Breville Dual Boiler review

By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 ·
Breville Dual Boiler
Breville Dual Boiler
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
Service 2 · Specs 1.75 · Price 2 · Warranty & returns 2 · Reviews 1.75 · How we score
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It ranks 3rd of 59 semi-automatic espresso machines by our score, 9.5/10. At $1,599.95 it costs 33% less than the median semi-automatic espresso machine ($2,397.48), checked Oct 16, 2026. It has PID temperature control, which 28 of the 59 semi-automatic espresso machines share. A dual boiler at this price is unusual: 13 of the 59 semi-automatic espresso machines have one.

Best for

Milk drinks back to back: dual boiler with PID

Price
$1,599.95
Boiler
Dual boiler
Warm-up
16 min, brand figure
US service
Mail-in (US)
Warranty
2 years
Returns
30 days

Specs and sources

Checked Oct 16, 2026 · source under each value
Brewing
Machine typeSemi-automaticbreville.com
BoilerDual boiler, steam 32 fl.oz (950 ml) ("Dedicated 32 fl.oz (950ml) steam boiler", manual p. 6); espresso boiler volume not stated; "Stainless Steel Dual Boiler" (product page)breville.com
Temperature controlPIDbreville.com
Profilinglow-pressure pre-infusion with programmable duration (Pd, default 07 s) and pump power (PP, default 60) (manual p. 16); "Over Pressure Valve" limits maximum pressure (product page); brew temperature adjustable, default 200°F (93°C) (manual p. 13); no full pressure profilingbreville.com
Groupheated group head ("Actively Heated Group Head", manual p. 6; "Heated Grouphead for brew temp control", product page); 58 mm, 58 mm portafilter, 58 mm portafilterbreville.com
GrinderNot includedbreville.com
Warm-up, brand figure16 minbreville.com
Build, service and safety
Water84 fl.oz (2.5 L) top-fill removable water tank (manual p. 7; product page "Water Tank Capacity - 84 oz.")breville.com
Power110-120 Volts (product page); rating line "120 V ~ 60 Hz 1 700 W" (manual p. 7), 1700 W, 1,700 Wbreville.com
Dimensions14.9 x 15.9 x 14.6 in (converted by collector; brand US page lists "14.9 x 15.9 x 14.6 in (37.9 x 40.3 x 37.1 cm)" WxDxH)breville.com
Weight28.35 lbbreville.com
Safety listingNo UL/ETL listing found. Prop 65: Model listed by number under "Espresso Machines" on Breville Product Chemical Disclosure page: "These products may contain" Stainless Steel; Iron; Chromium, Total; Nickel and Nickel Compounds (tagged "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986" = Prop 65); Manganese and manganese compounds; Molybdenum; Phosphorus; Copper; Aluminum. No Prop 65 warning wording on the product page. https://www.breville.com/en-us/learn-more/product-chemical-disclosure (2026-10-15)Source not recorded
US serviceMail-in service in the USbreville.com
DescalingDescale: no fixed interval; "Descale (dESC)" menu function with step-by-step LCD procedure (manual p. 16); water-hardness setting ("Hrd3") drives the descale alert (p. 16); water hardness test strip and descaling powder included; Water filter: included (water filter holder with filter); "Replacing the water filter after three months or 10.6 USgal / 40L will reduce the need to descale the machine" (manual p. 9, 23); "Replace filter after 90 days or after..." (p. 23); filter-change alert on LCD (p. 16); "To purchase water filters, visit Breville webpage" (p. 23); Backflush: cleaning cycle "cleans the shower screen and back-flushes the group head" (manual p. 16, 23), CLEAN ME alert; cleaning disc and tablets included; Group gasket: Not stated; Shower screen: Not stated; Filter cartridge: after 3 months or 10.6 USgal / 40 L (manual p. 9, 23)Manual · Oct 16, 2026
Water filterincluded (water filter holder with filter); "Replacing the water filter after three months or 10.6 USgal / 40L will reduce the need to descale the machine" (manual p. 9, 23); "Replace filter after 90 days or after..." (p. 23); filter-change alert on LCD (p. 16); "To purchase water filters, visit Breville webpage" (p. 23)Manual · Oct 16, 2026
FinancingNot found on product page or in terms of sale (sec. 4.2 names only "credit card or another accepted payment method"); Klarna and Affirm strings exist in breville.com page source (checkout translations) but no provider or terms shown on screen - see unverifiedbreville.com
Buying
Price$1,599.95 (MSRP, checked Oct 16, 2026)breville.com
WarrantyLength: "2 Year Warranty" (product page spec list); warranty page itself states no years: "To find the warranty length of your specific product, refer to the product page of the website for your country". Covers "defects in materials, workmanship, and function" for products "purchased and used in North America" (US = "the fifty United States and the District of Columbia only"); coverage starts at purchase date (delivery date for California residents). Excluded: "Products not purchased from Breville or through a Breville-authorized distributor or product reseller" (incl. unauthorized online sellers, auctions, eBay); "not applicable to any purchase of a product for commercial use" (hotel, office, restaurant); damage from failing to follow "safety, operating, care or cleaning instructions"; "alteration, modification, or repair performed by any party not authorized by Breville"; normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, removed serial numbers, improper voltage, missing proof of purchase. Proof of purchase (receipt/invoice with model, payment, date) required; registration optional. Claim: call 1-866-273-8455 or Support page, "DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE"; Breville sends prepaid shipping label, turnaround up to 10 business days plus shipping; repaired/replaced items covered for remainder of original period or 90 days, whichever is longer. https://www.breville.com/us/en/support/warranty.html; https://www.breville.com/en-us/product/bes920 (2026-10-15)breville.com
ReturnsReturns "within 30 days from receipt of shipment" for appliances bought directly from Breville USA; item must be in "brand new condition with original packaging and accessories" incl. manuals; Return Authority number required, valid 14 calendar days from issuance; restocking fee: not mentioned; who pays return shipping: not stated (DOA only: Breville arranges return and ships replacement "at Breville's expense", DOA claim within 30 calendar days of invoice date); "Breville does not permit the return of or offer refunds for parts or accessories"; refund to original payment method. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/return-policy (2026-10-15)breville.com
Shipping"Free standard shipping on orders over $49"; Standard Delivery "2 - 7 business days" (support/orders page, footnote not shown); terms of sale sec. 4.4: "We reserve the right to restrict delivery to addresses within the U.S.", checkout delivery dates "are estimates only and are not guaranteed"; no freight / AK-HI / PO-box wording found. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/orders; https://www.breville.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-use-and-sale (2026-10-15)breville.com
Brand pageManual (brand)

