I had a Delonghi 155, which is the same, but lined with a little steel I just replaced by the 150 (all black). It lasted three years at a rate of at least 4 times 2 cups a day. The weak point is the valve for the production of vapeur.Eviter this use and the machine will certainly make a longer use. SCALE does not sour, but with bags sold for descaling of espresso. My other is a Nespresso coffee maker, but I reserve for the most special occasions because the price caps would not destined for daily use, while with the Delonghi, choosing his ground coffee among all the brands offered, we gets a honnète espresso, well supplied with foam. Experiment with different coffees. Very good value for the DELONGHI 150.
