2007-12-27 04:22:48 · 10 answers · asked by tonyam229 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Businesses only care about a buck, they could care less if it's 2 degrees outside when they shut your power off. Sometimes if there is a state of emergency due to the cold, they will not shut off anyone until the warning lifts. Soon as those few days are over, it's shut off time again. They will make exceptions if you have medical problems, low income, elderly and/or with children. I would call your local energy company to see if they have a program for you.
2007-12-27 05:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by _nicole_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before any utility shuts off the power, it has triued for a few months to collect on the amount owed. Normally, there are some protections if seniors or children live in the house. It also depends on the account holder making a good faith effort to pay on the account. Payment plans are usually available.
Those that whine about the greedy companies are funny. Doesn't anyone have a responsibility topay what they owe any more?
2007-12-27 04:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about your state laws. However usually typical companies will turn off your power at any time, if there is no payment. It is all automatic to them flip the switch is all it takes. Try and go to the office and pay the bill or ask for an extension next time before this happens.
2007-12-27 04:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iowa has a Winter Disconnection Moratorium program in effect, but you must apply for assistance and be qualified for the LIHEAP program in order to avoid disconnection.
For further information, read the supplied URL.
2007-12-27 04:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know in Wisconsin they cannot shut it off from like Oct. to April, so I would guess it would be the same in Iowa.
2007-12-27 04:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yep. Corporate America does not have a heart only a brain that calculates numbers and your number has run out, Goodbye!
2007-12-27 04:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. they don't care what time of the year it is. If your don't pay then of course they will shut it off.
2007-12-27 04:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you bet they can. Holiday cheer and Christmas spirit only exist in the movies when it comes to something like owing someone money. good luck.
2007-12-27 04:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by molly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO...too cold to do that, but why don;'t you get on the average billing so you pay the same amount all year.
2007-12-27 04:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by Tina T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes but it can be stopped if there is a child or senior citizen living there...
2007-12-27 04:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by Matthew B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