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Is there an electrician who can donate a few hours in Machakos?
Fatuma has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning, and can't afford a licensed electrician to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.
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In February an inspector told me that my home has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning. It's a safety risk for me and my two small children. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $340 are beyond us.
I'm looking for a licensed electrician who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $50.
The job should take about three hours. I'll make sure someone is home and will provide refreshments. I can share the inspector's written report on request.
If you're an electrician and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- 4–6 hours
- format
- In person in Machakos
- skills
- licensed trade work
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Thanks for sharing this, Fatuma. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Machakos
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Naivasha.
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Take care, Fatuma. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Rochester.
Hope things get better soon, Fatuma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
take care. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Salem
Take care, Fatuma. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope May is when things finally get easier.
Hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. After 12 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from London.
Sending good thoughts, Fatuma. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
good luck, Fatuma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
You're not alone, Fatuma. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Dublin but we're thinking of you.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Tokyo donated after I showed her your page. All the best.