At times, your Hamilton Beach FlexBrew might fail to brew any coffee because it stop pumping water. It’s usually not a major failure of the pump but more of an easily correctable mechanical issue.
Common Causes and Fixes
To get things working again, go through these few places. First look at the water reservoir, it’s simple to not seat it all the way or fill it up. You need to make sure it is connected secure to the machine so it can work. Pushing down on the tank will help as well, that fixes most problems with loose fittings.
Then look inside the tubing. Even if your water is filtered, minerals can builds up inside them and cause clogs over time.
Clearing out the blocks is easy and will greatly improve the flow of water when you see it in those clear tubes. You’ll be able to spot the buildup easy and remove it.
Again, be sure this whole area around tubing is clean as the tubing runs next to other parts in there. It will take some time and can be a pain if there’s a lot of buildup but getting it out will be worth it.
Also be sure the latches snaps in place properly. If they don’t click then the system stops.
The sensor safety feature won’t let you operate it until the parts has locked in place. So check your tank latch and make sure it’s tight. Wiggle it around if need be and make sure it has a good fit. Press down on the basket and ensure the tank latch is secure and it should work.
It’s important to re-seat both pieces properly so that the machine knows it’s good to go.
Lastly, look at the small holes located near the bottom of the reservoir (on both sides, single-serve & carafe). These holes are where water will drain from the reservoir. Ensure there’s nothing blocking them and that they’re free of any debris or blockage.
This is also a common cause. Water won’t flow through if it doesn’t has somewhere to go. Clean them out realy well to see if this fixes the problem.
These are the easier reasons why your pump might of failed; there’s a higher chance it was something else like pump failure (but that’s rarer). If it wasn’t one of those things, you’ll likely be able to troubleshoot what happened yourself rather than buying any replacement part.
The following 5 tests address most issues, try the water first, followed by the tubes/latches, and finally the holes if they’re dirty. Simple troubleshooting will likely get you back up and running normal, without having to call in an expert.