Regular maintenance is what separates a Jura that lasts 4 years from one that lasts 10. This hub covers every care task your machine needs, organized by frequency. Follow this schedule and your Jura will deliver consistent espresso for years.
Complete Maintenance Schedule
| Task | Frequency | What It Does | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto rinse | Every startup/shutdown | Flushes brew group of fresh coffee oils | 1 min (automatic) |
| Milk circuit rinse | After every milk drink | Prevents bacteria and stale milk buildup | 30 sec |
| Empty drip tray | Daily | Prevents overflow and mold growth | 1 min |
| Empty grounds container | When prompted | Prevents overflow and machine errors | 1 min |
| Wipe exterior | Weekly | Keeps housing, spout, and drip tray clean | 3 min |
| Cleaning tablets | Every 1-2 months | Dissolves dried coffee oil in brew group | 10 min |
| Replace water filter | Every 2 months | Reduces scale and improves water taste | 2 min |
| Descaling | Every 2-4 months | Removes mineral scale from heating elements | 30-45 min |
Annual Maintenance Cost
Budget approximately $80-120 per year for consumables:
- Cleaning tablets (6-12 per year): $20-40
- Descaling tablets (4-6 per year): $15-25
- CLARIS water filters (6 per year): $40-60
This is a small investment to protect a machine that costs $1,000-5,000.
Step-by-Step Guides
Cleaning
- Complete cleaning guide - Daily rinsing, milk circuit care, and cleaning tablet procedures
- Cleaning with Jura tablets - Detailed tablet cleaning walkthrough
Descaling
- How to descale your Jura - When and how to descale, products to use and avoid
- Full descaling article - In-depth walkthrough with troubleshooting
Products
- Best cleaning products for Jura - Our recommended tablets, descalers, and accessories
Troubleshooting
If your machine is not performing well despite regular maintenance, common culprits include:
- Weak espresso: Try a finer grind setting or fresher beans. See our espresso settings guide.
- Poor milk foam: Clean the milk circuit more thoroughly. See our milk frothing guide.
- Slow flow: Descale the machine. Scale buildup is the most common cause.
- Error messages: Check our troubleshooting guide for common error codes and solutions.
Ready to Choose a Jura?
Regular maintenance is straightforward on any Jura model. If you are still choosing, see our reviews for recommendations, or use the Machine Finder for a personalized pick.
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