What It Means When Your Home Smells Like Fish and You’re Not Cooking

of your hand (never your bare palm or fingers) to check for abnormal warmth.

Step 4: Shut Down the Main Circuit Breaker if Necessary: If the odor is pervasive throughout the house or if you identify a hot, discolored outlet, do not hesitate. Go to your main electrical panel and safely shut off the main circuit breaker to cut power to the entire house, eliminating the ignition source.

Step 5: Contact a Licensed Professional: Never attempt to dismantle walls, pull out outlets, or perform electrical repairs yourself unless you are