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Whether you’re new to vaping or an experienced vaper, understanding how to look after your vape is essential. Proper vape maintenance improves the flavour of your vape, and makes sure it performs well for as long as possible.

As beneficial as this can be, it can seem like a confusing area. Quite a few people don’t know what they’re doing.

Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s just a matter of investing in your vape maintenance routine. This should be faster and easier than you would’ve thought, and shouldn’t be too tricky to do.

Why Vape Maintenance Matters

Your vape device is made up of several components that work together to deliver the flavour and vapour. Over time, residue builds up, parts wear out, and the performance drops. Regular vape maintenance helps you:

• Maintain clean, consistent vapour.

• Avoid dry/burnt hits.

• Prevent leaks and spitbacks.

• Extend the lifespan of your vape.

• Save money on replacements.

Neglecting your vape leads to more and more issues in time. Eventually, it isn’t going to work at all, and that could mean needing to get a brand new vape.

With how expensive that could be, especially for quality vape kits, more than a few people would prefer to avoid it when they can. That’s where the right vape maintenance routine comes in.

Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be nearly as much of an issue as you’d think. It can seem tempting for beginner vapers, but it isn’t too hard.

A lot of this revolves around looking after the right parts, and knowing the right steps to take. Let’s take a look at some of the more common, and essential, ways to look after your vape hardware.

When and How to Change Your Vape Coil

Changing your vape coil is one of the more common maintenance tasks you’ll have to take care of. This helps to keep the vapour free from dirt and other debris that can build up inside the vape, so you’ll just be smoking your e-liquid.

Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be hard and should only take a few minutes to do.

What is a Vape Coil?

A vape coil is the heating element inside your tank or pod. It heats your e-liquid and turns it into a vapour. Usually, these are made from wire and wrapped around a wicking material, with cotton being the most common option for this.

How Often Should You Change Your Coil?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to changing your vape coil. But, it’s usually recommended to change it between every five days or two weeks. This depends on a few factors, though, like:

1. How often you vape.

2. The type of e-liquid you use (sweet e-liquids tend to clog coils faster).

3. The wattage settings.

4. Type of coil being used.

These could mean you’ll need to change the coil faster than other people might with theirs. After a while, you’ll start noticing exactly when you need to change it.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Coil

Speaking of which, there are more than a few signs you’ll need to replace your vape coil. These can often vary from person to person, especially considering the type of vape you’re using, but some are relatively common.

These include:

• A burnt taste (which is often the most obvious sign).

• Reduced flavour quality.

• Less vapour production.

• Gurgling sounds.

• Darker e-liquid in your tank.

Keep an eye out for these signs as you vape. As soon as you notice them, it’s worth changing your vape coil quickly. 

How to Change Your Coil: Step-by-Step

Speaking of which, actually changing your vape coil isn’t as difficult as you’d think. It will take a few minutes to get done, but it isn’t complicated. It just takes a few simple steps:

1. Disassemble Your Tank - Remove the tank from your vape and unscrew it.

2. Remove the Old Coil - Unscrew it or pull it out, depending on your vape design.

3. Prime Your New Coil - Add a few drops of e-liquid onto the cotton openings to prevent dry hits.

4. Install the New Coil - Screw or gently push it into place securely.

5. Reassemble and Fill Your Take - Fill with vape liquid and let sit for five to ten minutes.

6. Start at a Low Wattage - This primes your new coil and you can gradually increase to your preferred level.

While this could seem a little tricky at first, it gets easier and easier the more you do it. You should end up finding it wouldn’t be too much of an issue to get done in a few minutes.

How to Clean Your Vape Tank

Cleaning your vape tank is another one of the more common pieces of maintenance you’ll need to do. It helps to keep the vape running smoothly, and it keeps the e-liquid flavour as nice as possible. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be too hard.

How Often Should You Clean It?

Usually, you’ll need to clean your vape tank once every one or two weeks, depending on how much you use it and the kind of vape and e-liquid you use. You should also clean the tank anytime you change flavours, no matter when the last time you cleaned it is.

What You’ll Need

Before starting to clean the vape tank, make sure you have everything you need. Thankfully, you should just need warm water and paper towels or a clean cloth. A natural soap could also be worth using.

But, it’s worth avoiding anything with chemicals in them. There’s always a risk some of these could be left in the tank after you’ve cleaned it. When you’re vaping, you could burn and inhale this residue, which nobody wants.

Cleaning Your Vape Tank: Step-by-Step

Once you have everything you need, it’s time to start cleaning your vape tank. This isn’t too hard and doesn’t take too long. Like with changing your coil, it just takes a few steps:

1. Disassemble the Tank - Remove the mouthpiece, glass, and coil.

2. Remove the Coil - Never wash the coil. Replace it if needed.

3. Rinse in Warm Water - This removes any leftover vape liquid.

4. Deep Clean (Optional) - Use a small amount of natural soap if needed.

5. Dry Thoroughly - Let parts air dry or dry gently with a cloth.

6. Reassemble Your Tank - Insert a new or clean coil and refill.

This can seem a little time-consuming and complicated the first few times you do it. Taking your time lets you get better and better with it. After a while, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to get it done in two or three minutes.

