Changing our tumbler, I found this alternative wiring solution hidden behind our old washer.
It was almost melted and covered with ants. They might have set a tiny short circuit in motion threatening to start a fire in the future. Impressively enough the power still worked out, but who knows for how long. I’ve had my problems with ants in the room, but thought I had it under control. Seems I got a little help from the bad wiring.
That’s what you get for buying an older house. I find odd stuff all the time, even though I find the house in pretty good condition generally. At least I found this possible firetrap before it went off.
In the same room I had a shortcut happen due to water sprinkling from the sink above a socket. That’s taken care off too, so think we’re good now.