ComEd Power Outages Causing Hardships for Many Users

ComEd is the largest electric distribution company in Illinois. It provides electricity to approximately 3 million homes and businesses in Northern Illinois, or about 45% of the population.

Many people have been experiencing difficulties due to power outages caused by ComEd's recent storm damage. The storm has left many residents without power for days at a time, causing hardships such as not being able to cook food, not being able to use their washing machines, and not being able to run their air conditioning units.

Many residents do not believe they should suffer due to power outages, especially since they pay their bills on time each month. If you have been negatively affected by a , you may be eligible to receive compensation. DoNotPay can help.

How to Check for a ComEd Power Outage in Your Area

There are several ways to check on a . You can check for an outage in your area, view outage maps, and sign up for outage alerts:

Sign in and view the outage status for your account address
View an outage map
Sign up for outage alerts

What About Planned Outages?

Planned outages occur when ComEd needs to do preventive maintenance work on their system.

When they need to perform this type of work they must notify residents in the affected area with at least 48 hours' notice. They post notifications of planned outages on their website here.

Why Do These ComEd Power Outages Occur?

There are several causes of power outages. Some of these are:

Natural Causes	Strong winds, lightning, snow, ice on the lines, and rain can cause a power outage. A tree branch contacting power lines is an addition.
Equipment Failures	Not every time a piece of equipment can do its job perfectly. It requires maintenance and repairs once broken. It includes problems with switches, cables, transformers, etc.
Human Error	There are times when we unintentionally contact power lines causing power outages. Examples are traffic accidents and placing an antenna near a power cable.
Scheduled Maintenance	Part of maintaining the safety and performance of equipment is maintenance. Sometimes scheduled maintenance is needed to avoid accidents in the future.

How Often Do These Outages Happen?

Residents of Chicago have experienced an alarming number of outages over recent years. Several reports indicate that ComEd’s power outage rates are among the highest in the country.

What Are the Risks Associated With Power Outages?

It is important to remain aware of the risks that come with power outages. During the winter, power outages can cause frozen and burst pipes which can lead to flooding. On the other hand, when temperatures climb during the summer, people without air conditioning are at risk for heatstroke and other dangerous conditions.

Other risks can include:

Contamination of drinking water
Overheating when using gas stoves
Hazardous accidents from the use of non-electric lighting sources, such as kerosene lamps and candles
Inability to use electronic systems in your home that require electricity, such as security alarms or medical devices

Who Is Eligible for Compensation Due to ComEd Power Outages?

ComEd’s power outage rates are among the highest in the country. If you live in an area where there is a high risk for frequent and extensive power outages, and if your home or business has been affected by some of these outages, you may be able to receive compensation by filing a claim through DoNotPay.

How to File a Claim for Compensation for a ComEd Power Outage With DoNotPay

Filing a claim for compensation for a power outage on your own can be aggravating and difficult. DoNotPay can help you file a compensation claim quickly and easily. We have experience helping people like you get the reimbursement they deserve for the damages caused by ComEd power outages.

If you want to get compensation for an outage but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 9 easy steps:

Go to the Outage Refunds product on DoNotPay.
Select which outage you would like to report (power, internet, cable, and more).
Select your energy provider and enter your account number.
Indicate when the outage started and how long it lasted.
Verify your account information.
If you want to be reimbursed for losses related to a power outage, choose whether you want to be reimbursed for personal injuries, damaged property, or both.
Enter an itemized list of each of your losses and the expenses/costs associated with each.
Upload documents or photographic evidence that proves your losses. Also, add the names of any witnesses who can attest to your losses if possible.
Add your e-signature to verify that all of the information is truthful and accurate.

Why You Should File a Claim With DoNotPay for ComEd Power Outages

DoNotPay has helped hundreds of people receive compensation for various issues, including faulty products and breaches of consumer protection laws. If you feel like you deserve compensation because you were negatively affected by ComEd power outages, DoNotPay is the right place to file your claim.

DoNotPay will help process your claim quickly and easily. It costs nothing to file a claim, and it takes only a few minutes.

How Does DoNotPay Help You Get Compensation?

DoNotPay can help you go through the process of filing a claim and getting the money you deserve. It will help you:

Filing your claim
Getting documentation together
Sending it to ComEd, if necessary
Negotiating with ComEd for a settlement

How Much Money Can You Receive From ComEd?

ComEd will compensate you for the damages caused by their power outages. Depending on your life situation and where you live, this could be a considerable amount of money.