Home Page link

Everything burnt up, do to electric company

Home Repair - - If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Otherwise look here. 

Page 1 of 4       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Everything burnt up, do to electric company tamrad11 11-20-2006
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by tamrad11 on November 20, 2006, 12:40 am


Hello I have a question about electric company's and if they pay for
damages that were caused by them.
We have had trouble for a while now, and called our electric company
three times to check out what is wrong with our home. They said no
problem on the pole, call an electrition. Lights going dim then so
bright the light bulbs blow. It has been 4months now and 3
electritions later. Last night everything that we own got zapped and
now is no longer working. Our home nearly cought on fire. We called
Ameren UE and they sent someone out tonight to look at the pole. They
found out that it WAS their fault. The transformer had a loose ground
or neutral and the guy fixed it. Now my question is this, are they
responsible for all the damages? The only thing I have that works, is
this computer and one lamp. (They were unpluged thank goodness!) I
have been told that Ameren should have to pay for replacements but I am
sure they wont want to since it is going to be very high. (I have about
$6500.00 added up so far.) Any one ever have to deal with this? Please
give me some advice. Thanks!


Posted by deans@wdeans.com on November 20, 2006, 12:51 am



tamrad11 wrote:
> Hello I have a question about electric company's and if they pay for
> damages that were caused by them.
> We have had trouble for a while now, and called our electric company
> three times to check out what is wrong with our home. They said no
> problem on the pole, call an electrition. Lights going dim then so
> bright the light bulbs blow. It has been 4months now and 3
> electritions later. Last night everything that we own got zapped and
> now is no longer working. Our home nearly cought on fire. We called
> Ameren UE and they sent someone out tonight to look at the pole. They
> found out that it WAS their fault. The transformer had a loose ground
> or neutral and the guy fixed it. Now my question is this, are they
> responsible for all the damages? The only thing I have that works, is
> this computer and one lamp. (They were unpluged thank goodness!) I
> have been told that Ameren should have to pay for replacements but I am
> sure they wont want to since it is going to be very high. (I have about
> $6500.00 added up so far.) Any one ever have to deal with this? Please
> give me some advice. Thanks!

Before going too overboard I would tell them that you have made up a
list of the items and ask if they would kindly pay for them tomorrow
morning. They might say yes and save you the trouble of whatever else
you were going to do.

Hope this helps,
William Deans


Posted by tamrad11 on November 20, 2006, 12:58 am


Don't know what to do. That is problem. LOL I am just devistated. I am
just getting back on my feet and now this! I have no fridge no tv no
microwave or stove and my water softner is now not working. ($3000.)
right there. I tried to turn on the furnace and it is burnt up also,
with winter comming. Sorry for the soap box. Just frustrated!!! I
will call them in the morning and see what they say. Thanks


Posted by Beachcomber on November 20, 2006, 1:37 am


wrote:

>Don't know what to do. That is problem. LOL I am just devistated. I am
>just getting back on my feet and now this! I have no fridge no tv no
>microwave or stove and my water softner is now not working. ($3000.)
>right there. I tried to turn on the furnace and it is burnt up also,
>with winter comming. Sorry for the soap box. Just frustrated!!! I
>will call them in the morning and see what they say. Thanks
>

Make sure you get and save paperwork on everything. Gather up
receipts for your damaged stuff if you have them. Most likely you
will need to see a lawyer. See if they'll work on contingency.

If you have iron-clad proof that power company caused your problem you
should have a case.

Beachcomber



Posted by bill allemann on November 20, 2006, 10:08 am


if you don't have homeowners insurance, your next best leverage may be
dealing with the PSC (public service commission).


Bill

> Don't know what to do. That is problem. LOL I am just devistated. I am
> just getting back on my feet and now this! I have no fridge no tv no
> microwave or stove and my water softner is now not working. ($3000.)
> right there. I tried to turn on the furnace and it is burnt up also,
> with winter comming. Sorry for the soap box. Just frustrated!!! I
> will call them in the morning and see what they say. Thanks
>



Page 1 of 4       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Electric chain saw-motor burnt out June 2, 2006, 11:19 am
DIY Electric Service from Power Company September 1, 2007, 3:19 am
Electric company blocks my sewer line January 26, 2007, 11:16 pm
Does your local electric company have their charges listed on their web page? January 28, 2008, 11:44 am
Where Can I find a company that feeds property sales data? (not zillow where I type it one by one - but can query the data feed company programmatically)? Does anyone know who sells something like this? August 2, 2006, 12:12 pm
Removing burnt fat September 10, 2005, 3:20 pm
Triplex burnt in half ???? August 15, 2005, 3:00 am
Light Bulbs Burnt out all at once May 18, 2006, 12:46 pm
Burnt smell from vent December 14, 2006, 9:31 pm
Sump pump burnt? May 26, 2007, 3:05 pm

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap