Why do I keep smelling burnt plastic in my house?

Why do I keep smelling burnt plastic in my house?

I keep smelling burnt plastic. Almost like the smell of brand new Chinese plastic stuff. In fact I purchased a new powered speaker that smelled so strong of it that I had to return it. Everyone smelled that. Now I smell it daily.

Why does my water heater smell like plastic?

Water Heater Smells Like: Burning Rubber or Plastic If you smell burning rubber or burning plastic, turn off the power source at the breaker first before trying to pinpoint the smell. If the electrical contacts on the thermostat mounted outside the water heater are overheating, the plastic parts around the switch may overheat and burn.

Why does my Motherboard smell like burning plastic?

Depends on what it is. For example, some motherboards have plastic covers on heatsinks, and if such thing would produce smell, it’s not dangerous. But if you have a cable that melts, once the wire protection is gone it could short out, blasting whole PC. It could be your motherboard or it could be PSU.

Why do I have a burning rubber smell in my house?

Some people refer to this as a urine or burning rubber smell. This could be something electrical in the home overheating and melting its insulating plastic or ­rubber—which could lead to a fire. The most likely culprit is an appliance, such as a dishwasher, washing machine or an air conditioner.

What is the smell of a bad alternator?

Smell of Burning Rubber. The scent of burning rubber or scorched wires sometimes indicate an alternator failure. Friction between a misaligned belt and the pulley will emit a smell of burning rubber.

What to do if your alternator is burning hot?

Click to expand… Alternator needs a good ground path back to the battery. Make sure your ground cable and alt mount have a good path to the battery. Ditto on the pos cable as well. Then you can move on to the mechanical side if it is still burning hot (they do run warm though).

What to do if your house smells like burning plastic?

If your house smells like burning plastic you should always keep investigating until you have found the source of the smell; there will always be a reason for it. Try to think about which appliances you have on in the house or which lights.

Why does my electric heater smell like burning plastic?

Poor electrical connections can cause the coatings on electrical wires to melt, and this can cause the burning plastic smell you may be experiencing. Get your heater checked over by an electrician before you use it again just to be on the safe side.