Burning Smells
A burning, fishy or hot plastic smell is one of the clearest warning signs of an electrical problem. It usually means something is overheating: a loose connection, an overloaded socket, a failing accessory or damaged cable insulation.
If you notice it, switch off the affected circuit or the main switch at your consumer unit if it's safe to do so, unplug nearby appliances and call us. If you can see smoke or flames, leave the property and call 999.
Our electricians use thermal imaging and careful inspection to find the source, replace any damaged wiring or accessories, and test the circuit before it's switched back on.
Areas we cover: Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside and Wigan, across Greater Manchester.
We isolate the affected circuit straight away.
Thermal imaging and inspection locate the hot spot.
Damaged wiring, sockets or switches are replaced.
The circuit is tested before we switch it back on.
Response times
Electrical emergencies can't wait. Because our electricians live and work across Greater Manchester, we can usually have someone at your door within 30 to 90 minutes of your call, day or night, weekends and bank holidays included.
07976 458345Ring us any time, day or night, and tell us what's happening and where you are.
The closest available local electrician is sent out to you straight away.
Your electrician calls when they're on the way, with an estimated arrival time.
We make everything safe, find the fault and give you a fixed-price quote before any work starts.
Response times depend on your location, traffic and the time of day. If there is smoke, fire or someone has had an electric shock, call 999 first.
Many electrical fittings are made from plastics that give off a fishy smell when they overheat. It's a sign that a socket, plug or connection is getting dangerously hot and should be checked straight away.
Yes. Treat any burning smell from your electrics as an emergency. Switch off the circuit if it's safe to do so and call us. If there is smoke or fire, call 999 first.
No. Stop using it, unplug anything connected to it if it's safe, and switch off the circuit at the consumer unit.
Sparks from a socket or switch, crackling or buzzing sounds, scorch marks, or plugs and faceplates that feel hot all point to a loose or overheating connection that can start a fire. Switch off if it's safe and call us straight away: we'll find the fault and repair it safely.
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No power, sparking sockets or a breaker that won't reset? Our emergency electricians are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Greater Manchester. We'll make your property safe, find the cause and fix it, often on the first visit.
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Tripping RCDs, flickering lights, dead sockets or a burning smell all point to a fault somewhere in your wiring. We use specialist test equipment to track down the problem fast and fix it properly, not just reset it.
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