Tinkerers will prefer the Gaggia Classic (or slightly newer Gaggia Classic Pro), which has a steeper ... replacing the deteriorating rubber gaskets and boiler, as well as deep-cleaning the internals.

The new boiler has a non-stick coating on the interior ... so we highly recommend an upgrade. Read our full Gaggia Classic Pro review, including detailed specs. Best for beginners Espresso ...

I deep-cleaned the machine and replaced the boiler and gaskets. Below, you’ll find a list of products and parts that I used — or wish I’d used — while restoring my Gaggia Classic.