Is anyone else having trouble with water leaking into the heat element area?
486143
I had leaking problems with my previous HB brewercoffee maker but since I switched to this new one I have had no problems.
486144
Yes. I believe it is condensation from the lid. I didn't realize that there was water in the heating element area until I had water on my counter top. If you have a solution, let me know.
486145
OK, I HAVE THE FIX. The problem is the lever under the diverter does not get pushed back far enough. The protrusion on the rear of the reservoir only pushes to the horizontal, which lets the water from condensation drip backwards, underneath. I got a teeny screwdriver (a paper clip might work) got it red hot and pressed it into the lever several times until it burned a hole through it. Next I got a teensy screw and screwed it into the hole, leaving 1/4" sticking out. Now when you place the reservoir into the coffee pot it will push the lever back an extra 1/4" which levers the water diverter down more at an angle so the water can run down it properly. I still get a few drips down in the heating element but that's better than the fill up I used to get.. (Original answer) The only way to get the water out is tip the whole thing into the sink. Ours fills up and will leak onto the counter after just a few says if we don't do this. The problem is a poor design in the diverter that is supposed to send the condensation back into the carafe, but doesn't.
486146
It is so annoying the water from the lid drains there every day. If you lift the lid for about thirty minutes, and allow water to drain from lid seems to help.
486147
I agree with Sally's answer- condensation from the lid. I checked all the seals and tighten everything , but there is still water is there.
486148
Yes, and it's so annoying! There is water pooled there everyday. I understand it's condenstation from the lid, but the machine should've been designed better to avoid this.
486149
my has done it from the beginning and I just plan on emptying it every 3 days.I agree with the idea about the lid and condensation idea.Aren't these things tested before they are produced and sold? I spent $65 on this mess!
249666
Hi Vikas, i had that same problem in the beginning, I changed the hose and it still happened but it wasnt drastic, i tightened the hose and since its been fine with no problems. Not sure where it is leaking from but check the hose connections, I hope this helps.
355437
Not quite sure your question. What I did was replaced the whole parts. In my case, the leaking was between the parts and the water tank. Actually, that happened more than 1 year already. I can check it tonight. Good luck.
27919
I just went through this issue as well, with the New and Improved filters...as Special Etc mentioned, it was because I hadn't pushed down on the filter enough to create a seal. I could actually see water leaking out the bottom, in addition to it pouring out the 4 holes. After pulling it out, re-inserting it and pushing it down hard, it sat much better and the filtering was back to normal again.
1735942
i havent called. im thinking about somehow using my young, good looks to persuade them to come over and freaking fix it. but yes, calling tomorrow. right now we have a cooking sheet under it. its the stand up, heavy duty one with dual hoses. it worked for like month... now JUST leaking. ill contact amazon if it an issue.
706117
Mine doesn't leak, maybe put some pipe tape around the threads see if that works
263776
The pressure valve should not be leaking. Check the level of of the heat you are using. My will blow steam if the burner is too high, otherwise I would contact Amazon about an exchange.
1492135
No, sounds like something isn't in tight. I've never had a problem with any of mine leaking. Give the company a call
753836
I've had mine since November and have never had a leakage problem. Could be faulty?? or over tightened?
1492132
I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
314183
Yes...I wrote about this a bit in my review. The same thing happened with a previous Rowenta I had as well. Something in the way they manufacture it or they do some sort of testing in the steam function, results in these white flakes coming out when you first start using the iron with steam. This will go away after a few days or week or so of use. Regarding the leaking, I experienced significant 'spitting' of water with the auto-steam turned on, when the iron would steam and big drops of water were coming out. I didn't have water just leaking out of the sides or anything, which is a problem a lot of defective irons have. But if yours is just "spitting" with the steam, this problem should eventually get better as well after a week or two. However, I've had mine for a few months and it hasn't gone completely away, but it doesn't happen that often or the water drops are small. Still, kind of disappointed with that as my previous Rowentas have not done this. Overall I still think a good iron though so far...you should probably try holding on to it for a bit and see if it gets better.
373222
This is a relatively easy fix. The heating element wires tend to become disconnected over time as the unit is moved about and bumped back and forth. Remove the lower plate, take a phillips head screwdriver and remove the five screws holding the base plate. Lift the base plate and there in the back, odds are, you'll see that one of the wires has simply slipped loose of the connector. You can push it back on and then crimp it slightly with a pair of needle-nose pliers and it is less likely to come loose again.
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.
2208459
Yes, the previous unit started to leak and I replaced it with another. The present unit is working fine.
117288
I have not had a problem with mine, it seems to be just right for the heat and when it is real hot I wet it and put it on that is cooling
1733382
Mine has the brown spot issue as well every time I use self cleaning before ironing, for the leaking just swivel ironing temperature indicator and put it on the lowest one.
1993
Because it is leaking. I had the same problem and called Hamilton Beach and they are sending me a new unit. Had a choice of whether to wait until the end of the month when they will have a new improved one of the same model or a different model. I chose to go for a different model. All I had to pay is $13.00 for shipping.