Is It Time To Upgrade My Commercial Coffee Machine?

The Life of an Espresso Machine 

In the field of commercial coffee, espresso machines are sometimes compared to cars because of the financial investment, the number of mechanical parts, the maintenance to keep them running, and the long lifespan a well-maintained machine can have. An espresso machine in a business environment that is producing a high volume of coffee may require more maintenance to ensure its longevity. 

While it is certainly better to have your machine serviced by a coffee maintenance technician rather than to purchase a new one, after years of use sometimes it's more economical to purchase a new espresso machine. Like all repairs on specialty equipment, the labor can add up, and if a machine is needing highly-frequent repairs that is an issue. If a pump, boiler, group head, or other part of the machine is failing and your machine is more than 10 years old it’s always worth pricing a new machine to understand if the continued investment in your older machine is worth it, or if it is time to upgrade. Occasionally parts replacements are fine, but like a vehicle, if many parts are failing simultaneously the repairs may not be worth the value of the machine.

High-End Coffee Machine Maintenance

Specialty coffee equipment in a commercial setting will at some point need professional maintenance. In a business environment, it is important to properly maintain your investments. With commercial coffee equipment, each machine plays a vital role in the day-to-day workflow. Everything from espresso machines to a standard drip coffee machine will need maintenance. As specialty coffee equipment suppliers who have worked in the coffee industry for years, our team provides a high-quality maintenance service to keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently. With high-end coffee regular maintenance is important to maintain the long lifespan one would expect out of specialty equipment. To ensure the lifespan of your investment, have your espresso machine and other coffee equipment maintained regularly. Working with a trusted, professional coffee technician ensures there are no errors or missteps in the maintenance of your coffee machines that could cause larger issues months later. To learn more about our coffee machine maintenance services reach out to the Ohio Specialty Coffee Equipment office today. 

Upgrade Your Espresso Machine

Espresso machines are one of the largest investments for a coffee program and are necessary for any business that serves a full coffee menu. There are many factors involved when it comes to selecting an espresso machine, and the needs of a cafe or business may change over several years. As a specialty coffee equipment supplier in Ohio, we work with many businesses to help them upgrade their espresso machines as their volume of sales increases and their coffee brewing needs shift. Sometimes a cafe outgrows its machines, which can result in workflow bottlenecks and make for a stressful work environment. Having upgraded coffee equipment can reduce stress and the time it takes for each drink to be made allowing your business to brew more coffee and continue making drinks at an efficient pace regardless of the volume of sales. With an upgraded espresso machine you can streamline your workflow with features like automated pre-infusion, programmable buttons, additional group-heads, and more. 

Things to Account for When Upgrading a Coffee Machine

It’s important to take into account all aspects of your business when looking to upgrade specialty equipment. One thing we pay attention to is the compatibility of each machine in a coffee program. Some businesses may spend more money on certain pieces of equipment and create a workflow bottleneck for themselves. This may also mean they’re not getting the value out of a higher price point machine because it is outperforming other pieces of equipment in the workflow. To ensure all of your equipment is within the same caliber, speak with one of our reps. We started OSCE to help businesses create stronger and more efficient coffee programs and want to ensure you’re getting the highest value out of your investments.

Coffee & Espresso Equipment Providers

We started Ohio Specialty Coffee Equipment after years of working in specialty coffee and studying all aspects of the coffee industry. From the way workflow impacts customer service and customer interactions to how water quality impacts coffee extraction, we have the hands-on experience needed to fully understand how to create the best coffee experience. With this passion and knowledge, we started OSCE to help other businesses, both small and large, to understand how to elevate their coffee program and provide the best experience they could for their customers. We provide services that span the entirety of the coffee industry from sourcing specialty coffee equipment to technical maintenance, to rapid emergency repairs. The OSCE team works with clients of all sizes including high-volume cafes, corporate headquarters campuses, neighborhood coffee shops, and more. To learn more about the services we offer, or to speak with one of our representatives about upgrading your specialty coffee equipment please reach out to us today. We are excited to help you find the right product for your business.

Contact OSCE to Upgrade Your Equipment

If you think it may be time to upgrade your coffee machines and are looking to narrow down your search and price out your options, reach out to the Ohio Specialty Coffee Equipment team. With our expertise, we can answer any questions you may have, guide you in the right direction, and help you make the final choice on upgrading your machines. Oftentimes upgrading your specialty coffee equipment is a big improvement for a business and is an important decision to make. We highly encourage anyone purchasing specialty equipment to do thorough research, and are happy to give our expert opinion on what equipment we believe would best suit your coffee program based on your volume of sales, type of business, business model, and price point. We look forward to hearing from you!