Why is my Keurig not descaling?

A short cup occurs when your Keurig® brewer doesn’t brew the brew size selected and may be caused by a clogged needle (clogged by coffee grounds or cocoa mix), need to descale, or the reservoir being removed during brew. To correct a short cup, please try the below steps: Measuring Cup. Mug.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, how do I fix my Keurig that says descale?Run the machine: Start the brew cycle without inserting a K-cup. Repeat until reservoir is empty, discarding the mug contents after each brewing cycle. This process will help remove lime and scale buildup. Keurig recommends descaling your brewer at least every 3 to 6 months depending on your water source.Also Know, how long do Keurigs last? The purifying filter in the water reservoir on your Keurig is designed to last a finite number of brew cycles, not any particular length of time. The less you use your Keurig, the less often you should need to replace it. Keurig says its filters should be changed every two months. Thereof, what happens if you don’t descale your Keurig? Mineral scale buildup can have a negative impact on your machine’s boiler, which affects your coffee in a few ways: Mineral scale buildup can clog water flow, and if not removed, can cause a machine to stop working.What does the descale button on my Keurig mean?Descaling is an important part of cleaning your Keurig brewer. This process removes calcium deposits, or scale, that can build up inside a coffee maker over time. Calcium and scale are non-toxic, but left unattended, they can hinder your brewer’s performance.