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Heat damage or something else? (self.homeimprovement)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by davidalso to c/homeimprovement
 

I'm cleaning this cabinet above the range/micro and noticed this mark on the back. I mostly keep cooking oils, vinegars, etc in here. Does this look serious?

Update: well it ain't pretty, but it shouldn't burn the house down. For anyone concerned, my electrician approves. Thank you all for your help today.

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[–] SteveCC 2 points 11 months ago (6 children)

I agree about cutting away the drywall. Easy to fix after, especially since inside a cupboard. I would avoid touching with metal and wear insulated gloves I think.

[–] davidalso 2 points 11 months ago (5 children)

It's an IKEA cabinet with a melamine backing. I'm going to pull the micro and cabinet out and we'll see what that shows us

[–] SteveCC 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

That it's melamine changes my thinking. Looks like a hot nail but guess it's not.
Gonna change my mind to stain or burn.

[–] davidalso 9 points 11 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hoo boy you must be insanely glad you caught this when you did.

[–] davidalso 2 points 11 months ago
[–] themeatbridge 2 points 11 months ago

Jesus, good decision. Call an electrician because you're not going to know what else whoever put that in did.

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