How to Drain a Keurig 2.0

[@11centkid65]

92 y.o. Mom lives alone 700 miles from us. Crucial that her Keurig works for her every morning. She's had the 2.0 for 6 yrs, but we're concerned it can quit on her any time, and she'd suffer w/o it. Purchased and set up a new Keurig for her, but want to keep 2.0 as an emergency spare, since it still works. Didn't want to risk mold issues from long-term storage in a hot garage. This was the only video I found that CLEARLY explained and showed, STEP-BY-STEP, exactly how to open it up and drain it completely. Thanks a million for helping me succeed in prepping the 2.0 for safe and dry long-term storage. You are not only a smart repairman, but an excellent instructor as well!

[@judiwardlaw1248]

Wow! Some one finally posted a video that is correct! You are awesome! Your instructions are precise, your video is sharp & easy to view. Step by step you are right-on!! Can't thank you enough!!

[@downhillracer8268]

Thanks for the great video.No need for all the disassembly. Simply run a few cycles of RV antifreeze through the unit. Before putting the Keurig back in service run a few cycles of fresh water through it. Done.I did use your video to help in the disassembly of my Keurig to gain access to the hose that supplies the needle. I then used an adult ear syringe filled with water and a compressor to clear the line. All sorts of junk came out including what looks like a curled up section of wire insulation. Solved my issue of a High Water Pressure message.

[@MA-mv7qz]

Thanks! Precise and thorough video. Seeing the internal apparatus is really helpful. About every 3 years, I have to unclog our 10-year-old Keurig.

[@ro-jayno-yay3185]

Your attention to detail is what makes yours a great tutorial. Thank you!

[@mayfieldtm]

Whoa! Now there's a man that knows what he is doing. The machine is quite complex for what all it does, and is nicely engineered to come apart with only a few screws. I scratched a bald spot when I reassembled mine.

[@phdman2014]

Finally a video that is clear and precise leaving nothing to question as far as how to take it it apart to drain. My question is for cleaning. Ours has been sitting with water in it for about three years. How would I clean this after draining to ensure any mold, mildew, or other harmful bacteria is gone? Or, do I need to just buy a new one? Thank you for any help!

[@whidbeyben]

Running the descaling procedure with distilled white vinegar should do the trick. It takes 2-3 tanks of water following the vinegar to get rid of traces of the vinegar.

[@jefflow1749]

Amazing information! Thanks for the step by step.

[@andystangel7520]

Thanks a lot for your very informative video. "Assumed" all the water was out of the system when the display asked for more water. Was able to follow step by step and drained all the water out of my Keurig K2.0-500 for an extended storage. People, this works!

[@johncooper6246]

Having a 2.0 problem I searched for an hour before finding your tutorial. My pump runs but doesn't seem to be pushing or drawing water. Checked everywhere for a clog and nothing. I'm thinking the pump diaphragm is faulty. Thank you for posting this very insightful video, cheers.

[@whidbeyben]

You describe symptoms of a clogged needle, which has happened a couple of times with my unit. I use a syringe attached to the tubing that runs from the top of the tank (11:07 in the video) to the needle to forcibly flush out the coffee grounds that plug up the needle. I fill the syringe with water and inject the water into the hose that comes off the top of the reservoir. It can be quite satisfying to feel the pressure drop quite suddenly as the plug flies out end of the needle.

[@bubbarand2561]

Thumbs up for all your efforts. Thumbs down to Keurig for not providing a drain option.

[@drvinson8947]

Bubba Rand and for having so many difficult clips in hard to reach places. 😂

[@Xpingwinz]

Never mind the Keurig, this is an awesome video!

[@josephathomas776]

awesome video ! great Job

[@AmyJoyLandry]

All matter of fact, "makes you wanna pee doesn't it" 11:50 🤣🤣

[@coastalorphan]

Amy Landry is hot af 🔥 😍

[@coastalorphan]

@@AmyJoyLandry is your Keurig dripping yet?

