u/Chupacabrona

Random electrical burning smell?

Hi everyone,

Hanging out at the house, cats playing in the hallway. One of them knocks over a random house fan we have to air out our bathroom. As I go over to pick it up, I get a quick whiff of an electrical/melting plastic smell in the hallway under our attic access to our AC components and in between all the bedrooms.

Didn’t linger; no noticeable smoke; nothing that I could trace to a certain bedroom. No fishy/rubber odor.

But my brother and sister both said they noticed the smell occasionally in their respective rooms.

Our AC has been running basically constantly the last month, it’s the only thing I could think of that is a constant factor among all 3 areas where it was noticed.

House is 26 yrs old, original wiring; don’t think there has been an inspection since build.

Our AC tech company won’t be able to come out til September, but I want to book specifically with an electrician if possible to check things out.

I am very, very paranoid of a house fire. Are we in immediate danger? Or will we be okay for now until we can get someone to come out?

Thank you

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u/Chupacabrona — 3 days ago

Showed legs for first time in years!

Yesterday was Day 1 of Foodieland festival for my city. There’s about 200+ vendors and lots of cool food stands to pick from!

I wanted to look cute; I have a cherry print skort so I paired it with a plain black tank and short shelves denim jacket.

I was soooo nervous the whole time…. I don’t like my legs, and certainly not bare (I have really bad “strawberry legs” and pale skin, so it’s super noticeable). I always worry someone will stare or say something.

But we got there and once I started having more fun and ended up not thinking about it at all! And at the end of the evening before we left, a little girl said “I love your cherries” 🥹

It’s hot. I’m plus size. I’m tired of hiding in long sleeves all year. Ladies… wear the shorts/skirts/tank top!! ❤️

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u/Chupacabrona — 6 days ago

2020 Civic Sedan, Squeaking/creak sound when driving!

ETA: yes, the window trim is in rough shape. I didn’t do anything specifically to destroy it. Idk if it’s something to be maintained. I live in CA where temps can be 85-110 for several months at a time and the car is always exposed to sun. Thank you to everyone who offered advice on how to replace them though! I am ordering the parts :)

Hi all,

This is driving me NUTS my car has been making this weird creaking/squeaking sound for a LONG time. Only happens when driving forward, not reverse. When parked, turning wheel from far left to right makes a creak.

The sound picks up the faster I go. It also seems worse/louder in hot weather but I have heard it a few times during winter too.

I have taken it to the shop multiple times and every time I get told “they don’t hear anything” or there is “nothing found”.

I recently got brand new tires and an alignment change in January 2026. This sound happened with both old and new tires.

Everything else is original parts and it has not had a full body/parts service (car is 6 years old with 46,481 miles).

I am going insane! I am not sure if it’s something rubbing, something worn out, or something that needs to be lubricated.

Can anyone help? I have another appointment in 2 weeks to see if I can get the tech to hear it. But I don’t even know what it is.

Thank you 🙏

u/Chupacabrona — 10 days ago