Despite criticisms, I’ve defended this grinder as an accessible entry level grinder for espresso, but that was before my grinder stopped working. Always had issues with grind consistency, noise, and bad retention, but now, out of nowhere, the grinds won’t come out and beans and grinds just back up. Took machine apart completely, cleaned thoroughly, and everything seems to be moving properly and the impeller isn’t worn. But regardless, nothing comes out of the chute. What a disappointment.