Troubleshooting-Gaggia-Baby-Wand-Leak

From Steam Wand

1. If the wand is leaking from the end of the wand it means the steam valve is not fully closed.
   1. Try tightening the knob down firmly. Pressure from the boiler will leak through the wand if the steam valve is not securely closed.
   2. If it feels like the knob is spinning in place then the knob may be broken. Try removing the knob and manually turning the steam valve closed. An adjustable wrench or a pair of pliers can help with this. If this stops the leak then the steam knob will need to be replaced.
   3. The cam may need to be aligned. Follow the instructions here.
   4. Descale the machine according to the instructions in the Cleaning & Maintenance section of this article. Scale buildup inside of the steam valve will prevent the valve from closing fully and can cause permanent damage to the valve. After the machine has been descaled run 4-6 tanks of water through the wand using the machine's hot water function to ensure any debris or scale in the valve is fully removed.
   5. If the leaking persists then the steam valve will need to be replaced.
2. If the wand is leaking from where it connects to the machine then the wand is not sealing properly to the steam valve assembly. Turn the machine off, unplug it, and remove the top. The steam valve assembly to the right of the boiler has a loose or broken part. Make sure everything in this assembly is secured. If the leaking continues then an o-ring or a clamp may need to be replaced.