5213218251 Genuine Solenoid Valve for De'Longhi Coffee Machines, DeLonghi Espresso Machine Water and Steam Solenoid Valve

Part 5213218251 is a genuine De'Longhi solenoid valve, an electrically operated valve used inside De'Longhi coffee machines to switch the flow of water or steam on and off. De'Longhi uses several similar looking valves, and there's no model list on file for this one, so check the number on the valve you're replacing. If you can't read it, send us the model number from the label on the machine.

How a faulty solenoid valve shows up in a De'Longhi coffee machine

The machine's control board opens and closes the solenoid valve to direct water where it needs to go during brewing, steaming or rinsing. A valve can stick open or closed when scale builds up inside it, and the coil can burn out. Symptoms include water dripping into the drip tray or grounds container when it shouldn't, no hot water or steam, coffee that won't flow, or the machine stopping with an error. Regular descaling helps, but a valve with a failed coil or worn seat needs replacing.

Part details

• Genuine De'Longhi part 5213218251
• Electrically operated solenoid valve
• For De'Longhi coffee machines
• Match the number on your old valve to confirm fit

Replacing the valve

Unplug the machine and let it cool completely, as boilers and pipes stay hot for a while. Empty the water tank and drip tray. Photograph the hose routing and the wire positions before disconnecting anything, and use new clips or O-rings where the old ones are worn. Once it's back together, run water through and check for leaks before brewing coffee.

Questions about this part

How can I tell if 5213218251 is the right valve for my machine?

Look for a part number on the body of your old valve and compare it with 5213218251. You can also find the model number on the label under or behind the machine and send it through our parts enquiry form so we can check it.