Our Franke shots turned sour. Can you just adjust the grind?

An adjustment helps only if the burrs are still in spec. On worn burrs the taste drifts back soon after. We check the burrs first and adjust second, so the fix lasts. If the set is worn, the written quote says so and lists the replacement.

Do you come to Franke machines along Fitzgerald Drive?

Yes. The Fitzgerald Drive district, the Pinole Vista Shopping Center, Old Town and Pinole Valley are all in our area. We diagnose at the machine and quote the repair in writing before starting.

How often do Franke burrs need replacing?

It depends on how many drinks you make, not on the calendar. We note burr wear whenever we service the machine and suggest a replacement point based on your volume, so the shots do not turn sour before anyone notices.

What does a Franke on-site diagnostic cost?

On-site diagnostic: A400 $150, A800 $200, A1000 $250. Tell us the model when you book.

What warranty applies to Franke coffee-machine repair?

6 months on parts and labor; 90 days on consumables.

FRANKE · PINOLE

Franke Manufacturer-Authorized Service

Franke Commercial Coffee Machine Repair · Pinole, CA

Franke grinder and dose repair for Pinole counters, from Old Town to Fitzgerald Drive, diagnosed on site at the machine.

Diagnosis at the plumbed machine
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Franke in Pinole

Franke commercial service.

When a Franke that used to pull a tight shot starts running fast and sour, check the grinder early. Worn burrs throw off the dose and the grind consistency, and chasing the problem with grind adjustments rarely holds. The A-Line machines and the SB1200 grind fresh for every drink, so a worn burr set shows up in every cup.

We come to the machine in Old Town, Pinole Valley, near the Pinole Vista Shopping Center or in the big-box district along Fitzgerald Drive, and diagnose it on site. Pinole is on EBMUD water, soft to moderate, and burrs wear at the same rate on any water. We provide Franke authorized service and put the repair in a written quote before any work starts.

Common repairs we do

What we check on site.

Burrs worn past spec. Worn burrs crush more than they cut, and the shot runs fast and sour. We measure the burrs against spec, replace the set when it is worn out, and dial the grind back in with test drinks.
Dose drifting between drinks. An inconsistent dose makes one drink strong and the next weak, and a sticky chute can do it as easily as worn burrs. We weigh a run of doses at the machine, clear the grinder path, and set the dose again once the burrs are right.
Grinder jammed or running empty. A stone in the beans, a bridged hopper or a packed chute can stop the grinder or let it run without delivering anything. We clear the path, check the burrs for damage, and test the grinder motor under load.

Models we service

Franke product lines.

A300, A400, A600, A800, A1000
SB1200
Mytico
Spectra
FoamMaster FM800

Factory credentials

Franke authorized service · A-Line technical certification

Franke Technical Certification: A-Line Coffee Systems

Issued 06/18/2026 by Franke Coffee Systems, N.A (Smyrna, TN). Technical service certification; we do not sell new Franke machines.

Pricing and warranty

What it costs. What we stand behind.

A400 $150

On-site diagnostic. A800 $200; A1000 $250.
Written quote

Repair work is quoted after diagnosis.
6 / 90

6 months on repair parts. 90 days on consumables.

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FAQ

Franke in Pinole questions, answered.

Our Franke shots turned sour. Can you just adjust the grind?

An adjustment helps only if the burrs are still in spec. On worn burrs the taste drifts back soon after. We check the burrs first and adjust second, so the fix lasts. If the set is worn, the written quote says so and lists the replacement.
Do you come to Franke machines along Fitzgerald Drive?

Yes. The Fitzgerald Drive district, the Pinole Vista Shopping Center, Old Town and Pinole Valley are all in our area. We diagnose at the machine and quote the repair in writing before starting.
How often do Franke burrs need replacing?

It depends on how many drinks you make, not on the calendar. We note burr wear whenever we service the machine and suggest a replacement point based on your volume, so the shots do not turn sour before anyone notices.
What does a Franke on-site diagnostic cost?

On-site diagnostic: A400 $150, A800 $200, A1000 $250. Tell us the model when you book.
What warranty applies to Franke coffee-machine repair?

6 months on parts and labor; 90 days on consumables.

Need Franke service in Pinole?

Tell us the Franke model and the fault.