Burning Smells in Tyne and Wear

In simple terms

A burning smell from electrics is a warning sign, not a nuisance. It often means something is overheating and needs urgent professional checks.

What to do now

• Switch off the affected circuit or appliance if you can do so safely.
• Do not keep testing the item to see if the smell comes back.
• Call urgently if you notice smoke, buzzing, heat, or black marks.

Call urgently for

• Burning smells, sparks, smoke, or visible damage.
• Repeated tripping, shocks, or exposed wiring.
• Any fault that leaves part of the property unsafe to use.