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Ask your QuestionHow do you identify if an appliance is burning? Smell? Not working?
Asked by June on 17th Dec 2020"A qualified electrician would be able to run tests on cables as well as visibly check ..."
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Testing appliance will identify if it is faulty, you could contact a local appliance repair company who can test and replace parts where necessary."
Answered on 14th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"Yes could be burning smell, fuses trip, not working etc."
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Jul 2016 - report"Burning is usually identified by smell, appliance stops working efficiently
could cause electric to trip fuse and is usually caused by faulty/damaged internal wiring"
"Check the appliance for any signs of burn marks or flame marks, the appliance would need to be investigated and pat tested to confirm it is safe for use, hope this helps."
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Sep 2019 - report"If its burning there will be smoke disconnect or switch off sockets at the fuseboard before touching it"
Answered on 11th Jan 2021 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"Both of those, also tripping of your circuit may happen. If your concerned of an appliance, then unplug it and do not use it."
Answered on 20th Dec 2020 - Member since Dec 2020 - report