ECM

Yes. Home Coffee Solutions is an authorized dealer and service and repair centre for ECM in Canada. That means your machine is backed by real, in-house technical support rather than being sent back to Germany for warranty work.

ECM espresso machines purchased from Home Coffee Solutions, including the Mechanika Max and Synchronika II, are covered by a 2-year parts and labour warranty. If you ever need support, contact our team directly rather than the manufacturer, since HCS handles ECM warranty claims in-house.

ECM is a family-owned German manufacturer, and its machines are genuinely handcrafted in factories in Germany and Italy. ECM has built espresso equipment since 1996, combining German engineering with old-world craftsmanship.

The Mechanika Max uses a heat exchanger (HX) system with ECM's BTC (Brew Temperature Control) technology, giving you strong thermal stability and quick warm-up in a more compact, budget-conscious footprint. The Synchronika II is a true dual boiler machine (separate brew and steam boilers), which allows you to brew and steam at independently set temperatures at the same time — it's the step up for anyone who wants full temperature control and doesn't want to wait between drinks. Both use a PID-controlled E61 group head and a quiet rotary pump.

Yes. Both the Mechanika Max and Synchronika II include PID control for precise, stable brew temperatures, along with adjustable pre-infusion and built-in cleaning reminders.

Both the Mechanika Max and Synchronika II are switchable between a built-in water reservoir and a direct plumb-in water line, so you can set it up either way depending on your kitchen or counter setup. The Mechanika Max ships with a plumb-in kit included.

The Mechanika Max and Synchronika II sold through HCS are configured for standard 110–120V household power, so they're ready to plug in without any special electrical work in a typical Canadian or US kitchen.

The Mechanika Max's cartridge-heated group head gets it ready to brew in about 12 minutes. The Synchronika II heats faster thanks to additional heating cartridges, reaching brewing temperature in around 6 to 6.5 minutes for the group head, with the full dual-boiler system ready in roughly 9 to 10 minutes.

Flow control is available as an upgraded variant on the Synchronika II for pressure profiling shots, rather than being included on every base configuration. Check the specific product listing to confirm whether the flow control device is included in that variant.

Both the Mechanika Max and Synchronika II come with single and double 58mm portafilters, matching shot baskets, a tamper, and the full set of manuals. The Mechanika Max additionally includes a plumb-in kit.

Yes. Like all products at HCS, ECM machines are covered by our 90-day return policy and 90-day price match guarantee, so you can shop with confidence.

HCS offers same or next business day delivery in the Greater Toronto Area, and typically ships across the rest of Canada within 2 to 5 business days. Orders over $60 qualify for free shipping.