Put The Pump Back Together: Open the pump by lifting the handle. Put both caps in and made sure that you hear the click. Insert the tubing and close the lid. It is ok if the lid does not lay flat.

If they are in good working order then make sure that they are properly connected.When you put them together you should hear them click into place. They should fit level and flat into the breast shield. If they are not connecting properly then they do need to be replaced.

The Medela Symphony Double Breast Pump is a very popular choice of hospital grade milk pump. It is one of the most popular electric breast pumps because it is easy to use, it is reliable and it is an effective milk-producing machine.

A breast pump is a super handy tool to have for any new mom and is an accessory that the vast majority of experienced moms and childcare experts recommend.

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Blocked Tubing: There is the possibility that blocked tubing is causing your pump suction to decrease.  Blockages can be caused by condensation building up or a small amount of milk finding its way in. Here's a some blocked tubing solutions:

Rent The Medela Symphony Double Breast Pump. You can rent the Medela Symphony Grade Pump from our store. If you are in the Toronto & GTHA areas, we will pick it up and conveniently deliver it directly to your doorstep for free!  If you are outside of the GTA we can deliver it to you for as little as $20 each way.

Regardless of suction issues, your Medela Symphony breast pump kit will need to be replaced approximately every 3 months. This will obviously depend on how often you use it. Replacement breast pump kits can be bought from our store here.

Expert hints and tips for maximising your breast pump suction. Increase your milk production, solve suction problems, fix tubing blockages and do a thorough clean.

Although the Medela Symphony is a very reliable breast pump, it is important for new moms to get the most milk out of their machine.

Step 1: Make sure that the pump has power. The first time that you use it, you may be confused as to why there is no power to the Medela Symphony, even when it is plugged into the socket. The answer is to check the back of the pump. Here there is a black wire that needs to connect into the socket at the back of the pump. The wire is disconnected when you first remove the pump from the case. This is because it won't fit into the case with the wire inserted.

Watch Maria in our New Mummy Company video as she discusses some of the most frequent issues that people run into when they use the Medela Symphony. Learn how to troubleshoot minor problems with an expert in the Medela Symphony double breast pump.

Membranes and valves: Make sure that there are no tears or damage.  If they are not in good condition then you can order some replacement membrane and valves from our store. Wear and tear will occur depending on frequency of use and often they are being removed for washing.

Step 2: Suction. If the Medela Symphony suction has reduced or stopped then the first thing to check is the kit. You need to dismantle the kit, inspect it, clean it and then put it back together.

Check The Kit's Tubing: When you first receive the kit, it will be already put together. But if you detect any suction issues or if the kit becomes damaged then you need to do a thorough tubing inspection. The first step is to look for any damage or cracks or breaks. Check the cap end and make sure that they are pushed in together so that there is no loss of suction where the tubing meets the cap. Clean and replace the silicone caps to check for dust or debris. If they need to be cleaned then do so with a lint free cloth and then make sure that they are dry before you reconnect them. Make sure that you reconnect them properly.

It's important to know that whether your baby is getting your precious milk straight from your breast or from a bottle that you expressed your milk into doesn't matter. They are still consuming the liquid gold that mother nature made just for them.