If your AeroPress is leaking, there are a couple of reasons to explain why that might be. You might be using two large of grounds, or you could have a sealing problem. It’s important to determine why your AeroPress is leaking so that you can fix it accordingly.
Of course, fixing your AeroPress is easier said than done if it is your first time with an AeroPress. To help you determine why your AeroPress is leaking and fix the problem, we have created this article. Keep reading to learn why your specific AeroPress is leaking and what you can do about it.
Is AeroPress supposed to leak?
Generally speaking, it’s normal for an AeroPress to leak just a little bit during brewing. This is normal because water can seep into small spaces, such as in between the parts on your AeroPress. A little bit of leakage is normal as a result.
However, a lot of leakage is not normal. If your AeroPress is leaking quite a bit before you are finished brewing, there is likely a larger issue that needs to be fixed. If you don’t fix this problem, your coffee might not turn out the way you want it to.
Is it normal for my AeroPress to leak a little before brewing?
If your AeroPress is only leaking just a little bit before brewing, there is likely nothing wrong with your AeroPress. It is to be expected for the AeroPress, or any other coffee maker for that matter, to leak just a little bit before brewing.
The reason for this is that water can fit into small spaces. Since most coffee makers have very small gaps, a little bit of water can get in and leak. If your AeroPress is only leaking just a little bit, there is likely nothing wrong with your device.
Why is my AeroPress leaking?
If your AeroPress is leaking, there are a couple of reasons why that might be. One of the more common reasons is that you did not grind the coffee beans down to a small enough size. If the coffee beans are too large, it’s a lot easier for the water to leak out prematurely.
Another reason why your AeroPress may be leaking is that you’ve had it for a while and the sealing mechanism is faulty. This occasionally happens on new AeroPresses, but it certainly is not a common cause for new AeroPress leakage.
How do I stop my AeroPress from dripping?
If your AeroPress is leaking or dripping, the first thing you should do is try grinding your coffee beans down to a smaller size. This will help stop the drip while creating a better coffee flavor. Something else you can do is try to brew your coffee using the inverted method.
If both of these methods fail to fix the problem, you likely have a sealant issue. You will want to replace the seal on your AeroPress as a result.
How do you replace an AeroPress seal?
If you need to replace the seal on your AeroPress, purchase a new seal and read the instructions for the application. The seal instructions should offer everything you need in order to replace the seal on your AeroPress. The process is simple and straightforward.
Why does the inverted method stop my AeroPress from leaking?
Whenever you use the inverted method, your coffee is more likely to be brewed regularly since the extraction method is increased. With this more regular brewing cycle, your AeroPress leaks less than it does with the standard method.
In other words, the coffee grounds are put in water for a longer period of time, resulting in more extraction. The coffee beans will then absorb the water more, resulting in less leakage overall.
Why use an AeroPress upside down if leaking?
If your AeroPress is leaking using the standard method, you can use the inverted method instead. The inverted method often results in less leaking since the coffee grounds are more immersed in water. The coffee grounds will help to absorb the water, preventing it from leaking out.
In addition to experiencing less leakage, using the inverted method often results in better coffee. That’s because the extraction is increased since the coffee grounds are in the water for a longer span of time.
Does the standard method or inverted method make AeroPress leak more?
Typically speaking, customers have more success with the inverted method if the AeroPress was leaking. The reason for this is that the inverted method results in more consistent brewing. With more consistent brewing, less water is likely to leak out. So, you should try the inverted method if you are having trouble with your AeroPress leaking.
Do I need to buy a new AeroPress if mine is leaking?
If your AeroPress is leaking, you do not need to buy a new model. Instead, grinding the coffee down to finer particles or trying the inverted method will likely fix the problem without spending a penny. In a worst-case scenario, you might need to buy a new seal, but buying the new seal will be more affordable than an entire AeroPress.
The only time you should need to buy a new AeroPress is if it is broken entirely. Leakage does not mean that your AeroPress is broken unless there is an obvious crack in the plastic. Then, you should buy a new AeroPress.
Will using finer grounds help to stop my AeroPress from leaking?
One of the easiest ways to stop your AeroPress from leaking is to simply use finer grounds in the machine. The finer grounds will help to soak up the water more, resulting in less dripping. Especially if your AeroPress was leaking due to coffee bean size in the first place, this method will fix the problem.
Note that this will not always fix the problem. If your AeroPress was leaking due to some other issue, ground size will likely not make your AeroPress stop leaking. This is true specifically if you already had your coffee beans ground finely.
Hi, I’m Jen Williams, chief editor and writer for ThirstPerk.com.
I’ve been drinking coffee and tea for most of my life, but it wasn’t until I started working at Thirstperk.com that I became an expert on the subject. I’m a total caffeine addict who has spent hours upon hours reading about and experimenting with the different types of coffees out there in my search to find the perfect cup of joe.
I’ve been a tea lover for as long as I can remember as well. I grew up in a house with a mom who loved to drink herbal tea, and I think that’s where my love for tea first began. These days, I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting teas to try, and I love experimenting with different brewing methods and flavoring combinations.