Lelit Coffee Thermostat

A coffee machine thermostat is a switch that controls temperature in a heating element device. It opens and closes a circuit based on temperature. Thermostats used in coffee machines use a bimetal strip. If faulty, they should only be replaced rather than repaired. They come in Klykton or screw on and safety type which cut of the electricity should boiler over-heat due to faulty thermostats.

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Lelit was founded by the Epis family in the 1980s in Baitella, Italy

When do I replace the coffee machine thermostat?

• You should replace the thermostat if  are not getting enough steam
• You should replace the thermostat if the coffee tastes cold or tastes burnt

How long should a thermostat last?

• Thermostats have a finite life. They last typically 3-4 years before they lose their accuracy and they can be damaged over time.

Do I need special tools to change a thermostat ?

• You don't need special tools to change an M4 contact thermostat, however, a thermal paste will ensure quicker and more accurate results.

What types of thermostats are used on a coffee machine?

• Typically most coffee machines use a 4mm, screw-in,  contact thermostat.
• Some use the Klykton thermostat - this is not screwed on but held with a bracket.

How do coffee machine thermostats work?

When the correct temperature is reached - the bimetal strip contracts and breaks the circuit, causing the temperature to fall.  A coffee machine thermostat is a switch that controls the temperature in a heating element device.  

Lelit was founded by the Epis family in the 1980s in Baitella, Italy, with a focus on ironing systems before eventually transitioning into home espresso machines. The company’s machines range from small, single-boiler semi-automatic machines to dual-boiler, feature-rich prosumer machines like the Bianca. In 2022 Lelit joined the Breville group, to make up a formidable line up which includes Bartazza grinders.

Lelit prosumer range for the home includes the E61 group machines such as Mara X and dual boiler Bianca and smaller single group home machines such as Lelit Giulietta, Glenda, Silvana, Kate, Victoria,Elizabeth, Lelit Anna PL041, Lelit Anita PL42, Lelit Dianna PL60, Lelit Grace PL81