New to vaping? Need to know how long vape coils last? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re an experienced vaper or a newbie, everyone’s vape coils need to be replaced from time to time. In fact, regularly changing your coils is crucial to avoid damaging your vape pen, as well as enjoying a flavourful vaping experience.
This is why it’s important to know how long vape coils typically last, and the tell-tale signs that indicate it’s time to change. We’ve got the answer to both these questions – so read on to find out more:
When and how often should I change my vape coils?
While the exact duration may differ from person to person depending on their personal vaping habits, most new coils are designed to last anywhere between 7 to 21 days. This varies depending on how well you care for and clean your device.
Eventually, there comes a time where every vape coil stops functioning properly and has to be replaced.
So, what are the tell-tale signs that it’s time to change your coils? Here are the 5 surefire indicators to keep in mind:
When to change your vape coils explained:
- Your Vape Starts Tasting Bad
- You Start Getting A Burnt Taste In Your Mouth
- Your Vape Makes a Gurgling Sound
- YourVape Starts Leaking
- Poor and Inconsistent Clouds
1. You Start Getting A Burnt Taste In Your Mouth
This is the most obvious signal that you need to change your coil. While vaping, you may start noticing a burnt, unpleasant taste in your mouth, even if you’re using high-quality e-juices.
This is usually because the material of your coil and wick is burnt. When this happens, make sure you replace your coil quickly to avoid damaging other parts of your device.
There are other reasons that your vape might taste burnt. It maybe worth reading our how to get a smooth vape – harsh vape fix guide.
2. Your Vape Starts Tasting Bad
While a burnt taste is a sure fire sign your coil is dead, you don’t have to wait for that to happen before you replace your coil. Even before that, you may start noticing that your vape juice doesn’t taste like it usually does, or has a dull taste.
This usually happens because your wick and coil have soaked in so many different e-juices that they’re unable to deliver the correct flavour anymore.
3. Your Vape Makes a Crackling/Spitting Sound
If you hear a gurgling sound from your device, the culprit could be anything from improper coil placement to tank flooding.
But if you hear it even after readjusting your coil, then it could be because your coil is not functioning properly – which means it’s time to install a new one! We created a dedicated guide for this, you can read that guide on why a vape is spitting/crackling here and watch the video below:
4. Your Vape Starts Leaking
While a leaking e-cigarette doesn’t always mean it’s your coil’s fault, that could definitely be one of the reasons. This usually happens when your coil has overstayed its welcome and isn’t working like it’s supposed to.
5. Poor and Inconsistent Clouds
If you’re unable to vape big clouds like you’re used to, then it could be a sign that your coil is at its final stages and needs replacing. This is a relatively more subtle indicator, but one that should not be ignored.
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Aiden started vaping in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since. He has been working in the vape industry for 5 of those years, and now creates content on various channels covering a vast array of vaping topics.
