Burning smell

[waiting4disney]

Out of nowhere there is a slight smell of a popped party popper in the lounge. Checked other rooms and nothing there.
Seems to be coming from behind the tv stand but nothing appears hot and definitely no smoke. No new products.

Any ideas?


Hubby said not to worry probably just dust but I can't help worrying 🤦

[Mr Tom Morrow]

I would be pulling the TV out and getting my trusty nose right down to the power sockets. If nothing there then the back of the TV.

Hope you find it.

[megaflyer]

I would say electric burning/over heating and not dust. Follow Mr Toms advice

[waiting4disney]

Thanks. Traced it into the cupboard. Freesat box is quite hot. Possibly overheating being inside a cupboard on top of playstation...

The smell seems to be disappearing now cupboard open/turned off.

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by waiting4disney

Thanks. Traced it into the cupboard. Freesat box is quite hot. Possibly overheating being inside a cupboard on top of playstation...

The smell seems to be disappearing now cupboard open/turned off.

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Yes probably vents/airflow got blocked. Check it and get a new one - not worth the risk

[waiting4disney]

Oh my goodness thank you both so much!

Based on your advise decided not to give up. Found the exact smell by putting my nose to every item. Pulled out socket and a small amount of smoke came out was very hot. Wire had melted!

I think we caught it just in time. If my DS hadn't mentioned the smell so early I'm not sure we would have noticed in time!

Thanks again for making me check again and not just assume dust!

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by waiting4disney

Oh my goodness thank you both so much!

Based on your advise decided not to give up. Found the exact smell by putting my nose to every item. Pulled out socket and a small amount of smoke came out was very hot. Wire had melted!

I think we caught it just in time. If my DS hadn't mentioned the smell so early I'm not sure we would have noticed in time!

Thanks again for making me check again and not just assume dust!

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Wow - disaster averted . Well done on investigating and not brushing it off, you can sleep soundly tonight. I have a strong sense of smell and know when I can sell and electrical fire when its not - its so distinctive

[waiting4disney]

Originally Posted by megaflyer

Wow - disaster averted . Well done on investigating and not brushing it off, you can sleep soundly tonight. I have a strong sense of smell and know when I can sell and electrical fire when its not - its so distinctive

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Said to hubby glad I checked with my reliable Dibbers and didn't listen to him!

[waiting4disney]

Strangely enough a couple of years ago Dibbers helped me too when I was convinced I could smell fish in the hall.
I think it was Tom then too that suggested fins where smell came from exactly and when I realised a socket to call an electrician.
Funnily though the electrician thought I was a bit mad until he took socket off and it had melted!

[Helen J]

I'm really glad you spotted it, that could have easily set itself on fire.

When you sort out your freesat box can I suggest you don't put it back on top of the playstation. You should never stack electronic devises, they need the air to circulate around them, especially the PS4, they get really hot.

At least you found out the problem this time, before it became pretty serious, well done.