Q&A for How to Make Soda in a SodaStream Machine

Press the carbonation button more times! My SodaStream came with a little sticker on top advising that the best carbonation was three buzzes (the buzzes come a little while after you push the button) but...you can press as many times you want.

My SodaStream has a snap lock system. Just push the bottle in - no screwing is needed.

Add more flavoring, sugar, honey, or any other sweetener you like.

For a sodastream bottle that is 1 liter, it's around 10 seconds of holding down the button on a new CO2 cylinder. It takes longer as the CO2 cylinder gets older.

After it's been carbonated, sure. But you'll want 100% liquid water in there for the carbonation process. A little bit of ice inside wouldn't hurt, but it's a good general rule to avoid it.

Yes, this can happen. If your getting a little, then it may be not full. Contact customer service to get a replacement.

You can, but it may make a terrible mess as the drink you are mixing will over-fizz due to the contents of the syrup mix.

It should be on top of the SodaStream. (That is, if you have a traditional SodaStream machine.)

When the cylinder is empty, it will stop producing any gas. You will be able to hear nothing is going in.

Yes, as that is what carbonates the soda.

It doesn't have to be cold, but it does taste better cold. You can make it cold by using cold water from the faucet and/or refrigerating the bottle after you have carbonated it.

Try to push down the button a few more times. Or, you will need tp change the cylinder if it is empty.

Pop off the cover from your SodaStream and unscrew the carbonation canister in a counter-clockwise motion. This will allow you to replace your empty canister with a new one.

Yes, your bottle should be screwed on tightly so that it doesn't wiggle around. Otherwise, your bottle could fall off.

If you fill your bottle to the "Fill Line" that is labeled on the side, the jet will be able to reach the water.

This can be solved by pushing the buttons a few more times. If this is not the case, it may indicate that you cylinder is empty or running low. You may need to buy another one or take the cylinder to a seller of the SodaStream for a discount.

Check to make sure that the bottle is screwed in properly because if it isn't, then the CO² will escape and you'll get the flat liquid.

Most likely this is happening because the seal on the bottle is not connected properly or a cane is damaged. You can push the bottle upwards to seal it better or contact customer service for a replacement.

Yes, you can just wash out the bottle afterwards and you should be all set.