Cdubyah Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 So the gas company has threatened to disconnect my service, becasue I haven't been there when they have come to read the meter. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I'm sorry, I have to goto wor to pay your stupid bill. I fill out the little card they leave, and call it in. Sounds pretty simple to me.So, they suggested that I get an electronic meter, so that I never have to be home for them to read it.Now they want me to block out 4 hours when they might show up for the install. They tell me this today, for an install tommorrow. Well I have got shit to do in the morning. So, they want me to leave my door unlocked, and they will lock it when they leave. Not only does this bother me because the whole world could come visit, but, to have someone just meandering through my house whilst I'm at work.Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 First thought.. tell them to go fuck themselves. Second' date=' more rational thought.. tell them that time doesn't work for you and if they don't reschedule they can go fuck themselves.[/quote']+1... give them a time they can come that works for you, if that doesn't work, tell them to go fuck themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Gas company down here doesnt care if they have your business or not...... I argued with them over a rental house, They suggested I convert my house to electric if I didnt like their policies........ So I did!!! F*ck em...........I'd suggest that they wait at your door between the hours 5 till 9pm and you should be there at some point during those hours to let them in........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 what is your address?no F...way i leave my house unlock.you never know who will work there.how can they guarranty the worker dont take any shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 what is your address?no F...way i leave my house unlock.you never know who will work there.how can they guarranty the worker dont take any shit?yes, what IS your address. You say your house will be unlocked tomorrow morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yeah that's bs. I'd tell them they need to schedule it when it's convenient for you. I don't think that it would be legal for them to shut it off if you've contacted them and told them you're working. Assholes. My gas company is the same way, I'd convert everything to electric if I didn't live in an apartment. Fuck utility companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 when I lived in the city of cincinnati they had their own keys to get in to read my meter. just have a meter put outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yes, what IS your address. You say your house will be unlocked tomorrow morning? so you gona give us the address or nothow big uhaul track i should rent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Synthetics Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I had the same bullshit with Columbia Gas. They would bring the little card and I would call in my reading but once a year or something they had to come do an actual reading. I told them that I work during the day. At first they tried to get me to set up an appointment during the day and I said no. Then they reluctantly gave me a number to call to schedule an evening appointment that was convenient for me. I called and scheduled the evening appointment. They came out, got their reading and everyone was happy. Just tell them you can't do it during the day period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 leave a key under the mat for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 throw aids needles all over where the meter is. schedule time for meter reading at their convenience. hilarity ensues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 throw aids needles all over where the meter is. schedule time for meter reading at their convenience. hilarity ensues.label them all as "aids needles" in really fine print so they have to pick them up to read them. Also, shit in a solo cup and put it at the bottom of the stairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ill run over there and house sit for ya if you leave budlight and pizza in the fridge what are friends for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjascott Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 columbia gas blows! they turned my service of in themiddle of the cold season, when I wasn't even past due. they said they made a mistake it took them 4days to get it back on. Basterds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ill run over there and house sit for ya if you leave budlight and pizza in the fridge what are friends for me too and i watch 1000 rrrider so he dont take any shit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantxtc Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 For a company to ask you to leave your house unlocked for them to walk in is beyond amazing. I would say reschedule a time around your schedule if possible. Amazing the things poeple ask you to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 You probably need a half day anyway It's nice to randomly sleep in every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 what gas company is it? I am gonna assume Dominion in that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 me too and i watch 1000 rrrider so he dont take any shit too.awh he knows I wont take anything he's my big ole cuddle bunnie , when brian will let go of him !:lol::lol:sorry cdub I had too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I've forced them to show up on a Saturday. Good luck with that. It wasn't easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 You probably need a half day anyway It's nice to randomly sleep in every now and thenYeah if I didn't have two meetings this morning I would have done that.Instead, I requested that they call me, I would come home and unlock the house. Since it's like four blocks from my office.I'm gonna be fucking furious if I don't get a phone call from Columbia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 lets mail them some white powder in an envelope!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I always make them install one of those electronic devices on my gas line. That enables them to park in the street and read the meter. The water company does it as well, but for some strange reason the utility companies in Ohio are still stuck in the 1960s. Make the offer for them to either relocate your meter outside of your house or install a remote relay reader for it. If they say no, either switch over to propane or go all electric. Electric is cheaper anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I always make them install one of those electronic devices on my gas line. That enables them to park in the street and read the meter. The water company does it as well, but for some strange reason the utility companies in Ohio are still stuck in the 1960s. Make the offer for them to either relocate your meter outside of your house or install a remote relay reader for it. If they say no, either switch over to propane or go all electric. Electric is cheaper anyway.That's what they did. Still had to get into the house to install it though.No more of that crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe I am biased because I work in the oil and gas industry however heating an ohio home in the winter with gas is much more efficient and definitely much cheaper than electric still. In fact lately if you play the variable rate game right, there has been record low pricing in the last 6 years I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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