How to Clean Needle on Keurig – [7 Steps]

If you’ve been noticing inconsistent brews from your Keurig, the culprit may be coffee grounds stuck in the entrance and exit needles of your brewer. Here, we’ll walk you through a simple and effective process to clean your Keurig Brewer’s needles and the K-Cup pot holder.

Highlights:

• Cleaning your Keurig’s entrance and exit needles regularly ensures consistent and flavorful brews.
• Follow the easy 7-step process using a paperclip, mug, and sink to clean your brewer efficiently in about 10 minutes.
• The needles are sharp, so exercise caution throughout cleaning to avoid injuries.
• Rinse the pot holder and funnel under running water to remove particles, ensuring a thorough and effective cleaning process.
• Once the cleaning is complete, experience the difference in the quality of your Keurig brews, ready to delight your taste buds.

How to Clean Needle on Keurig

To clean the needle on your Keurig, remove the pod holder and funnel, rinse them under water, straighten a paperclip, and use it to clean the tube and entrance needle. Reassemble the parts and run two water-only brews before resuming regular use.

This seven-step method applies to all Keurig brewers and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

• Large ceramic mug
• Clean metal paperclip
• Access to a sink

Note: Ensure that your brewer is turned off and unplugged before starting the cleaning process, as the needles are sharp. Exercise caution throughout the steps.

Step 1: Remove the Pod Holder

Start by lifting the handle and removing the pod holder from the brewer. Grasp the top of the pot holder with one hand and push up on the bottom from underneath until it releases.

Step 2: Detach the Funnel

Remove the funnel from the pot holder by pulling on the sides until it detaches.

Step 3: Clean the Pot Holder and Funnel

With the pot holder and funnel separated, rinse them under running water to thoroughly clean and remove any particles. Be mindful of the sharp exit needle.

Step 4: Clean the Tube

Locate the tube on the underside of the pot holder. Straighten one side of the metal paperclip and insert it into the tube. Move it around to loosen any clogging and remove particles.

Step 5: Clean the Entrance Needle

Lift the brewer handle and locate the entrance needle under the brewer’s head. Insert the metal paperclip into the two side holes of the entrance needle. Gently move the paperclip around to loosen and remove any particles.

Step 6: Reassemble the Pot Holder

Place the cleaned funnel back into the pot holder by aligning the side slots. Align the pot holder tabs with the opening of your brewer, placing the two front tabs on the bottom and the single tab on top. Snap it into place by pushing down on the top rim while holding the brewer handle.

Step 7: Test the Cleaned Brewer

Place a mug on the drip tray, lift and lower the handle completely, and run two water-only brews using the largest cup size. Do not insert a K-Cup pod for this step.

Why is the bottom needle not puncturing on my Keurig?

The bottom needle on your Keurig may not be puncturing if you’re using ribbed K-Cups, such as Gevalia. In these cases, the pin might not pierce the bottom but instead push up on it as the cup’s sides expand. To resolve this issue, consider switching to a different cup style for proper puncturing.

How often do you clean the needle on a Keurig?

For optimal performance and to prevent brewing issues, cleaning the needle on your Keurig is recommended as part of your weekly maintenance routine.

This ensures a clear and unobstructed pathway for pressurized water through the coffee grounds, maintaining the quality of your single-serving brews.

Conclusion

Your Keurig Brewer’s needles are now clean, and you’re ready to enjoy consistent and flavorful brews. Incorporate this easy cleaning routine into your regular maintenance to keep your Keurig in top-notch condition.