[@oliverstreet7704]

This seems to be an optional exercise in dexterity. An 10 minute alternate procedure for those who don't need to demonstrate their skills is; Remove the water tank, open the brew head, remove any k-cup, empty kitchen sink, remove strainer/stopper/plug, place rounded end of brew head in kitchen sink drain, LCD panel to faucet/rear side (not readily visible), rest machine body to right/front. Water will dribble out for several minutes. Lift machine vertically and tip so that the body rests left/front of sink. It's important to have the unit angled so that water drains without flooding the touch screen. Water will dribble out very briefly. Lift machine, while still inverted fully, rock side to side 45 degrees to vertical then 90 degrees to remove the last drops of water. Feel free to rock in any additional directions, shake, etc., I didn't extract any more water, but my water doesn't leave scale and units with scale may be more difficult. This is enough to transport/ship or store the machine. You shouldn't need to get every part bone dry to prevent mold in storage, the internal components are non-nutritive to fungal growth. If you pre-heat the machine before draining it, the hot water and the residual heat from the heating chamber accelerate the evaporation of remaining traces of water, at the risk of dribbling a few drops of hot water on yourself while inverting the machine.

[@drvinson8947]

Oliver Street I took mine apart just to see how it worked. Lol. I wouldn't do that just to keep it from freezing. I'd just store it in a place that wouldn't freeze. 😅

[@fit4lifelucky1]

I like to think I could/ can do this, but Oliver street has a better idea. I just want to empty as much as I can do i can store it for a while. Going back to regular coffee machine. May end up donating this at some point. Freezing is not a worry, but mold is a concern in Hawaii.

[@photospheric]

Thank you for this video, but Keurig is ridiculous for making things this difficult. Everything they do is unsustainable.

[@johnhamilton9286]

Thanks Ben awesome detailed video

[@Bchulo88]

good vid, not having an official draining method seems like a huge design flaw putting my keurig away i just noticed leftover water sloshing inside, nowonder these things are always getting moldy

[@Ryan96se]

Safety Question. When you first turn on the Kuerig (out of the box) it runs a one time startup program and primes the tank with water before heating. Seems like once the first initial startup occurs it then starts heating immediately once switched on thereafter. Does it know the tank is dry and reload the priming sequence or will it simply try to heat an empty tank assuming it's full from the last time it was used (unsafe)?

[@drvinson8947]

Ryan96se I'd have to read the manual but I'd just reset to factory settings. However there is a pressure transducer on the main green board. Could be in the code to test for "inches of H2O" as well as over pressure. I would think as many bells and whistles this thing has there is probably a safety circuit to keep the coils from burning up in a dry kettle. If I can tap into the source code I'll repost an answer. 😅

[@whidbeyben]

It primes automatically as needed. It appears to know if the reservoir is empty and if it's not at brewing temperature.

[@nickwade4529]

Still a fantastic video

[@michaelcole1900]

fill the reservoir with water start brewing a cup and pull the reservoir off before it sucks in the water. a lot faster then ripping apart the whole thing

[@ignyte]

Michael Cole you just made my day sir. thanks.

[@dukenukem6137]

Hey that's what I did too 😁 👍🏻 This was still a great video because I learned a few things and it's a good opportunity to check if the hoses are clean.

[@anthonyfletcher9257]

Worked for me Great time saving tip. Thanks

[@pktexas4755]

Wow! Amazing, did that machine ever work again?? Lol. I just replaced my 2.0

[@whidbeyben]

Still in use every day. I actually refer to this same video to access the the plumbing when the needle assembly gets clogged and needs to be cleaned.

[@robertkuhnke6156]

After watching this video. I decided to no take my Keurig apart. I just have to put vinegar in it to store. It isn't gonna be in a freezing area. This keurig 2.0 I have is a extra Keurig 2.0 incase my 1st one breaks.

