Both of mine functioned well 5 mos. Now, one fails, & I can see no obstruction. Any ideas re most likely obstruction/remedy?
1422516
I can't answer your question as mine has been sitting in the cupboard for a year as it also malfunctioned after working well initially. Sometimes the coffee wouldn't mix with the milk or I had boil overs and was worried about the thing exploding, so I stopped using it. I just haven't time to deal with it.
1422517
Mine stopped working because the overpressure valve failed. No matter what I did, I couldn't get enough pressure built up to make the water come up through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. Maybe your S.A.F.E. valve needs to be cleaned? If that doesn't resolve your issue, I'd say it's junk.
1422518
Couldn't tell you where the obstruction is. Mine failed as well. The over-pressure valve initiates every time, even after cleaning the apparatus. My thoughts are the over-pressure valve is loose or faulty.
1422519
The best advice I can give is to push the spring loaded plunger on the milk frother with a toothpick and make sure it moves freely. It not a bad idea to take it apart (the frother) and clean all the parts once a week or so.. However once the pressure release valve on the side goes bad there's nothing you can do as I have not been able to find replacement parts. Had to throw mine away
1395287
yes, this just happened to me so I am here buying another. Mine lasted about two years and worked great.
201884
ask the seller. maybe they'll replace the duds. Weird, I've never had even one as far as I know.
1084894
Sorry to hear that. My first lasted for years. My second still works. Try calling the company and if they are nonresponsive, leave a bad review on their website. Leave a bad review on Amazon.com. Google Koolatron complaints and see if anyone else posted problems. Companies hate bad publicity.
458931
Thanks much for the post. I'm on my second one now and might keep trying. I have nothing to loose.
1896345
Hi Jennifer,I don't know yet as mine hasn't failed since installed. If I get a chance I'll look and let you know.
551506
Same problem here. I had it happen with two of the units over a 4 year period. Not going to fool me again.
249113
Try one or the other. Don't plug in with the batteries. Use only batteries Or only plugged in. Let us know if that works!
1167850
I had the same experience as one of the other commenters. I've purchased this two twice, and each time it began to malfunction after only a month. Very disappointing. Purchased the first one in October 2013 and the second in November 2013.
2103867
Take a chance and order new ones. I am now on my second timer. The 1st one stopped working after 3 days (in a test environment) but, the 2nd one has worked flawlessly for years now.
419861
I'm not sure why it died. I've used it almost everyday but never faced any issue. May be u got a faulty item. If u want anything else let me know.
1797518
both of mine recently broke also. it seems the junction piece is a bit fragile. I removed it and joined them(the oar pcs) together with some parts from a hardware store. $8.
1257213
Sounds l like a defect to me Mine installed fine and worked well out of the box, though the life span was a bit shorter than the OEM version.
1839494
Sorry, mine just stopped working pretty sooner after purchase. Took it to designated repair shop, no parts available. Greenworks sent me another model for replacement, no problems so far, better design.
31037
I had same problem seems like one was defective. no response about getting it replaced either.
237606
Sorry can't help, ask the seller. I didn't give that a thought at the time, because unless it fails within 30 days, I would just get something else. I also, very rarely, buy extended warranties
1583506
Yes. Same thing happened to mine. I bought that piece and it's working great!