Coffee is almost like a source of energy that gets us through the day. And since you’re here reading this, I know you love coffee.
Brewing your coffee at home or the office is more convenient, and it’s a win-win if you have Keurig. This way, you won’t have to go to the coffee shop all the time.
But a Keurig is only a machine, and machines have problems, and Keurigs are not exceptions. One of the most common problems is Keurig leaking water after brewing
You’re here looking for answers so let’s address the problems at hand. I’ll try my best to help with what you’re dealing with.
Keurig Leakage Problems
| When Does the Water Leak | Reason | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| While heating | Either due to clogging of the needle or a problem in the valve or the hose. | Clean the needle. If it’s the valve or the hose, call customer support. |
| While pre-heating or after turning it on | Due to a problem in the waterline. | Clean the waterline or fix a rubber o-ring on the valve to close the gap. |
| While brewing | Either due to an overflowing reservoir, a clogged needle, a broken or loose upper o-ring, or a broken valve or hose. | Lower the water content in the reservoir, clean the needle, fix a new o-ring or get customer support for fixing the broken valve and hose. |
| After brewing | Either due to debris in the needle openings or the incorrect size of the pod at the top. | Clean the needle or replace the pod with the help of the manufacturer’s guidelines |
Keurig Leaking Water After Brewing
If your Keurig leaks water after brewing, you might want to check the entrance needle. It’s located at the bottom of the upper half, with openings on both sides.
A needle filled with debris might be the cause of the leakage. If I were you, I would clean it.
The leakage after brewing could also be because the pod at the top of the machine isn’t the correct size. If you’re going to replace it, follow the guidelines recommended by the manufacturer.
Keurig Leaking Water When Brewing
It might be leaking due to one of several reasons:
- Your Keurig might be leaking because the reservoir is overflowing. If that’s the case, dump out some water, and it should be working fine.
- Your Keurig could also have clogged. Check if the machine has clogged, and if it is, you have to clean it. Cleaning your Keurig should fix the issue.
- If that’s not it, the upper gasket might have broken or been loose. You’ll need to check the alignment of the gasket. Close the gaps between the puncture needle and the K-cup, if any. A broken or missing piece means you’ll have to order a replacement.
- Finally, if none of the above is the issue, a valve or hose in the machine is likely broken. If that’s the problem, you’ll have to call the customer support service.
Keurig Leaking Water when Heating
A typical drip machine starts heating the water when you turn it and pour in the water. But, a Keurig keeps a tank of pre-heated water inside. And on the outside, it has a cold-water tank or a reservoir.
A tube sucks it down to the bottom and sends the hot water to the top when you pour in water. So the water that’s heated is the new water.
Water might leak when the Keurig is heating. So if your Keurig is leaking when it’s heating the water, here’s what you should check:
- It might be leaking because it’s clogged, so check the machine for clogging. Clean both the exit needles, the o-ring and the waterline as well. An excellent clean should do the trick.
- The hose or valve inside the machine might have broken. If so, you should call customer service.
Keurig Mini or Keurig 2.0 Leaking Water From The Bottom
You might find water leaking from beneath your Keurig.
Water leaking in the kitchen is a situation no one wants, but it happens sometimes.
Your Keurig might be working fine but be leaking from the bottom, even when it’s turned off. If this happens, don’t worry so much. There’s an issue with the reservoir.
When a Keurig leaks from the bottom, there’s a high chance that the reservoir has cracked or broken. There might also be a problem with the tube’s nozzle in the reservoir.
If it’s the nozzle, you can put an o-ring on it.
Keurig K Duo Leaking Water
The Keurig K Duo is almost the same as the other models. So if it’s leaking while heating, it might be because the machine has clogged.
Leakage from the bottom might mean there’s a problem with the rubber band at the bottom of the reservoir. If not, the problem might be internal with the hose or seal.
So now that you’re clear on the subject, let’s move on to some frequently asked questions:
Other Common Keurig FAQs
Why Is My Keurig Dripping Water?
Check the needle if your Keurig is dripping water instead of brewing coffee. It might be dirty and clogged with debris.
You need to detach the K-cup holder and find the needle. Once you’ve found the needle, take out the o-ring if there is one.
Next, rinse the o-ring and clean the needle entrances using a paper clip. Then put the o-ring back on. Your Keurig should work fine after this!
How Do I Fix a Keurig Leaking or What to Do if My Keurig Is Leaking?
There are many reasons why your Keurig can leak. You might need an o-ring around the needle if it’s leaking from above. An overflowing reservoir could also be the reason.
There will be either a rubber band or an o-ring at the bottom of the reservoir. A crack in the reservoir or a problem with the o-ring might cause leakage from below.
If it’s leaking from below, you can either fit another o-ring on the nozzle or fix the reservoir itself.
Your Keurig might be leaking after or when it’s brewing coffee. In any of these cases, check the needle for clogging and clean it.
There’s a valve and a hose inside your Keurig. If these have broken, you’ll need to call customer service and get professional help. You shouldn’t try and fix these on your own.
Why Does My Keurig Leak Water when I Turn It On?
When turning it on, the first thing a Keurig does is heat up or pre-heat the water. If water leaks when you turn it on, there’s a problem with the waterline or o-ring around it.
You’ll find this pipe at the bottom of the reservoir. Cleaning the waterline or fixing a new o-ring should stop the leak.
How to Fix a Leaking Keurig Reservoir?
A leaking Keurig reservoir could mean a crack in the reservoir itself. Detach the reservoir and put it over the sink to check for leaking.
But, there’s a higher chance that it’s the valve at the bottom.
The reservoir’s valve connects to a hole in the reservoir, and they’re both made of plastic. The gap might be what’s causing the leak.
You can use a rubber o-ring to close the gap.
Wrapping Up
There are a lot of issues in a Keurig which you can fix by yourself. I hope you have a better idea of how to do it now.
But, do remember you shouldn’t try and fix every problem on your own. If it’s a problem with the machine’s internal workings, get professional help.