasonable time, something that, had you known about it, you wouldn’t have purchased the item in the first place. It took 70 minutes of escalating argument with HN before I left, with a new machine, at no cost. Short of the thing exploding into flames, I cannot imagine what could be more major than a sudden loud rattling noise followed by a failure to produce pressure to make coffee. There’s a heater in there, and a pressure pump, controlled by chips on a motherboard. How long – and at what cost -would that take to investigate and repair? I now have a replacement. I’ve read that others have had a similar fail after just 18 months (coffee makers have an average life of around 10 years. I’m not particularly happy – I personally would have elected to choose another brand. I’m livid with the time spent arguing for my legal rights with Harvey Norman at Garden City. How many people accept a store’s incorrect, and illegal, interpretation of what protection is guaranteed by national consumer legislation? It will be interesting to see what the response will be from ACCC.

Not a bad machine – The machine is good for what it is. It only takes ground coffee and is similar to brew coffee, not creamy. However, it comes with a milk frother. It… Read more

is probably better to make iced coffee. Would be good if the sprout is adjustable for making hot coffee to avoid splashing as it is too high for a normal mug. The milk frother tends to get burnt at the bottom so need to give it a scrub when cleaning, not a quick sponge wipe. I have not put the filter in the dishwasher yet so cannot comment on that. It's low maintenance in terms of cleaning and good for the price.

Broke down three times, TWICE WITHIN (12 months) WARRANTY period and was replaced by reseller but third time it was JUST (13 months) outside warranty. I will NEVER buy anything made by Sunbeam. Yet, when it worked - it was ok. Show details

Best purchase we have made in years. We absolutely love this coffee machine. Makes fabulous coffees, easy to use and clean. Can do coffee art. Perfect for the caravan too. Highly recommend!! Show details

got one month with this machine what a waste of money constantly needing cleaning of group head tried to descale it and it blew the thermosensor next morning. Never again will i get another one Show details

I bought this machine 20 years ago and it has lasted this time, making amazing coffee. I thought I would update to this newest machine, and it has… Read more

failed within the first 2 years. I sent it to the repairer and they quoted more to repair it than the machine is worth. If this is progress Sunbeam, you are moving in the wrong direction

Recommendation: Close Steam Valve Gently! (+ repair suggestion) Yes, this one also started leaking from the steam pipe shortly after warranty period… Read more

ended. First a thank you to posts from Trev QLD and Vic S. on repair suggestions (do look those up first if you have a go at repairing) Repair summary: I inserted a tiny piece of Aluminum foil (folded a couple of times) below the red plastic steam stopper. First, I thought I was about to break the lid pulling it off after removing the 2 screws at the back. In the end, 2 clips did "give" without breaking. I attached a photo marking those 2 clips. You may be able to push them in from the side to avoid that risk. To get the steam valve out, after removing the 3 screws, it did not want to come out. Note that the white "rod" from the steam valve freely slides in and out of the knob on the housing (first I thought they were firmly connected, and was puzzled how to get it out). The knob stays put, you need to pull the valve out at an angle, the white plastic rod being the primary item resisting. Finally able to unscrew the valve "tap" from its seat, the red stopper emerges. It sits inside a cylinder recess of the tap, and barely stuck out, say 1/2 mm. That is the problem, the red stopper is no longer able to seal against the face of the mating valve seat. I took out the red stopper, and inserted a tiny piece of Al foil, folded a couple of times, and put the stopper back in (in reverse to make use of the other side of the stopper). Now the stopper sticks out say 2mm (sorry, missed chance to take a photo). Put it all together, and it works a treat (though only used it a couple of times so far). Key insight: the harder you turn the steam knob to the off position, the higher the force on the red stopper. From now onwards, I will only turn the steam valve off GENTLY - no more than is needed to stop the steam, and I suspect it will last for years to come.

Sunbeam Frappe – Just received this machine today and it makes a great frappe but only gave it a 4 star review as to when I washed the blender by hand, it got bubbles… Read more

and water stuck in the base of the blender, and I can't see how to remove the black base off the blender to get the water out, to dry it.

great – great machine, iced coffee for everyone every day now, very happy Show details

Extremely poor product and service – On my second, when the 1st one stopped working after 1year I just bought another now this one has stopped error 2 contacted sunbeam they want videos… Read more

etc to prove my point which I cannot send a 4second review as there website won’t accomodate it so looks like ime off to buy another brand. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY