How To Empty Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank: Step-by-Step Guide

how to empty keurig 2.0 internal tank

I noticed several people don’t know how To empty their Keurig 2.0 Internal tank. I discovered this from the kind of questions I get. To empty Keurig 2.0 internal tank can be a little hard. But if you give it some of your time, in less than an hour you are done with it and you can move on with your daily routine.

That is why I have decided to take my time and show you how to empty your Keurig 2.0 internal tank in this article. Reading this article halfway is not advisable. So you have to read it till the end. 

What You Need To Know About Your Keurig 2.0 

The Keurig 2.0 internal tank can hold 40 ounces of water at the same time. The removable capacity of the water tank has made it possible and easy for the water tank to be able to clean. When the Keurig 2.0 is in use, the external water will be transferred to the internal one for brewing and when you want to empty the tank, it won’t be hard again. 

Tools Needed To Empty Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank

There are a few tools you can use to open up the Keurig 2.0 internal tank which is the Philip head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, and plastic syringe and you also need time like 10-15 minutes. These are the right tools you need to open up your Keurig 2.0 internal tank. 

How To Open Up Your Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank

I will show you some ways by which you will be able to open up your Keurig 2.0 internal tank with a few steps. 

  1. Detach The Chrome Ring Of Your Keurig 2.0 

The chrome ring is found in the pod assembly. The chrome ring is on the top of the brewer by the 5 snaps and you can remove it by pushing it in and lifting it just with a little force. This is how you can open the chrome ring.

  1. Remove The Screws 

There are 6 screws that you need to unscrew with the Philip head screwdriver. Once the screws are removed, you will be able to remove the entire front and side panel of the Keurig coffee machine. You should also remove the bottom of the brewer. Then take off the front brewer at the same time. 

  1. Unscrew The Screws That Are On top Of The Water Reservoir.

Go over to where the water reservoir is and lose all the screws that are there. The screws that are there are just 2 so it will not take a long time for you to lose them. 

  1. Remove the Exterior Wrapper

The exterior wrap will be the only thing that can prevent you from having access to your water tank to empty it. So what you need to do is for you to use force and unsnap the exterior from the base then you can now remove it. 

  1. Once you’ve seen the water intake in the water reservoir. You can now unclip it and drain all the water that is inside there. You have to remove the water intake tank by disconnecting the 2 tubes attached to it. Then you have to hold the intake very well for you to be able to drain the water inside of it. 
  1. You can now finally drain all the water.
  1. Assemble all the parts again starting with fixing the loose screws back. Make sure you know where to put them back well. 
  1. Once you are done. You can run some brewing in your machine. 
  1. When you are sure that you can do this correctly, instead of spoiling your Keurig tank, kindly contact a good professional to help you do it. Or preferably, you can work with Keurig 2.0 customer service to help you out with it. 

For How Long Should I Leave Water In The Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank 

One day is enough. If there is leftover water in the reservoir, consider the fact that it will weaken the brewer, and the taste will change too. Knowing how to remove water will help you to have a nice taste of coffee. I am not trying to let you know that you don’t need to leave water in your water reservoir but these actions tend to let water enter your Keurig 2.0 internal tank. So instead of always doing your internal tank, why don’t you take the preventive mode for water not to always enter there? 

FAQs

How Often Should I Empty My Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank 

First, you need to learn how to empty your water reservoir every day after each use. Don’t let water stay inside it after you are done making coffee.

What Are The Required Tool For Losing My Keurig 2.0 Internal Tank

You need a Philip head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, and plastic syringe and you also need time like 10-15 minutes. These are all you need to do it. If you know you can’t work this out yourself, kindly contact a professional to help you with it. 

Conclusion 

Now that you’ve known the ways of emptying your Keurig 2.0 internal tank. I know you can now do it more often so that the taste of your coffee can be retained and your Keurig coffee machine can last for a very long time for you. If you know and you are sure that you can not do this on your own. Kindly call a professional to help you fix it or you can contact Keurig 2.0 customer service to help you out with it. Hope this article was helpful.

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