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Posted by Frank on November 2, 2006, 7:33 am
sherwindu wrote:
> I recently put in a claim to ComEd here in a suburb of Chicago for a burnt out
> stove electric starter. It was working fine up to a short power outage and
> failed
> immediately afterwards costing me about $150 to repair. They claim there was
> no negligence on their part and denied payment. We have had more than our
share
>
> of power outages in my immediate area, and this one happened on a clear weather
> night with no high winds. I have put power surge protectors on most of my
> electronics
> but failed to cover my stove. I'm not sure it even would have helped, but I
> shouldn't
> have to put protectors on every outlet in my home. I think they owe me.
I'd forget it. I've put in numerous claims to the power company for
what has basically been deteriorating survice by their neglecting the
infrastructure - mostly neglecting tree trimming.
Standard answer is, "Act of God" and only one claim, for a few pounds
of dry ice to protect my frozen food was paid. I seriously considered
taking the company to small claims court but my lawyer son said to
forget it, as they would fight the claim, and "Act of God" always wins.
I have surge protectors on everything of value and bought a back up
generator and power transfer box last winter.
Frank
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