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How to Prevent a SodaStream Leaking During Carbonation? [Tips & Warranty]

How to Prevent a SodaStream from Leaking

A leaking SodaStream is very frustrating, I know all too well. 

Many ask, why does my SodaStream leak quite frequently?

There’s really nothing more disheartening when you go to mix up a new soda, only to hear a hiss from its front or rear, signaling a leak.

This is even worse if you just bought a SodaStream machine and this is your first attempt.   

But don’t worry, even if there’s a leak, the problem is usually something you can handle with a little investigation and a little elbow grease. However, the level of carbonation is also a reason for the leakage of sparkling water.

So how do you prevent a SodaStream from leaking? There are plenty of ways to stop a leak of sparkling water from Sparkling Water Maker, although they depend on the nature of the leak itself.

CO2 leaks usually start at the valve that connects the CO2 canister to the dispenser nozzle at the front of the machine or Sparkling Water Maker.

These can be fixed, in many cases, by twisting the valve back into place from where it got loose.

Other leaks have to do with the nozzle at the front.

Still, more might be an issue with water leaking from the bottle. These are usually issues with the shape of the soda bottle top. SodaStream machines or soda makers are built to accept only certain types of bottle tops to form a seal for carbonation to occur.

Any tops that don’t fit this measurement will have a harder time working and may leak water and CO2 as a result.

In any case, you should always see a step guide to investigating leaks yourself to see if they can be fixed easily, as often it’s a minor assembly matter. 

If they can’t, don’t forget that you might have an active warranty that can protect you from any manufacturer defects.

These are great  

so you don’t have to buy a whole new machine that you just recently bought. 

Carbonating Air Hose Leak

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If your SodaStream isn’t making your drinks as fizzy as it is supposed to, we’d recommend opening the back of the machine.

Listen for a hissing sound. If such a sound comes from inside the carbonation canister, there might be an issue with the hose rather than the valve.

If you open up your fizzy drink maker machine, you might be confused.

After all, there doesn’t seem to be any real air hose visible.

The canister simply connects to a valve and nozzle on the interior of the machine which then leads the CO2 directly to the dispenser nozzle at the front of the device.

But there is an actual internal hose inside the canister.

This is the hose that connects the bottle to the nozzle itself, or what feeds CO2 from the bottle to the nozzle that then goes to the dispenser nozzle at the front.

If this hose is damaged or broken, you might not be able to use the canister.

You can take the canister apart and try to reattach the hose if it’s simply fallen off.

Alternatively, it is entirely possible the hose might be broken from either the accidental dropping of the canister during shipment or in some cases a simple manufacturer error.

You can also buy a replacement hose from many home improvement stores.

They often have hoses of the right size and make.

It may also be easier to simply buy a new canister, but that depends on your own handiness with tools or willingness to fix a canister you already bought.

Carbonation Canister Leak

This is a far more common expression of a carbonation leak than the above example.

In SodaStream leaking gas case, the canister itself might be broken from damage or from a manufacturer error.

Or the SodaStream itself might have been poorly or incorrectly assembled – it has been known to happen from time to time.

Whatever the case, the leak of carbonated water is coming from an improper seal in the valve that connects your carbonation canister to the drink maker machine.

Identifying this is easy enough. Simply open the back of your machine, press a carbonating button, and listen.

If you hear a hiss from the valve itself, you know that the problem is coming from there.

Sometimes it’s as simple as a washer that needs fixing. Try to see if one of the sealing washers is loose and, if so, if you can reattach it with your fingers.

If you have washers lying around from other projects you’re doing, you might be able to use one of them and fit it atop the canister seal to make things work.

You might also find an issue with the SodaStream valve itself. One easy way to test this is to switch out the canisters if you have more than one.

If the leak persists, the issue is with your machine rather than the canister. But if it goes away, you know that the problem is really just with one individual container.

Either way, this problem requires some maintenance and work on the valve itself. If you aren’t comfortable working on that, you might need to contact SodaStream and see about the warranty.

We’ll explain more about that below.

