Ok guys, not quite a DIY disaster but I wanted to post this as info for other folk to avoid a disaster as I just have.
Long story short - Fishy smell in utility room in old house when using tumble dryer. I thought the dryer might be pulling air from under wooden floor and we might have some sort of damp. Got fed up of this after a couple of months and went on line to see if I could find any info. Several forums mentioned plastics from electrical sockets and lighting and cable sheathing overheating and giving off this type of smell. As I was using the dryer, I went in and felt the plug. I couldnt bear my hand on it as it was so hot. I pulled the plug straight away and the pins sparked as it came out. The socket also showed signs of overheating and the plug is partially melted.
So the moral of this story is - if you have any fishy smells in your house I seriously recommend checking any wiring in the vicinity.
I cant believe how close we have just come to a disaster all but for a chance search on line.
Just going to have a lie down while my heart slows down.
PS - the electrician appointment is booked for tomorrow.
Long story short - Fishy smell in utility room in old house when using tumble dryer. I thought the dryer might be pulling air from under wooden floor and we might have some sort of damp. Got fed up of this after a couple of months and went on line to see if I could find any info. Several forums mentioned plastics from electrical sockets and lighting and cable sheathing overheating and giving off this type of smell. As I was using the dryer, I went in and felt the plug. I couldnt bear my hand on it as it was so hot. I pulled the plug straight away and the pins sparked as it came out. The socket also showed signs of overheating and the plug is partially melted.
So the moral of this story is - if you have any fishy smells in your house I seriously recommend checking any wiring in the vicinity.
I cant believe how close we have just come to a disaster all but for a chance search on line.
Just going to have a lie down while my heart slows down.
PS - the electrician appointment is booked for tomorrow.