Mom warns others about the link between ‘fishy smell’ and melting electrical outlets

Her research revealed that a fishy smell could indicate melting plastic in  electrical outlets.  Indeed, she discovered an outlet that was overheating and melting the plugs. After  calling an electrician  later that day, the electrician determined the outlet had a damaged, loose wire. As a result, the entire outlet had to be replaced. Do electrical fires smell fishy? Her experience answers that question.

Let Katie’s warning serve as important information about the outlets in your home. If you smell something suspicious and can’t pinpoint the source, it’s time to check your outlets and plugs for overheating. Do electrical fires smell fishy? Knowing this information could prevent a tragic fire and even save your life.