Last Updated: June 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
De Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
Last Updated: June 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.8
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/10
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1000
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22
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Product Reliability
220lasted, machine, year, pump, stopped working
+44%
-56%
" ... Unfortunately both machines died within a year and a half. ... "
" ... Unbelievable decline in quality over the years. ... My first one lasted five years. ... My second one lasted a year. ... The pump suddenly got very weak. ... "
" ... Was not working properly after 4 months. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it broke after a year. ... "
" ... Did not even last 6 months. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, only worked for 3 months ... "
" ... Was not working properly after 4 months. ... "
" ... Did not even last 6 months. ... "
Coffee
191espresso, milk, grind, mug, cappuccino
+71%
-29%
" ... Sometimes I just grind the beans a little more coarse than for an espresso and tamper lightly for a regular cup of coffee. ... So when either my spouse or I want different kinds of coffee we can still use the same machine. ... "
" ... If it does happen, let the machine cool completely and run it without coffee in the basket several times. ... My preferred drink is a Caffe Machiato using just a splash of organic coconut milk with a french vanilla flavor. ... "
" ... I had a Mr Coffee cheaper unit for many years but it wore out as we're daily users. ... The result is a strong, tasty brew. ... I'm using the same coffee I've always used. ... I've gone back to the old Mr Coffee. ... "
" ... They suggested I de-scale the coffee maker which I did. ... Again it makes great coffee . ... "
" ... It makes a good cup of coffee and I use it regularly. ... "
" ... I used a De'Longhi combination espresso maker/coffee pot for 6 years. ... Made a good pot of coffee and espresso shots. ... The coffee in this is so much smoother, clearer, less foamy, and no bitterness (I never thought to run a cleaner/de-scaler through the previous maker in all that time). ... "
" ... It makes good coffee but over all experience of the product and usage eh should have gotten the nesspresso version and saved some money ... "
" ... The coffee still tastes amazing, and I love the milk frother, I just really wish they would have made the machine a little taller so that we could at least put a cup underneath it. ... "
Price
114money, machine, worth, espresso, cost
+85%
-15%
" ... Solid product for the price. ... "
" ... so it is a keeper at this price! ... "
" ... Great little machine for the price. ... "
" ... We basically wanted to best machine under $100, and this has been really worth the price. ... "
" ... For the money, it's a very nice little unit and I would recommend it. ... "
" ... We basically wanted to best machine under $100, and this has been really worth the price. ... "
" ... Overall good value for money. ... "
" ... Works great, solid value for the cost ... "
Cleaning
98cleaned, easy to clean, espresso, cleaning, easy to use
+62%
-38%
" ... I would give it 5 Stars initially, however in year 2 the performance went way down even after cleaning it. ... "
" ... Cleaning, as it turned out, is what is needed. ... With a metal brush, I cleaned both filters, in the hand holder and in the "boiler outlet". ... "
" ... I clean it out with a vinegar wash once every three months. ... "
" ... And absolutely follow the directions and timing to clean the machine. ... "
" ... Simple to use and clean! ... "
" ... The machine is easy to clean. ... I typically just fill the pyrex measuring cup with water and run the steam to clean out after each usage. ... "
" ... All of the stainless steel filters are clean, plenty of water . ... "
" ... You will need a fat, short cup to easily fit under the steamer wand without spilling the milk inside. ... "
Usage
96milk, cup, basket, pitcher, cups
+68%
-32%
" ... On average I make 10-12 medium drinks a week. ... "
" ... It does a great job steaming milk for latte's. ... "
" ... It looks always so creamy delicious. ... "
" ... Nice product for the rice. ... "
" ... I had been using cafe bustelo and lavazza for years in my stovetop maker and had nothing but delicious espresso from it, but those grounds did not agree with the machine whatsoever. ... "
" ... and I'm so glad it's not a huge unit as I have limited counter space. ... "
