Computers, etc., After the fire

So, I woke up, as usual, I might add, about 4:30 (rrrright—AM, of course,) and what do you suppose I was thinking about?  Several things, I guess, but one thing that was really bothering me was our electrical contractor after the fire, a contractor who took away our computers and a refrigerator, and our washing machine. 

 

Now, why do I mention this?  Well, you could find yourself in the same boat as we are in one day (hope not, but, you never know,) and if you do, you might benefit from remembering these comments. 

 

After that house fire, that “electrical contractor” removed appliances from the kitchen and our computers from our bedrooms.  The appliances were eventually returned and the washing machine lasted about a month after it was returned before we had to replace it.  The refrigerator was returned (we had already replaced it,) and it appeared to run when plugged in, but it had one of its door handles removed, but not replaced, and the contractor said it was to be thrown away.  I told them to leave it, that I would throw it away myself (which I will do, if it ever stops running.)  In the mean time it is doing its thing in our garage. 

 

The two computers they removed we replaced for our use by a couple of relatively inexpensive laptops.  Still, it would be nice to have the original computers.  What we have are two computers, nicely wrapped in bubble wrap, with no way for me to know how to restore them to operation—not even sure that the needed electrical cables have been returned.  IF they are there somewhere, I wouldn’t know how to hook up the computers, having no technical information available.  Suspect the computers are fine—all they needed was a wipe-down to take the soot off the outsides.  The disassembly, with no instructions for restoral, is the problem. 

 

So, I guess what I need to do is have a discussion with our insurer to see what technician they would like for us to use to return our computers to usable condition.  Yep, that’s it--if I can get anything from Liberty Mutual that would allow for payment of the technician, all will be fine (or so I hope!)

 

So, I’m awake, and my problems are pretty much defined.  Now to talk to the insurance company.  Will let you know how that goes!