Troubleshooting

While replacing your vape coil and cleaning your tank should help keep your vape running smoothly, it doesn’t mean it’ll always run perfectly. A few issues could come up at various points. This doesn’t have to mean you need to replace it.

Instead, knowing how to fix a few common problems makes sure your vape runs great for as long as possible. Let’s go through some of the more notable of these.

Why is My Vape Leaking?

A leaking vape is relatively common, and there are more than a few reasons why that could happen. Some of the more obvious of these are loose components, incorrect coil installation, overfilling the tank, and worn-out seals.

Most of these aren’t too hard to avoid or fix. Don’t fill your vape past the max line, make sure all the parts are properly screwed together, install the coils correctly, and check and replace any damaged seals. It’s also worth making sure you store your vape upright at all times.

Why is My Vape Spitting?

Spitback happens when excess e-liquid collects in the coil and gets heated too quickly. This can be caused by a few issues, with the most common being a flooded coil, low wattage settings, drawing too hard, and thin (high PG) e-liquids.

Addressing these shouldn’t be too hard. Flick the tank gently to remove any excess liquid, increase the wattage slightly, take slower, gentler draws, and use a thicker (high VG) e-liquid.

It’s also worth noting you could get gurgling sounds when you’re vaping. This usually means your coil is flooded. Use the same steps above to address this, and clean out any excess liquid.

The Difference Between MTL and DTL Vaping

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) and direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping are both popular options, but people tend to confuse the two. Understanding the difference between these has a direct impact on picking the right device, e-liquid, and coil for your needs.

And these can then impact maintaining your vape. Let’s go through exactly what they are so you can figure out the best option for you.

What is MTL Vaping?

MTL vaping mimics the sensation of smoking a cigarette. It works by drawing vapour into your mouth first, and then inhaling into your lungs. This has a few notable characteristics:

1. Tighter airflow.

2. Higher resistance coils.

3. Lower wattage.

4. Stronger nicotine hit.

5. Less vapour production.

This can usually be the better option for beginners and ex-smokers. And, it’s one of the better picks if you want to be discreet about your vaping.

What is DTL Vaping?

DTL vaping involves inhaling vapour directly into your lungs, like if you were breathing in deeply. DTL vapes offer an open airflow, low resistance coils, a higher wattage, more vapour production, and a smoother nicotine hit.

These could make it more of an appropriate option for more experienced vapers, cloud chasers, and those who want lower nicotine e-liquids. 

Picking the Right Coil for Your Style

No matter which vaping style you go for, you’ll still need to pick the right coil for you. While this can often be specific from person to person, there are a few rules of thumb to keep in mind. These include:

• MTL Coils - Higher resistance coils, above 1.0ohm, are recommended.

• DTL Coils - Lower resistance coils, below 1.0ohm, are recommended.

Using the wrong kind of coil leads to poor performance, and can even lead to leaks and other issues. Take the time to get the right one for you.

Vape Maintenance Tips to Extend Your Device Life

Maintaining your vape is vital for keeping in running properly for longer. But, this doesn’t have to be too difficult to do. More than a few vape maintenance tips make it a lot more straightforward.

Some of the more notable of these include:

1. Keep it Clean - Regularly clean your tank and connections to prevent build-up.

2. Avoid Chain Vaping - Give your coil time to resaturate between puffs to avoid burning it.

3. Use the Right Wattage - Stick to the recommended wattage range for your coil.

4. Store Properly - Keep your device upright and away from any extreme heat or cold.

5. Check Your Battery - Use the correct charger, don’t over charge, and replace damaged batteries immediately.

While vape maintenance seems complicated and overwhelming at the start, it doesn’t need to be. It takes a little time and effort, but it gets easier and easier as time goes on.

Common Vape Problems (& Quick Fixes)

Despite the time and effort you put into vape maintenance, more than a few issues can still come up. Many of these are relatively common. But, that doesn’t mean they have to be too hard to fix. Some of the more notable of these are:

• Burnt Taste - Replace or reprime your coil properly.

• Weak Vapour - Increase the wattage or check the battery.

• No Vapour - Check the connections and battery charge.

• Harsh Hits - Lower the nicotine strength or wattage.

As irritating as many of these can be, they shouldn’t have to be too hard to deal with.

Final Thoughts

Vape maintenance doesn’t have to be as much of an issue as you’d think. Changing your coil regularly, cleaning your tank, and understanding how your device works helps you maintain the flavour, keep your vaping experience reliable, and makes sure your device works well long-term.

While it might seem confusing at the start, it’s a lot more straightforward once you get the hang of it. There’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to keep your vape in top condition.