Why is my coffee maker leaking water everywhere?

Hi Ryder! I had the same issue with my coffee maker leaking water from the bottom after using it for a few months. I first checked the water reservoir and even descaled the whole thing thinking it was a buildup problem and but that did nothing to stop the leak. It turned out the brewer basket's stopper had worn out and wasn't sealing right anymore.

What finally fixed it for me was getting the Saeco Gaggia O rings. The spring-loaded stopper creates a tight seal to prevent drips, and it fit my model perfectly without any hassle. Since replacing it, I haven't had a single leak.

Honestly, Oh man, I dealt with this exact problem last year with my coffee maker & it was driving me nuts, water pooling everywhere under it after every brew so yeah... i thought it was the reservoir too at first, but nope and turns out there was a tiny crack in the plastic base that I didn't notice until I took it apart and inspected everything under good light. Fixed it by wrapping some plumber's tape around the area and sealing it up tight, no more leaks since then. Give that a try if you haven't already disassembled it yet.

Might save you from buying a new one altogether.

I've had coffee makers leak like that before and and it's usually something simple but annoying that builds up over time, you know how it is with these machines they get used every day and stuff wears out or gets clogged but then in my case, it was mineral buildup inside the tubes that was causing pressure issues and forcing water out the bottom, even though descaling seemed to help a little it wasn't enough so I ran a stronger vinegar solution through it a few times and let it soak overnight, then flushed it out thoroughly. Worked like a charm after that, no more mess on the counter, but yeah it took some patience to get it right.

Mine leaked only during brewing and it turned out to be two issues stacked... Mineral buildup had partly clogged the path so pressure found the weakest seal and and the outlet grommet on the reservoir had hardened. I actually filled the tank and set it on a folded paper towel on the counter for an hour to rule out a slow seep. Then I ran a cycle with plain water and watched with a flashlight from the side and looking for steam or drips around the basket area and base. If you see water appear only when the pump kicks in, suspect a hard seal or a hairline crack in a fitting. Descale thoroughly, rinse twice, then reseat the reservoir firmly and make sure nothing is preventing it from sitting flat, even a stray coffee ground can keep it from sealing, and that tiny tilt can cause a surprising leak. If the gasket at the bottom of the basket looks flattened or sticky, swap that out and clean the little drain plunger so it snaps freely. Cheap that model.

Yeah, In an office I maintain we saw water under the machine even when no one was brewing. Turned out the carafe lid was not pressing the basket valve fully so it dribbled down the front and around the base and which looks like a bottom leak. Test by putting the empty carafe in place and filling the tank, if it starts to drip with no brew cycle then it is that valve or the carafe lid fitment. Make sure the lid seats fully and that the little plunger in the basket moves without sticking. If it still leaks with the tank full and the machine idle, pull the tank out and look for dampness at the tank outlet seal and along the underside, then consider a service visit if opening it up is not your thing. No shame in that.

A bottom leak is often a loose seal around the heating element from heat-cycle wear. Tighten the element and refresh the seal with a little silicone lubricant and it should stop.

I had a bottom leak that turned out to be a loose hose inside. Unplug it & dump any water, then flip it over and remove the base screws which, yeah found it by tipping it on its side.

There are usually two small silicone hoses going to the heating block and one had worked itself loose from heat cycles, so water was running straight to the drip tray area and out the feet. I pushed the hose fully back onto the barb and snugged the clamp, then checked the rubber seal where the tank feeds the machine and the little valve under the brew basket. After reassembling, no more puddle. If you are not comfortable opening it, at least press around the tank outlet seal with a fingertip and see if it weeps when the tank is installed. That will point you to an external seal instead of an internal line.