La Marzocco Linea PB review

By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 ·
La Marzocco Linea PB
La Marzocco Linea PB
8.75OF 10
Very good
Service 2 · Specs 1.75 · Price 1.5 · Warranty & returns 1.75 · Reviews 1.75 · How we score
Buy if / Skip if

It ranks 5th of 22 commercial espresso machines by our score, 8.75/10. La Marzocco does not publish a price for it; prices come from dealers. It has PID temperature control, which 4 of the 22 commercial espresso machines share. Its 1-year warranty is shorter than the category median of 1.08 years.

Best for

Milk drinks back to back: dual boiler with PID

Price
Price not available
Groups
2
Power
Not stated
NSF/ANSI 4
No record
Warranty
1 year
Returns
30 days

Specs and sources

Checked Oct 15, 2026 · source under each value
Brewing
Machine typeSemi-automaticlamarzoccousa.com
BoilerDual boiler, brew 3.4 L; steam 7 L (2 group). 3 group 5/11; 4 group 6.8/15 (brand page) or 14.5 (2021 US sheet, Prima)lamarzoccousa.com
Temperature controlPIDlamarzoccousa.com
ProfilingMP version: mechanical paddle (manual pre-infusion/flow control); AV: programmable volumetric dosing; ABR: brew-by-weight scaleslamarzoccousa.com
Groupsaturatedlamarzoccousa.com
GrinderNot includedlamarzoccousa.com
Build, service and safety
Waternone (plumbed only); plumb-inlamarzoccousa.com
Power208-240 V, 1 phase, 60 Hz (2021 US sheet; Prima); brand page: 220 single phase; manual V5.1 table: AC220-240V/60Hz and AC208-240/60Hz, AC380/50Hz, 30 A service required (2 group; US sheet, Prima); manual rated input 20-22 A at 220-240V/60Hz; 3/4 group 50 A A, 4600 W (2 group; brand page 'standard watts', US sheet 'element wattage'); manual: coffee boiler 1400 W + steam boiler 3000 W = 4400 W at 220-240V; higher-power variants 6100 W (3 grp), 8000 W (4 grp) W, 4,600 Wlamarzoccousa.com
NSF/ANSI 4Nolamarzoccousa.com
Dimensions28 W x 23 D x 21 H (2 group; brand page). Manual V5.1: 28 x 23.2 x 21 in (710 x 590 x 533 mm)lamarzoccousa.com
Weight134.5 lblamarzoccousa.com
Safety listingBrand shows a UL/ETL mark; listing not verified. No NSF listing found. Prop 65: Not found on brand page, US sheet, manual, Prima pageSource not recorded
US serviceAuthorized service network in the USlamarzoccousa.com
DescalingDescale: Not stated; manual: water hardness check every 3-4 months, warranty void outside spec; yearly full steam boiler drain recommended; Water filter: water filter/softener upstream required; supply 0.2-0.6 MPa; 3/8" compression inlet (USA/Canada); water test kits supplied; LM water calculator; Backflush: auto backflush function (brand sheet 'auto backflush', manual programming); manual blind-filter backflush in cleaning chapter; Group gasket: every three/four months replace group gaskets (manual V5.1 Periodic Maintenance table, technician); Shower screen: every three/four months replace diffuser screens (manual V5.1 Periodic Maintenance table); Filter cartridge: Not stated (see filter/softener documentation; manual has water-filter replacement reminder feature)Manual · Oct 15, 2026
Water filterwater filter/softener upstream required; supply 0.2-0.6 MPa; 3/8" compression inlet (USA/Canada); water test kits supplied; LM water calculatorManual · Oct 15, 2026
FinancingNot found (Prima page shows no financing provider; brand page none)lamarzoccousa.com
Buying
PricePrice not availablelamarzoccousa.com
WarrantyPrima listing: '1 year parts warranty/13 months labor warranty' (sic - reversed vs Classic S listing '1 year labor/13 months parts'). La Marzocco USA terms (Warranty Claim Form rev3, 2016; 2021 MAP notice): 13 months parts-only from date of shipment; excludes water-related damage, improper installation, wear parts (portafilter gaskets, inserts, diffusion screens); claims must be authorized by LM before repair; reseller coordinates installation and warranty fulfillment. Manual V5.1 p. 12: 'the warranty is void if water parameters are not within the range'. No current commercial warranty page on lamarzoccousa.com.lamarzoccousa.com
ReturnsPrima Shipping & Returns: 'most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund'; return shipping paid by Prima only 'if the return is a result of our error'; restocking fee not stated; page still contains platform sample-policy wording. https://prima-coffee.com/shipping-returnslamarzoccousa.com
ShippingPrima: 'Free Shipping', 'Free Installation'; 'ships directly from the manufacturer'; 'Contact sales@prima-coffee.com for current lead times'lamarzoccousa.com
Brand pageManual (brand)

Warranty, returns and shipping

Warranty1 year

Prima listing: '1 year parts warranty/13 months labor warranty' (sic - reversed vs Classic S listing '1 year labor/13 months parts'). La Marzocco USA terms (Warranty Claim Form rev3, 2016; 2021 MAP notice): 13 months parts-only from date of shipment; excludes water-related damage, improper installation, wear parts (portafilter gaskets, inserts, diffusion screens); claims must be authorized by LM before repair; reseller coordinates installation and warranty fulfillment. Manual V5.1 p. 12: 'the warranty is void if water parameters are not within the range'. No current commercial warranty page on lamarzoccousa.com.

Returns30 days

Prima Shipping & Returns: 'most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund'; return shipping paid by Prima only 'if the return is a result of our error'; restocking fee not stated; page still contains platform sample-policy wording. https://prima-coffee.com/shipping-returns.

ShippingFree

Prima: 'Free Shipping', 'Free Installation'; 'ships directly from the manufacturer'; 'Contact sales@prima-coffee.com for current lead times'.

Warranty: Prima listing: '1 year parts warranty/13 months labor warranty' (sic - reversed vs Classic S listing '1 year labor/13 months parts'). La Marzocco USA terms (Warranty Claim Form rev3, 2016; 2021 MAP notice): 13 months parts-only from date of shipment; excludes water-related damage, improper installation, wear parts (portafilter gaskets, inserts, diffusion screens); claims must be authorized by LM before repair; reseller coordinates installation and warranty fulfillment. Manual V5.1 p. 12: 'the warranty is void if water parameters are not within the range'. No current commercial warranty page on lamarzoccousa.com.. Returns: Prima Shipping & Returns: 'most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund'; return shipping paid by Prima only 'if the return is a result of our error'; restocking fee not stated; page still contains platform sample-policy wording. https://prima-coffee.com/shipping-returns. Shipping: Prima: 'Free Shipping', 'Free Installation'; 'ships directly from the manufacturer'; 'Contact sales@prima-coffee.com for current lead times'. Source: lamarzoccousa.com, checked October 15, 2026.

Source: lamarzoccousa.com, checked Oct 15, 2026.

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