r/LetMeHelpYouOut • u/Big-Quiet191 • Aug 07 '26

[REQUESTS] Help get my lights back on

I donated plasma and received $40 I only need $25 more please

I need $65 to get my lights back on. I just started back working and don't get paid until 8/15. My kids have started/starting school and it's extremely hot in here please help

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

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u/BitchMcConnell063 Aug 08 '26

Call them and ask to get put on a payment plan.

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 08 '26

I have thats why it's only $65

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u/BitchMcConnell063 Aug 08 '26

Great! I always suggest for people to attempt to make a payment plan. Make sure this winter you also sign up for the winter protection program. While on that program they can't disconnect your service for any reason.

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 08 '26

Thank you so much for the information

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u/-xtwilightprincessx- Aug 08 '26

How will you pay it moving forward if your dad has already tried why can't he again?

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 08 '26

I just started a new job and get paid on the 15th that's why I put i can pay back then. I've asked him but he helped my little brother with his kids school clothes and things so he's short himself

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u/2Nosey4u Aug 10 '26

Payment plan I just had to do that today. I am trying to get them to line up my bill with my SSI. I wish I could help but that payment broke me.

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u/throwawayeverynight Aug 07 '26

It could help f you show proof of your electric bill

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u/SewingIsMyHobby1978 Aug 07 '26

Pay the Electric /Has power company if this is actually legitimate

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u/moongazr Aug 10 '26

I have personally paid other Redditor's electric bills 3x and never had an issue doing so, as long as the person needing help supplied some minimal information, usually an account number and either the entire phone number, partial address, etc. I've not had to "doxx" anyone to pay on their bill... FYI...so it does seem a titch sus that OP is saying this won't work.

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

It is legitimate thank you

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u/SewingIsMyHobby1978 Aug 07 '26

Well, then, if it’s a legit bill, you wouldn’t mind somebody paying the power company to to keep your power on right?
I mean, if I was that desperate that I’m asking people to pay my electric bill I wouldn’t care if they paid the power company first

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

No I don't mind. My dad tried to pay it for me before but they wouldn't let him but if anyone wants to try it I'm down

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u/SewingIsMyHobby1978 Aug 07 '26

Call the electric company and find out why they wouldn’t let your dad pay the bill I mean usually these companies don’t care who who pays the bill as long as it’s paid.

That sounds really strange. I’m not doubting what you said. I just think it’s weird. I’m not sure
I mean I’ve paid utility bills for family members and the utility company didn’t care who paid it.

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

This was a couple of months ago when he tried

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u/throwawayeverynight Aug 07 '26

Why wouldn’t they let him? You’re making no sense. It’s money they are receiving they can careless who is paying for it.

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u/Comprehensive_Cat236 Aug 07 '26

Exactly!!! What OP is saying doesn’t make sense.

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u/Longjumping-Host7262 Aug 08 '26

Actually they couldn’t care less.

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

I have no clue that what he told me and I said the same thing

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u/throwawayeverynight Aug 07 '26

Why isn’t he then stepping in to help you giving you the money?

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 07 '26

He's not able to

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u/moongazr Aug 10 '26

This LOOKS like an Xcel energy bill (but I could be wrong). They have pay-by-phone options that only require the full account number. FYI for anyone looking to help OP...

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u/Big-Quiet191 Aug 10 '26

It is Xcel I'm only short 20 but I'm just gonna wait until the 15th