It's frustrating when your vape doesn't work right. You want to enjoy your vape, and a burnt taste stops that.
A burnt taste usually comes from a few main issues: high heat, no e-liquid, frequent puffs, or not waiting long enough after filling. Fixing it involves adjusting settings, pacing yourself, or letting the wick soak, also can change a new vape device.
These things can make vaping unpleasant. Let's look closer at these, fixing the burnt taste, and keep it from coming back.
How to Fix Vape Burnt Taste?
That burnt taste is awful and takes away from your vaping. Nobody wants to deal with a bad taste. It's a waste of e-liquid, and money.
The quick fix could be as simple as lowering your vape's power, which reduces the heat. Another fix is taking breaks between puffs, it gives the e-liquid time to soak in. Also, after filling, wait before vaping.
Here's a deeper breakdown of how to fix that burnt taste:
| Fix | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Lower the Power | Reduce the wattage setting on your vape device. | If your vape is too hot, the e-liquid can't handle it and starts to char, giving a burnt taste. |
| Pace Your Puffs | Take shorter, less frequent puffs, with breaks in between. | E-liquid needs time to flow into the coil. If you vape too fast, the coil dries out and burns. |
| Prime Your Coil | After filling your tank or pod, let it sit for a while before using. 5-10 min for nicotine e-liquid, 12-24h for THC concentrates. | This allows the e-liquid to fully saturate the wick. Starting before it's soaked means the coil will burn the dry wick material. |
| Check E-liquid Level | Make sure, your tank is not empty. | If no e-liquid can reach the coil, which will burn the wick material,giving a burnt taste. |
| Change a new device | Try a new one if you've used it for too long. | This way is the simplest way, but it also means more expense. |
Can Burnt Vapes Go Back to Normal?
If the coil isn't badly charred, your vape might be able to return to normal. But, if the coil or wicking material is severely burnt, it won't go back to normal.
Here's a detailed look at when a vape can recover and when it can't:
| Situation | Can it recover? | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Slightly Burnt Coil | Possibly | If you caught it early, lowering the power and letting the wick re-saturate might fix the taste. The coil isn't permanently damaged, but it might not be as good as before. |
| Severely Burnt Coil/Wick | No | Once the wicking material is charred, the burnt taste will stay. The coil itself might also be damaged. You'll need to replace the coil (or the whole pod, if it's a disposable) to get rid of the burnt taste. |
| Taste Lingers After Refill | Maybe | Sometimes, even after fixing the issue, a slight burnt taste remains. This is often residue from the burnt e-liquid. Try cleaning the tank and replacing the coil, or try some puffs, which may clear the residual burnt taste. |
Is it Bad to Hit a Vape Without Juice?
You might be tempted to take a puff, even if you know it's empty. But is it harmful?
Hitting a vape without e-liquid is harmful. The heating element overheats without e-liquid, can create toxic substances, and will give a nasty burnt taste. It should be avoid.
Here's a deeper look at the problems caused by dry burning:
| Problem | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Harmful Chemicals | Dry burning can produce toxic substances, like formaldehyde and acrolein. Inhaling these is bad for your health. |
| Unpleasant Experience | You'll get a harsh, burnt taste and likely experience throat irritation. |
| Potential Health Risks | Long-term, repeated dry burning could lead to respiratory problems and other health issues. |
| Damage to Your Device | Constantly overheating the coil without e-liquid can shorten its lifespan and potentially damage your vape device. |
| Waste of resources | The coil is unusable after you "dry burn" it several times. |
