and a few weeks ago I smelled a burning smell in the same room. I havent smelled anything recently but I have noticed that light switch sometimes feels warm. Is this something I should be concerned about?
2006-12-03 01:31:47 · 13 answers · asked by Happy2bme 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes, you should be concerned about this...if you smelled something burning then most likely something was buring, probably wires inside the switch...could be anywhere from a short in the wireing to a water leak in the walls, i would contact a professional electrician asap, before you house burns down....good luck and for your safety please call a electrican asap
2006-12-03 01:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by bshelby2121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sparks and smell indicate something is wrong with the switch.
Get someone who knows what they are doing to replace it. The electricity to that circuit must be shut off before replacing the switch. Electricity is dangerous! Do not let anyone who is not qualified try to fix it.
Get the switch replaced as soon as possible. Sparks and heat from bad circuits have been known to start fires.
Good Luck
2006-12-03 09:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by fredshelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to change the switch also have your wiring checked out by a LICENSED electrician not a friend who has a screwdriver and a flashlight
2006-12-03 09:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get an electrician out as soon as possible as it may start a fire. Do not use the switch until the problem is solved.
2006-12-03 09:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by little big boots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES DEFINATLY! That's not something normal that just happens. If you live in an apartment, let your lanlord know that you are having this problem. The wiring in your home is probably faulty or very out of date. This could cause an electrical fire, very very dangerous. Take care of this asap!
2006-12-03 09:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by merryker54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes find the breaker for it and turn it off. I'm a electrician. with any luck the switch will trip the breaker before it melts it into the wall and starts a fire.but you really should find the breacker
2006-12-03 09:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. This could be a fire source in the making. Get some help right away.
2006-12-03 09:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah I think so...consult a licensed electrician at once before your house burns down.
2006-12-03 09:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a potential fire hazard, get it checked by an electrician asap.
2006-12-03 18:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by justme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like a loose wire which need to be tighten on screw or is loose at wire nut
2006-12-03 09:34:37 · answer #10 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