Bad tap water smells like rotten eggs an apartment s tap water may be clear but that doesn t mean it s clean.
Burning rubber smell in apartment.
Some people refer to this as a urine or burning rubber smell.
A smoky burning smell can be lovely when it s coming from your fireplace but otherwise it s something to be worried about.
The most likely culprit is an appliance such as a dishwasher washing machine or an air conditioner.
A burnt rubber smell is actually fairly common especially if you have a combustible furnace.
As a result when they see or smell smoke or flames and determine that the oven is hot it s supposed to be they call.
Many consumers don t realize these ovens clean by burning off residue.
These systems have a rubber belt with them and can wear out over time and cause a burning rubber smell.
When you smell an unusual odor try to note any patterns.
It was extremely hot.
Fishy smell that s not fish.
The smell does not necessarily mean rubber is burning but it does mean something is probably getting too hot.
Fishy smell that s not fish.
I went for days trying to find out what was causing it.
Some people refer to this as a urine or burning rubber smell.
Electrical components are burning.
I reached down to re engage it and the plug burned me.
The most likely culprit is an appliance such as a dishwasher washing machine or an air conditioner.
For example if you only notice it when you wake up in the middle of the night it could be.
I had the same issue.
If you don t have an obvious fire it might be happening out of.
One day i was using the hair dryer and the reset switch on the plug disengaged.
These rubber bands will eventually need to be replaced so if you notice a burning smell that also smells rubbery it is likely time to do so.
Sometimes furnaces simply smell for a brief time when they are used after a long break.
The massachusetts department of environmental protection says that if tap water.