" ... (it will easily fit if you remove the drip tray ... "
" ... - Compact design, so it doesn't take up a lot of counter space ... "
Size
89espresso, cups, compact, small, basket
+48%
-52%
" ... The machine shakes when pulling a shot so that I have to hold the glasses to keep them from moving. ... "
" ... My only complaint Is the excessive vibration of the machine while pumping and the very tight fit of even the smallest of cups on the base. ... "
" ... Anything larger than an espresso cup will not fit. ... To use a cappuccino cup, I have to remove the metal grate in order for the cup to fit. ... "
" ... The area to put a cup is very low - 2.5 inches - which means that most cups and espresso holders will not fit. ... Removing the grate adds about a quarter inch but getting a cup under there isn't any easier. ... "
" ... Works great at first but only last a year and the screw to fix is so tight you break the screw before it comes off ... "
" ... I also thought it was way too small. ... "
" ... Vibrates so bad that the espresso cup fell off the machine😄really! ... Hard to pull the lever arm into place. ... "
" ... If I can't get good foam, the pressures isn't strong enough. ... it doesn't stay off to side, keeps swinging in over tray. ... "
Build Quality
72plastic, frother, tamper, espresso, foam
+39%
-61%
" ... Works great at first but only last a year and the screw to fix is so tight you break the screw before it comes off ... "
" ... My only concern is the plastic nozzle on steamer keeps stripping the threads it should be metal stainless steel and steamer pipe should be longer. ... The water holder handle broke when I pushed down on it to lock it in place. ... "
" ... I was disappointed when it came with the plastic thingy and returned it ... "
" ... Machined cracked upon receipt. ... "
" ... poor foam for lattes. ... "
" ... It broke after 7 months of use. ... "
" ... Did the job for 6 months then it broke down. ... "
" ... has developed a split or hole but am unable to remove the bottom plate to check it out as I don't have the specialized tool to ... "
Ease of Use
69machine, espresso, use, super, simple
+90%
-10%
" ... It is super easy to use. ... "
" ... Pro: easy to use. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Great no frills easy to use machine! ... "
" ... It’s easy enough for my 10 year old to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and fast! ... "
" ... This is the best little espresso machine, so simple to use. ... "
" ... I like because is easy to use ... "
Returns
54returning, returned, sent, refund, late to return
-100%
" ... Would love to return it but too late. ... "
" ... I have returned the item for a refund. ... "
" ... My wife said send it Back. ... "
" ... Worst delonghi I've bought, return ed after a week. ... "
" ... Thankfully Amazon allowed me to return it and I got a second one thinking that it was just bad luck, but I was wrooong!!! ... I am not going to even try to repair it. ... "
" ... I may return this. ... "
" ... The 1st one I had crapped out the first 2months & amazon sent a replacement. ... "
" ... Purchased in February - died in June. ... "
Marketplace
26bought, item, pictures, thank, seller
+62%
-38%
" ... It's not a big deal. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for this great product ! ... "
" ... cant wait till morning :) ... "
" ... Thanks a lot. ... "
" ... Anyway, Amazon fixed the problem seamlessly. ... "
" ... - bought the tamper recommended on Amazon and it works great. ... "
" ... Their even pictures on the box. ... "
" ... Yes, I could have ordered the ones advertised from the DeLonghi company, but I chose not to. ... "
Family
22small, house, vacation, one, loves
+100%
" ... My daughter loved it! ... "
" ... I purchased this for a vacation home. ... "
" ... Very good coffe maker for home use ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these for our multiple houses. ... "
" ... Grandson like it a lot ... "
" ... Let's see if it can survive college life, lol! ... "
" ... - unless you're using your kid's toy china collection ... "
" ... I own 2 of them already in both our country homes. ... And decided to buy another one for the main house. ... "
Design
21design, trouble, pull, metal, machine
+62%
-38%
" ... I've even been able to pull some really nice decaf shots as well. ... "
" ... This said I recommend looking at all models that DeLonghi offers in this style. ... It a good tool and like all tools you need to make sure it is what you are looking for and does what you want. ... "
