[Alfisti]

Lot's of mechanically inclined folks here so thought i would throw this out there as I cannot find a solution and it is $150 for a diagnostic fee.

I have a Breville Express machine that is notorious for a) pump failure and b) solenoid failure. I had the pump replaced 4 years ago after 3 years use.

I now have a problem and I am not 100% sold it is a pump issue. When I hold the button to prime the pump it sounds 100% fine, no weird noises, however the pressure gauge needle is not moving AT ALL. To clarify, it's not even flinching, like there is absolutely zero pressure. Pump issue right? Weird thing is, the steaming wand still works, as does the hot water dispenser which I THINK still use the pump.

It also gets a bit weirder, I experienced this issue the day before we went on vacation for 2 weeks, we returned and to my surprise the machine worked fine for 4 days before the same issue raised it's head.

If it is a pump and/or solenoid it will be about $400 to repair includng a fixed diagnostic fee of $150, I can buy a mildly used one with 10 months warranty for $600.

Before anyone suggests it, there is no alternative to this machine, the next step up that looks half decent on ones kitchen counter (wife to consider here gents) is $3K CDN.

Any help is appreciated.