Don’t forget to try twisting the valve to reseal it. Sometimes the leak is simply a matter of not having twisted things into place enough beforehand rather than a big mechanical error.

It would be a shame to go to all that effort when the solution was right in front of you!

Nozzle Leak

You might also have an issue where your carbonation nozzle is leaking CO2.

This is distinct from the other two types of leaks, which happen at the back end of the soda maker.

This leak of carbonated water will be more audible and immediately noticeable.

You should hear a higher hiss than usual when you use the SodaStream to carbonate your next bottle of water.

The leak could happen during the process or after you’ve already removed the bottle.

In the first case, a CO2 leak could lead to your bottle being more carbonated than you intended. This can drain your reserves of CO2 too quickly. It’ll be pretty noticeable when your water bubbles a lot more vigorously than you like.

But if you remove the bottle and still hear a slight hissing, stick a finger near the carbonator nozzle and see if you feel a slight breeze.

If you do, that’s a sign that the nozzle is leaking CO2 constantly. Again, this wastes valuable fuel for your machine.

Fixing this is a bit tricky. Try to make sure the nozzle is fitted tightly into place. You can also try taking the front of the machine apart to determine where the leak is originating.

The valve that connects the nozzle to the canister may be weak. Try twisting it to make sure it is sealed properly.

If this doesn’t work, consider checking your SodaStream’s warranty.  You can check out more on your Warranty here on the official site

OR possibly picking up a new nozzle – like this one on Amazon.

Why Is My SodaStream Leaking Water?

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Alternatively, you might have a SodaStream leaking water, rather than SodaStream leaking co2.

A water leak comes from the bottle of water that you place beneath the carbonating nozzle. This can happen for a few reasons.

In one example, the bottle itself might be a poor fit.

Water leaks often happen if you don’t use regular SodaStream bottles. These bottles have tops that are specifically designed to fit around the carbonating nozzle to receive carbonation.

While it’s possible that regular bottles have sizes that fit as well, it’s not as likely.

  Also, Make sure you’re using these longer-lasting SodaStream bottles.

It may be the one you have is just at the end of its life!   

Therefore, trying to force carbonation into a regular bottle or soda bottle could leave a small amount of space open between the top of the bottle and the carbonator. In this case, the water will likely splash over the edge of the bottle onto the surrounding table or counter.

It’s also likely that the end carbonation will be less impressive, as well. This is because some of the gas escaped through the same gap.

Even your regular SodaStream bottle might be having trouble.

These bottles can warp if they are plastic and have been exposed to extreme heat. The tops, if they warp, might not fit the carbonator nozzle the same way they used to. Like with regular bottles, this can leave a gap for both water and CO2 to escape during the process.

But it might be a deeper problem with your machine, as well. Like with the carbonation canister leak, try a few different bottles to determine what the issue is.

It might be that the SodaStream nozzle was simply built incorrectly and needs to be sent back for repairs or replaced.

In these cases, checking out your warranty is a good idea.  See the link above.

To understand how to clean your Sodastream bottles properly check out that article I’ve just linked to.

SodaStream Warranty

No matter which of these issues you have, it’s always a good idea to keep your warranty in mind.

The exact nature of the warranty and what it covers varies from type to type, but most SodaStream machines cover you in the event of a defect from the manufacturer.

That means that if your soda maker leaks from a defect in the build like the SodaStream seal leaking, you can get it repaired or replaced in most cases.

You should consult your instruction manual to check out your own warranty to see what’s covered.

This is cheaper and easier in many cases than trying to fix some of the more technical problems yourself.

However, be aware that the warranty doesn’t usually cover any damage that comes from you dropping or damaging the machine, or opening up and trying to fix it yourself.

If the damage is on you, it might also be up to you to enact your own home repairs to get things running smoothly again.

  …OR just consider an upgrade to your machine – like   these featured SodaStream deals on amazon.

Good luck and I hope this guide helps you get your SodaStream leak diagnosed and fixed!

If you need any general instructions on how to use any SodaStream models then I have a guide here that you should check out too.

 

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