" ... I did have to watch a few YouTube videos on how to operate it without having to read all the tiny prints on the manuals. ... "
" ... -Seems well made, and the parts have a quality feel to them ... "
" ... I've even been able to pull some really nice decaf shots as well. ... "
" ... Makes my espresso shots perfect almost every time! ... "
" ... We've had it for three weeks weeks now and we've made ~ 200 shots. ... "
" ... If it's relatively clear, you did not use the tamper correctly. ... "
Heating
19espresso, milk, heats, cup, microwave
+89%
-11%
" ... 1) For the first time making espresso, you have to keep the heat on for at least 15 minutes for it to warm up, even if the "OK" light is on, otherwise it will not dispense the liquid. ... "
" ... It is fairly easy to use and make a nice hot cup of espresso. ... "
" ... Heat for at least 15 minutees in advance and then purge slightly into the cup -- only emptying after the basket has been filled with burr ground coffee and tamped with a accessory purchased tamper. ... "
" ... we just press it into small, heated espresso cups and then pour into the larger cup when the milk is ready. ... "
" ... We make 2-4 drinks with it a day, and it heats up quickly (I was worried based on the description it would take forever), brews good espresso and foams the milk well. ... "
" ... I then use that bowl to make the espresso while I heat 1/3 cup of nonfat milk in the microwave. ... "
" ... For me it heats up quickly. ... "
" ... The steamer is also great for reheating tea. ... "
Water Resistance
17descale, grounds, counter, tank, stopped pumping
+24%
-76%
" ... The frother works but absolutely no water makes it to the filter holder. ... "
" ... The first time I used it water came out the bottom of the machine and I did some investigating and found that there are holes in the bottom of the machine under the water tank area. ... "
" ... After 18 months of daily use, the unit failed and started dumping water through the base onto the counter. ... "
" ... Had to replace my original purchase because it stopped pumping water through the handle. ... "
" ... I've had issues for the past few weeks (barely any water was coming out of it) and now it won't work at all. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, as you can see from the video, it now leaks water all over my counter. ... "
" ... It turned out to be a little brass fitting that is primarily responsible for handling the water pressure. ... "
" ... We are now at a point where it just doesn't push the water through. ... "
For Travel
9home, machine, europe, trips, similar
+89%
-11%
" ... I love it so much I boxed it up and took it on my last vacation so that I could have espresso first thing in the morning. ... "
" ... This machine has been to Mammoth and the river on trips, as well as the beach. ... "
" ... We went on a vacation with about 15 people. ... "
" ... This machine was bought to replace our Starbucks trips. ... "
" ... I purchased this for a vacation home. ... "
" ... I purchased this for a vacation home. ... "
" ... The new one is for a vacation home. ... "
" ... The new one is for a vacation home. ... "
Delivery
9received, arrived, used, item, came
+22%
-78%
" ... Received ours on Monday and it's packed up to go back already (Wednesday). ... "
" ... Came broken in the box. ... "
" ... Had the product for a few days. ... "
" ... arrived on time but didn't work ... "
" ... arrived on time but didn't work ... "
" ... Not working out of the box. ... "
" ... I bought a defect in the outside box that was listed as used. ... "
Defective Delivery
9box, broken, used, parts, part
-100%
" ... I bought a defect in the outside box that was listed as used. ... "
" ... I'm sure I received a defective one. ... "
" ... I received my coffeemaker all broken ... "
" ... The parts kept broken and had to order replacement a few times, eventually it was broken. ... "
" ... Came broken in the box. ... "
" ... Hopefully I can get a refund on the last piece of crap I ordered. ... "
" ... The first machine I got was used and a part was broken. ... "
" ... I bought a defect in the outside box that was listed as used. ... "
Product As Described
6+83%
-17%
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Their even pictures on the box. ... "
" ... Look at the pictures in the ads. ... "
Exchange
3-100%
" ... They would not exchange it or fix it or anything. ... "
" ... They would not exchange it or fix it or anything. ... "
" ... We've tried contacting Amazon for an exchange/replacement with little to no avail . ... "
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