Warranty, returns and shipping

Warranty2 years

Length: "2 Year Warranty" (product page spec list); warranty page itself states no years: "To find the warranty length of your specific product, refer to the product page of the website for your country". Covers "defects in materials, workmanship, and function" for products "purchased and used in North America" (US = "the fifty United States and the District of Columbia only"); coverage starts at purchase date (delivery date for California residents). Excluded: "Products not purchased from Breville or through a Breville-authorized distributor or product reseller" (incl. unauthorized online sellers, auctions, eBay); "not applicable to any purchase of a product for commercial use" (hotel, office, restaurant); damage from failing to follow "safety, operating, care or cleaning instructions"; "alteration, modification, or repair performed by any party not authorized by Breville"; normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, removed serial numbers, improper voltage, missing proof of purchase. Proof of purchase (receipt/invoice with model, payment, date) required; registration optional. Claim: call 1-866-273-8455 or Support page, "DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE"; Breville sends prepaid shipping label, turnaround up to 10 business days plus shipping; repaired/replaced items covered for remainder of original period or 90 days, whichever is longer. https://www.breville.com/us/en/support/warranty.html; https://www.breville.com/en-us/product/bes920 (2026-10-15).

Returns30 days

Returns "within 30 days from receipt of shipment" for appliances bought directly from Breville USA; item must be in "brand new condition with original packaging and accessories" incl. manuals; Return Authority number required, valid 14 calendar days from issuance; restocking fee: not mentioned; who pays return shipping: not stated (DOA only: Breville arranges return and ships replacement "at Breville's expense", DOA claim within 30 calendar days of invoice date); "Breville does not permit the return of or offer refunds for parts or accessories"; refund to original payment method. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/return-policy (2026-10-15).

ShippingFree over $49 · 2–7 days

"Free standard shipping on orders over $49"; Standard Delivery "2 - 7 business days" (support/orders page, footnote not shown); terms of sale sec. 4.4: "We reserve the right to restrict delivery to addresses within the U.S.", checkout delivery dates "are estimates only and are not guaranteed"; no freight / AK-HI / PO-box wording found. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/orders; https://www.breville.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-use-and-sale (2026-10-15).

Warranty: Length: "2 Year Warranty" (product page spec list); warranty page itself states no years: "To find the warranty length of your specific product, refer to the product page of the website for your country". Covers "defects in materials, workmanship, and function" for products "purchased and used in North America" (US = "the fifty United States and the District of Columbia only"); coverage starts at purchase date (delivery date for California residents). Excluded: "Products not purchased from Breville or through a Breville-authorized distributor or product reseller" (incl. unauthorized online sellers, auctions, eBay); "not applicable to any purchase of a product for commercial use" (hotel, office, restaurant); damage from failing to follow "safety, operating, care or cleaning instructions"; "alteration, modification, or repair performed by any party not authorized by Breville"; normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, removed serial numbers, improper voltage, missing proof of purchase. Proof of purchase (receipt/invoice with model, payment, date) required; registration optional. Claim: call 1-866-273-8455 or Support page, "DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE"; Breville sends prepaid shipping label, turnaround up to 10 business days plus shipping; repaired/replaced items covered for remainder of original period or 90 days, whichever is longer. https://www.breville.com/us/en/support/warranty.html; https://www.breville.com/en-us/product/bes920 (2026-10-15). Returns: Returns "within 30 days from receipt of shipment" for appliances bought directly from Breville USA; item must be in "brand new condition with original packaging and accessories" incl. manuals; Return Authority number required, valid 14 calendar days from issuance; restocking fee: not mentioned; who pays return shipping: not stated (DOA only: Breville arranges return and ships replacement "at Breville's expense", DOA claim within 30 calendar days of invoice date); "Breville does not permit the return of or offer refunds for parts or accessories"; refund to original payment method. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/return-policy (2026-10-15). Shipping: "Free standard shipping on orders over $49"; Standard Delivery "2 - 7 business days" (support/orders page, footnote not shown); terms of sale sec. 4.4: "We reserve the right to restrict delivery to addresses within the U.S.", checkout delivery dates "are estimates only and are not guaranteed"; no freight / AK-HI / PO-box wording found. https://www.breville.com/en-us/support/orders; https://www.breville.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-use-and-sale (2026-10-15). Source: breville.com, checked October 16, 2026.

Source: breville.com, checked Oct 16, 2026.

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