Strange smell in the house

[Chuckles1066]

Hi all,

I have no idea whether this is heating related or not but I'll start here.

We have a Baxi Bermuda back boiler in the front room. Last weekend the pilot light went out so I relit it. It went out again later that day so I relit it again and it's been fine since then.

There is now a stagnant smell downstairs, like stale water or something gone off.

I've googled this and a lot of the posts seem to point towards central heating problems......and seeing as we had the issue with the pilot light, I'm putting 2+2 together and getting x!

Any suggestions? Anything I can check or get checked? Can boilers produce a stagnant smell?

We do have a carbon monoxide detector in the room but I thought those fumes had no smell?

(I've checked all around the house, it's nothing obvious like the cat doing his business where he shouldn't!)

Thanks in advance.

 

[gas112]

Boiler could be sooted up look under your boiler with it on is it burning all yellow and floppy if so turn it off and get someone out it is dangerous.
If not, for peace of mind call the gas emergency provider for your area out they will check you for free for gas leaks to premises 0800 111 999

 

[Johnmelad]

Given the smell you have described, it is probably not an electrical problem but do have a look at all of your sockets switched and consumer unit.

 

[Chuckles1066]

Thanks both, I'll wait until later for the heating to kick in and then perform a gymnastic maneuvour (sp?) to crane my neck under the fire and see what colour the flame is.

I've checked all sockets and they seem ok.

 

[Bosswhite]

Check your light fittings as well, if you have got high wattage light bulbs the bulb holders get hot and give off an unusual smell

 

[gregers]

something died under your floors?
or wet/dry rot musty smell?