Flavor is a key feature of vaping and a major difference from smoking. Cigarette smoke tastes harsh, but vaping shouldn't. A burnt or off - flavor in your vape is alarming and not normal. Don't worry, it can be fixed. This article explains why your vape tastes burnt and guides you through solutions based on your vape type.
Why Does Your Vape Taste Burnt?
Regardless of which type of device you’re using, a vape can taste burnt for two different reasons.
- It can taste burnt because the coil is dry, and that’s causing it to overheat. A dry coil produces an incredibly harsh flavor that may make you cough or give you a sore throat. This type of burnt flavor can be temporary if you correct the issue quickly, or it can be permanent if the overheating causes damage to the coil’s fabric wick.
- It can taste burnt because of residue buildup on the coil. In this case, you’ll taste a burnt flavor that you might characterize as “smoky” or “caramelized” when you vape. You’ll start to notice the flavor after a few days, and it’ll become more pronounced as you continue to use the device. Sweeteners like sucralose are primarily responsible for residue on a vape coil.
Now that you understand what’s going on and what’s causing it, let’s talk about solutions.
To solve disposable vape taste burnt
1. Determine Whether Your Vape Is Out of E-Liquid
If you have a disposable vape that tastes harsh and burnt every time you puff on it – and the issue started after you used the device for a few days – the most likely problem is that your vape is out of e-liquid. When a disposable vape is completely dry, the coil will begin to overheat when you puff on the device. That’s why it tastes harsh. Since disposable vapes aren’t refillable, you’ll need to replace your device at this point.
If you have a new disposable vape that tastes burnt, your device obviously isn’t empty yet. In this case, you’ll need to do a little more troubleshooting. Read on for more advice.
2. Try a Lower Nicotine Strength
If the nicotine strength of your vape is too high for your needs, you’ll experience a harsh sensation when you vape and may interpret that as a burnt flavor. Consider trying a lower strength if one is available.
3. Wait Longer Between Puffs
After you puff on your disposable vape, the fabric wick needs a few seconds to draw fresh e-liquid toward the coil. If your vape tastes burnt intermittently, you probably aren’t waiting long enough for that to happen and should space your puffs out a little more.
4. Adjust the Power or Airflow
Many modern disposable vapes like the Bang 36000 have adjustable power and airflow. Lowering the device’s power level will make the vapor cooler and less intense. Increasing the size of the airflow opening introduces more air into the system, which will also have a cooling effect.
5. Consider the Possibility of E-Liquid Residue
Are you using a high-capacity disposable vape with a very sweet flavor profile? If so, the e-liquid in your vape probably contains sucralose – and that will cause residue to collect on the coil. The residue will eventually cause the vape to produce a smoky, caramelized flavor – and in a high-capacity vape, that could happen before the device is actually out of e-liquid. Since you can’t replace the coil in a disposable vape, you’ll need to put up with the smoky flavor until the device runs out of e-liquid. In the future, you could buy disposable vapes with lower puff counts or consider trying some different flavors that aren’t so sweet.
6. Try a Different Flavor
Disposable vapes are available in many different flavors, and some may be more to your liking than others. For example, you may interpret tobacco flavors as “harsh” or “burnt” and might find that sweeter flavors are more enjoyable for you. Consider trying a flavor with “Ice” in the name. Ice flavors contain menthol, which can help to alleviate any sensation of heat or harshness.
To solve a Refillable/Rechargeable Vape Tastes Burnt
1. Replace Your Coil or Pod
If your vape tastes smoky and caramelized every time you puff on it, the problem that you’re dealing with is most likely residue buildup on the coil. When the smoky flavor becomes intolerable, it’s time for you to replace the pod or coil.
2. Use Unsweetened E-Liquid
Are you tired of replacing your pod or coil every few days because of e-liquid residue? There’s a simple solution for that: You can stop using heavily sweetened vape juice. If you switch to an e-liquid that’s not sweetened with sucralose, your coils or pods will last dramatically longer. Even using an e-liquid that’s a little less sweet can have a positive effect on coil life.
3. Use a Smaller Vaping Device
Do you love sweetened e-liquid so much that you don’t want to give it up? In this case, you have two options. You can simply deal with the fact that you’ll have to replace your coils or pods constantly, or you can switch to a smaller vaping device that uses less e-liquid. If you do this, you may also need to increase your nicotine strength in order to maintain the same level of satisfaction. The benefit of using less vape juice, though, is that it’ll take longer for residue to collect on the coil.
4. Adjust Your Vape’s Power or Airflow
Now that we’ve tackled the problem of e-liquid residue with a refillable vape, it’s time to discuss the other type of burnt flavor – the harsh flavor that occurs when your coil overheats. If you’re dealing with that issue, the first thing that you should do is try lowering your device’s power if you have a vape with adjustable wattage or voltage. If your vape has adjustable airflow, you can also try opening the vent to allow more air to travel through your device.
5. Make Sure Your Vape Isn’t Empty
If your vape begins to taste burnt unexpectedly while you’re using it, check the coil or pod to confirm that it isn’t empty. Remember that the level of e-liquid should always be higher than the wick openings visible on the sides of the coil. If the e-liquid is below the openings, the coil may dry out and overheat.
6. Don’t Chain Vape
Some of the tips that we gave above for troubleshooting a disposable vape that tastes burnt also apply to refillable vapes, and this is one of them. Each time you puff on your device, you need to wait several seconds for the wick to refresh itself with more e-liquid. If you “chain vape” without pausing between puffs, you may experience a burnt flavor intermittently when your device’s coil dries out.
7. Prime New Coils when Installing Them
If you’re wondering why your vape tastes burnt with a new coil, this tip will apply to you. When you change your coil, you should always prime it by putting a little e-liquid on each of the coil’s wick openings. This helps to ensure that when you begin vaping, the coil’s wick will be completely saturated with e-liquid. If you’re using a pod system with a non-replaceable coil, always wait at least five minutes before vaping after you fill a new pod for the first time.
8. Try a Different E-Liquid Flavor
As we mentioned above, the flavor of your e-liquid can have a major effect on the level of smoothness that you experience when you vape. Some people find savory flavors like tobacco extremely satisfying, but others may find them harsh. If none of the other tips in this article seem to apply to you, consider experimenting with some different e-liquid flavors.
9. Try a Lower Nicotine Strength
This is another tip that applies equally to both disposable and refillable vapes. If you experience an overwhelming throat hit when you puff on your vape, there’s a good chance that the nicotine strength you’re using is too high for your needs. Try a lower strength.