What is that weird smell in my house?

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asked May 25, 2022 in laundry/Cleaning by teabagdia (540 points)
What is that weird smell in my house?

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answered May 31, 2022 by Wendell (41,840 points)
Weird smells in your house can be mold, natural gas, propane, sulfur, trash can odors, etc.

The exact cause of the weird smell in your house depends on what the smell is like.

If you have a weird musty smell it is most likely mold or mold spores or damp clothes, damp carpets etc in your home.

Rotten egg smells can be natural gas leaks or electrical components heating up.

The two most common sources for rotten egg smell in the home are electrical components (inside of outlets for example) or a natural gas leak.

Natural gas manufacturers are required to add a chemical, called mercaptan, to their gas in order to make it easier to detect a leak.

Musty smells in houses may be attributed to several causes, including: Mold and mildew: Leaky pipes, a damaged roof, high humidity, and exposed dirt in the crawlspace may all contribute to moisture buildup.

This moisture combined with the stagnant air and dark corners can lead to the growth of mold and mildew.

An electrical fire initially has a fairly acrid smell of plastic burning.

The short could be in the outlet or in the wiring inside a wall and can be hard to locate.

If your house smells of burning plastic, take caution.

The smell of burning plastic could be a sign of an overheated household appliance, a kitchen accident, or a problem with the HVAC system.

Heaters and furnaces may smell of burnt plastic when their parts are broken or worn out.

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