mixed emotions about this espresso maker. doesn't seem to matter how long its on, it doesn't produce a really hot cup of jo. it can be messy at times if you're not careful dumping the used grinds. the creama was good at the start but seems to have faded. still tweaking the tamp pressure for flavor.

1.) When I first got the machine the housing unit was cracked, but the shipping box looked perfect.
2.) email, call the company, they told me to cut of 3" of the power cord and write a letter, tell them what was wrong. (4-6 weeks)
3.) The 2nd unit came under 3 weeks - Good News
4.) Ran it with out coffee
5.) Had my first Espresso*** it was just ok.
*** IN the manual it say you need to let it heat up for 15-30mins. this is way to long.

Working unit itself is a 3 star, probs. with the first unit minus one star

Upside yes it not a $300 espresso making machine but for $70 it's O.K. avg. at best

My wife loves this thing. It was a Xmas gift. She is addicted to Starbucks $4 Latte. It makes excellent Latte even with skim milk. Maybe better than Starbucks. My only disappointment is the tamper is attached to the machine, a small annoyance. Once you get it figured out, Latte lovers will be in heaven.

The DeLonghi EC155 is a sturdy, well built machine that makes great coffees. I have been using for the past month after having a steam Krups (which i loved). the espresso is more authentic (great crema) and the steamer is so easy, even a newbie would be able to make perfect foamed milk. It is super easy to clean. The instructions say to turn on for 30 minutes prior to making coffee. I have never waited this long and usually only wait 6-7 minutes while getting milk, coffee, etc prepared. My one remark is for those who have used steam type machines before such as the Krups, you can only make one or two at a time, not the four you may be used to. Therefore making a large beverage is more time consuming. Happy Espresso making.

Before a month was up the pump quit. So I had to send it to a service center because it was a couple of days over the return period. After another 2 months waiting for it, I got it back to have it work less than a month. Horrible!! We are experienced Espresso people, Have a Big pro machine in the kitchen but wanted this as an extra for down stairs. I've gone thru tons of smaller cheap machines, don't expect them to withstand the use we give them but this machine was the worst we ever bought in the less expensive lines.