On the last day of my no retail shopping challenge, I started my day as I do everyday. I turn on my espresso machine so it will heat up to make my latte. I got one latte out of it before it started constantly running, trying desperately to fill itself up with water, but to no avail. I’ve had this sweet little machine for over 6 years now. It’s not one you replace, it’s one you take in to get repaired. (You can read my cost analysis on this here) Just guessing, this machine would cost more new than what my 15 year old car is worth. I wouldn’t buy a new car unless I had to, so I’m not going to buy a new espresso machine either.
My little Pasquinni is safely seatbelted in the front seat of the car, ready for his trip to the repair shop. Should I have put him in the backseat? Hmmm, he’s pretty tough and could probably handle the air bag. When I called the repair shop, the lady on the phone had to be the nicest person I’ve ever spoke with in a repair place. After making my arrangements, she asked me, “Do you have a back up plan?” I love her!! She gets it!! Yes, I’m a coffee addict and I have a back up plan. Awesomeness.
I have no idea how much this is going to cost to fix, but it has to be cheaper than buying a new one. 6+ years with no problems and I use it everyday. I call that good. If I have to get it repaired every six years, I can live with that. Honestly, if I was better about cleaning it, I might not be taking it in this week.
Ownership of pretty much anything requires maintenance and repairs at some point. I just had the hot tub fixed, now the espresso machine. I hope things don’t really come in threes. If so, let me count the repairs to the pop-up camper we just got. Off to make a latte… on my borrowed back up machine.