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Steady Vape

Vape troubleshooting & maintenance

Having a problem with your vape?

Steady Vape is a set of plain, step-by-step guides for existing vapers whose kit isn't working quite right. Pick the symptom that matches what you're seeing and work through the checks in order.

LeakingE-liquid escaping from the pod, tank or mouthpiece.Burnt tasteA harsh, scorched taste that wasn't there before.Weak flavourVapour that tastes thin, muted or watery.Won't chargeNo lights, no response, or the battery won't hold charge.
A vape mod and tank resting against a dark textured rock

Latest guides

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  1. Why is my pod leaking? A step-by-step troubleshooting guideWork through six checks in order, from coil seating to e-liquid thickness, to find out exactly why your pod or tank is leaking.8 min readLast updated 10 September 2026
  2. How to clean and maintain your vape kit properlySafe cleaning steps for the pod, contacts and airflow, plus how often to do it and how to store your kit so it lasts longer.7 min readLast updated 12 September 2026
  3. My vape won't charge or turn on: common causes and fixesWork through cable, port and safety cut-off checks, and learn when a battery fault means stop, not fix.8 min readLast updated 15 September 2026

How to use this site

Step 1

Find the problem tile or guide that matches what your device is doing right now.

Step 2

Work through the numbered checks in order. Each guide is written so you can stop as soon as you find the cause.

Step 3

Amber boxes flag anything safety-related, such as battery damage. Stop and follow that advice rather than continuing to troubleshoot.