KitchenAid Pro Line

This was our first "dive" into more expensive espresso machines and it was a very positive experience until the unit began experiencing problems after about a year and a half. We would purchase one again but they are no longer available in Canada and...

The unit developed an internal leak and water condenses inside the two dials making reading next to impossible. Water comes out between the two halves of the machine (top and bottom half). The on/off switch and espresso switch act up occasionally. The...

Looks very robust. While it works, it makes good coffee. Keeps coffee HOT so drink or serve it fast or it will burn

Pot drips if poured too fast. Steam causes puddles if pot is put in straight and not side ways. Has to be pulled out from under cupboard in order to fill with water. Water filters are expensive (aren't they all?). Coffee filter basket can be tricky...

Well built, cast aluminum body ; Stainless steel boiler ; Boiler is now rated at 1350W, not 1250W

Does NOT reach 200F ; Cannot turn off plate warmer ; Extra plate warmer and carafe is no longer included with product

Dual boilers ; Reasonable temp stability ; Gaggia parts ; Fairly easy for beginners to use ; Decent sized drip tray

Small Gaggia Aluminum boilers ; Terrible froth enhancer ; Limited steaming ability ; Concerns about machine longetivity

Built by Gaggia, Dual boiler, 3way valve, adjustable OPV, exact same performance as a gaggia classic with more convenient steaming ability

This product was doomed to failure by poor marketing. It is not worth the original $800+ price tag, though now that they have dropped the price its a great deal. Current price is under $500.00 ; More difficult to install a pid, replacement parts may...

Simple Design ; Correct water Brew Temp ; Great Customer Service and Warranty ; Built Solid

Hit and miss on function longevity. Get one that functions properly you will not be sorry ; Pour spout can be a bit testy as the hinge hangs up, I trimmed and finally removed leaving the lid only ; If carafe is placed on the warmer with handle...

Looks Great ; Typical Solidly Built KitchenAid Product ; Aesthetically the lines of the machine flow perfectly with my KitchenAid Pro Line Grinder (both are Empire Red in color)

Heavy and Big (some people might not care for this ... )

Hot, Hot, Hot ; Good cup of Joe

Drippy thing missing

Fantastic looks, heavy tank like construction, 58mm heavy PF, room to work, Gaggia internals, two boilers and no waiting between steaming and brewing. The manual is great, and 6 mo. refurb warranty is great. At $199.00 factory refurb is a steal,...

Switches feel a little cheap and fragile, other than that this thing rocks