Why have shot temperatures on my Aurea gone inconsistent?
The B16 group holds temperature through the Bullone Rosso pre-heat circuit and the thermosiphon, and scale in either sets the drift going. We probe each group at the portafilter, descale where the measurements point, and re-dial the groups through the touchscreen.
What is the fault code on my Aurea telling me?
Which subsystem is unhappy. Fixing Control maps every code to a circuit, and we verify with a probe before any part moves, because the code names the neighbourhood rather than the house. Most Aurea electronics calls end at a cable reseat, the touch panel, or the controller board.
One group on the Aurea stopped pre-infusing. Controller or solenoid?
One of the two, and testing settles it in minutes. Each group runs its own pre-infusion solenoid off a controller signal, so we test the actuation, trace the signal, and replace the component that has actually failed. Timing gets re-verified against your brew profile before we pack up.
Why is the steam wand on my Aurea suddenly hot to hold?
Its Cool Touch thermal break has been compromised, almost always by milk residue working into the assembly. We disassemble, clean, and inspect; if the insulation has genuinely failed, the wand assembly gets replaced. A consistent daily wand routine prevents the repeat.
Does the Aurea come with a grinder?
No, like the rest of Brasilia's traditional range it's a bring-your-own-grinder machine. That matters for service because dose and grind drift can imitate machine faults. When shots misbehave we test the machine side properly, and we'll tell you plainly if the grinder is the real culprit.
How many shots a day can an Aurea handle?
It's rated up to 700, which covers a seriously busy bar. The trade-off is that volume compresses the wear schedule, so gaskets, screens, and descales come around faster than the calendar alone would suggest. Stay ahead of that rhythm and the rating holds for years.
Why won't my Aurea finish its cleaning cycle?
Check the cleaning chemical and the blank first; low cleaner or a blank that isn't seated square in the portafilter stops most cycles. Inlet water pressure is the third suspect. We verify all three and run a full supervised cycle, watching the controller for codes if it still hesitates.
How often does an Aurea need a professional descale?
Volume and water hardness set the interval, so watch the machine rather than the calendar. Longer warm-up, fading steam, and wandering group temperatures are the early signals. Good inline filtration stretches the gap and costs far less than the boiler work it prevents.
How much does a repair visit cost?
Flat rate for the visit, parts billed at their actual cost on top. You'll hear the rate when you book, and for bigger jobs we quote in writing on-site before any work starts. No estimate that balloons mid-job.
How fast can you get here?
Same-day. Call in the morning and a technician is usually on-site before the day is out; calls placed later in the day book for the next morning. Urgent breakdowns get priority routing.
Which areas do you cover?
The GTA and most of the Golden Horseshoe: Toronto through Mississauga, Vaughan, and Markham, out to Oshawa, Hamilton, and Niagara. If you're not sure you're in range, call and we'll tell you straight.
Do I need a service contract?
No. We work call by call. Plenty of customers put us on a maintenance schedule eventually, but that's their choice after seeing the work, never a requirement.
Are the repairs warrantied?
Parts carry their manufacturer warranty, and we stand behind our labour: if the same fault recurs, call us and we'll review it. Specific terms are discussed upfront on each job, not promised in marketing copy.
Do you repair on-site or take the machine away?
On-site whenever possible, which is most of the time. If a job genuinely needs the bench, like a full boiler rebuild or major electronics work, we'll say so before anything leaves your building.
How do I book a service call?
Call us or send the form on this page. We confirm the machine, the fault, and a time window the same day. If it's urgent, say so and we'll route the nearest technician.
What happens on the first visit?
Diagnosis first: we confirm the fault, tell you what caused it, and quote the fix before touching a wrench. Most repairs finish in that same visit because the common wear parts ride on the truck.
Do you carry parts or order them in?
High-wear parts for the platforms we service constantly ride on the truck. Anything else we order, usually next-day where suppliers allow, and we tell you the lead time before committing you to anything.
My machine is older or out of production. Will you still look at it?
Usually, yes. We service legacy machines for as long as parts can be sourced, and we're honest when a repair stops making financial sense against a replacement. You get the math, you make the call.
Are you cheaper than the manufacturer's service network?
Often, but that's not the pitch. We quote against the actual work, not a factory pricing book, and we'll tell you when a manufacturer warranty claim is the better route. Transparency is the value; the price usually follows.
Can you train our staff so this doesn't happen again?
Yes, and we do it by default on the way out. Half of repeat faults trace back to skipped daily cleaning or wrong routine, so the technician walks your team through what actually matters before leaving.