In short: Our large descaling means complete disassembly of the machine, all parts descaled in acid and in an ultrasonic bath, then reassembly with a pressure test. Maintenance is not included. Prices including VAT: €200 single boiler, €250 heat exchanger, €320 dual boiler — on its own or as an option with the maintenance package, at the same price. Exception for dual boilers: the maintenance package and large descaling together cost €1,188.81 incl. VAT (€999 net).
What happens
- Complete disassembly of the machine
- All parts descaled in acid and in an ultrasonic bath
- Reassembly
- Pressure test
Unlike the small descaling, where the descaler runs chemically through boiler and lines, the machine is taken completely apart.
When it is needed
When chemical descaling alone is no longer enough: visible scale crust in the sight glass, heavily scaled machines that haven't been descaled for a long time (often vintage machines), or scale coming loose in layers and lodging in lines or valves. We recommend after inspection; you decide. If a part such as a solenoid valve, pump or heating element needs replacing, you get a quote first. We don't descale machines with visible pitting in the boiler.
Without maintenance
The large descaling deals with scale. It does not include the maintenance package work (brew group, brew head gasket and shower screen, valves, brew pressure and temperature, electrical check, report). If you want both, book the maintenance package and add the large descaling as an option:
| Machine type | Large descaling alone | Package + large descaling |
|---|---|---|
| Single boiler | €200 | €199 + €200 |
| Heat exchanger | €250 | €229 + €250 |
| Dual boiler | €320 | together €1,188.81 (€999 net) |
Prices include VAT, for home machines with one group. Commercial machines with two or more groups on request. Comparison: decision guide.
Drop-off, pickup, quote
Drop-off at Am Dorfanger 6, 16515 Oranienburg (by appointment), or pickup and return for €50 per trip in Berlin and Brandenburg. Further work (solenoid valve, pump, brew head gasket/shower screen, pressure adjustment, heating element, thermostat, pressure switch, pressure gauge) only by quote and after your approval. Diagnosis €49, credited when you place the order. We currently do not accept Sage machines (Breville). The booking portal is in German.