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10 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Smeg CMSC451. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the noise and performance. The design and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the price, and many are negative about the reliability and durability.
usability, design, performance, noise
durability, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Smeg CMSC451 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
I have all SMEG appliances in my kitchen; oven, microwave, washer/dryer and coffee machine. This is the second one I've bought as the first one had, what I thought was a one off problem, it stopped producing steam. The second one was not even 2 years...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
We made a decision to put all Smeg products into our new kitchen put in in late 2011 we purchased oven, induction cooktop, coffee michine dishwasher and microwave earlier that year but weren't installed until the kitchen builder was ready. My kitchen...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
This machine has been returned to the Smeg authorized dealer now four times.Machine won't product steam. Displays same message 'Heating please wait". You'd think after four attempts they get it fixed. NOw of course its out of warranty and Smeg don't...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Had machine 2years then broke down spending £1300 it should last longer there is only one coffee drinker in the house so not used a great lots so had to take out an insurance to get machine fixed (he comes out today) friend has Bosch one and not a...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
This machine started off well, but after 3 years it is having one problem after another. I've spent a few hundred to get it fixed by smeg and it still isn't working. Customer service is slow and inefficient. This shouldn't happen considering how...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Machine worked fine for the first 3 years. It is now experiencing the same fault as reviewer Danny. When trying to start steam function a "Heating Up Please Wait" message appears. I am an Electrician so would repair myself but cannot find any technical...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
years warranty on parts. For the price it costs it should last at least 5 years. I'm very disappointed with the machine especially because its an inbuilt and I can;t get rid of it but I have to repair it and I believe that it is going to cost a lot....
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
We've had this machine now for around 6 months. When we first turned the machine on, it had a faulty water pump & we had to wait approx one month before a repairman could come down from the gold Coast to fix it as we live in Lismore & no one here fixes...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
We have the linear version of this machine which looks great and makes great coffee. I believe that underneath it is a Delongi. Have been using it for just over a year without fault and it was a demo machine. It is really easy to use with adjustable...
Ease of use, great coffee, adjustable, looks great.
Does not have water plumbing option
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
We were deciding on whether to go with Miele or Smeg appliances. Got a big discount on Smeg since we were buying other integrated appliances to match. Looks great when combined with an oven or other appliances and warming drawer. Needs to be descaled...
makes excellent coffee. Heaps of programs to choose from and easy to change them. great design
coffee delivery level sometimes inconsistant
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