[@christinemorin1028]

Agreed! That is too compicated to be worth it.

[@drvinson8947]

Nice video. Now for one with the electrical disassembly. 😅👍🏻

[@debbiegentry5878]

Mine is a 2.0 Keurig but it has the rear only water tank?

[@newsveteran4466]

This is totally ridiculous. I'd never go through this much trouble. I'd either take the machine with me, or let Grandma have it for the winter. By the time Spring comes you'd be ready for a new machine.

[@specyiald]

Mine is leaking when pre heating.im trying to find where it's coming from. I noticed this after I was using a refillable k-cup.

[@Th3Fr3m]

Hello! I really need help and I hope someone is seeing this. I bought this machine from someone and supposedly it's working prior. I placed it in my car when it was delivered. It was a really cold (single digits) night and I think the residual water froze. First issue is that I think it cracked the filter. I placed silicone and now it has stopped leaking. 2. Now it won't put out 6oz of water if I just use it to pump hot water into a cup. Looking at the nozzle on top of the pre heat unit, it looks like the water is minimal and stuggling to get up into the dispensary area. What do you think is not functional? Thank you!

[@whidbeyben]

If it's not pumping hot water out, the most likely problem in a used unit is a clogged needle. Flushing the needle with a syringe filled with water through the hose that comes out the top of the reservoir (11:07 in the video to see the hose in question) should clear up the obstruction.

[@Th3Fr3m]

@@whidbeyben thankfully I fixed this 3 years ago lol I don't have It anymore. Ended up being the resivouir was cracked probably from water freezing in it. A little epoxy to fill it in and it started working

[@1natedoggy]

Best way would be to keep it stored in a warm area and no need to take it apart at all.

[@lissyperez4299]

Good video but too much work. Not sure would be safe once back together

[@Chloe13153]

Impressive but I'll never get it back together!

[@drvinson8947]

Chloe13153 took me forever. 😅

[@richardjavier77]

I can't!!!

[@Carole_Williamson]

Isn’t there an easier way? That just looks like such a pain in the arse

[@robertmcevoy24]

Good video if I were you I would by a drip machine for my RV . If I had to go through this I would throw it out the window. There is a easier way of drawing this machine.

[@christinechau687]

Oh my goodness thx for the video .. which advises us not to go ahead.... it is very not user friendly !! I will just leave the water in then !

[@jamesadoluca5126]

This is ridiculous, taking the whole thing apart to drain the water , just buy another one for god sake.

[@drvinson8947]

James Adoluca or donate it 😅👍🏻

[@leticiaperez8027]

There is actually on easier way to drain it. It took me about 15 minutes and did not have to take the hole thing apart. It is very simple.

[@brandonvanevery5878]

Oy vey!

[@ACCESSxDENIED]

This is absolutely not worth the effort I am throwing this piece of shit away and buying mr. Coffee and that's what I'm going to take on my trips because it doesn't take 20 minutes to drain it this video has been shortened a few times to get it under 15 what a waste of time or you could just store it with the little tiny bit of water in the reservoir and then just run a 12 to 16 oz cup of water to flush it when you're ready to use. Keurig should have put a more simple plug on these for draining.

[@RobertDavisAdman]

Intro way too long... why not get to how to do it without the introductive dialog?

[@nateandphoebe]

This video does not work. The hoses are ALL held in place by very tight zip ties. The last hose literally broke off( after being pulled off like in the video) after the zip tie was taken off. Now the keurig is junk. Thanks a lot....

[@drvinson8947]

Nathan Zolo get a replacement hose off eBay. Next time use a #2 flat head to pry the hose off. 👍🏻

[@785LilSweetie]

@@drvinson8947 I got fed up with the zip ties and cut them. I have plenty I can replace them with if need be. I'm covering all bases trying to fix this stupid thing before I chunk it and go with a different brand unless I can get a really good warranty on the next one.