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Best Electricians in Knoxville, TN (2026)

170 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knoxville: Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 5,136 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pat Murphy Electric, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 170.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: HEP is on the way, 5,839 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 170 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

170 Knoxville electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 170 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Knoxville at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Knoxville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical644.9★ (5,136)Knoxville24/7Overall
2Pat Murphy Electric, Inc.644.9★ (376)Knoxville24/7Emergencies
3Mr. Electric of Knoxville644.8★ (433)Knoxville24/7—
4Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical634.8★ (4,534)Knoxville24/7—
5Top Tier Electrical Services LLC625.0★ (87)Knoxville24/7—
6DeVolt Electric625.0★ (93)Farragut, 3 mi away24/7—
7Chaffee HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical614.9★ (1,264)KnoxvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—
8HEP is on the way604.6★ (5,839)Knoxville24/7Most reviews
9SMK Plumbing & Electric605.0★ (196)Knoxville24/7—
10RM Electric Service604.7★ (29)Knoxville24/7—

The 170 best electricians in Knoxville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 HEP is on the way

    Based in Knoxville

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 5,839 Google reviews, the most in Knoxville.

    • 4.6★ from 5,839 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1605 Prosser Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914
    View profile for HEP is on the way(865) 444-0565

  19. #19 KZ Electric

    Based in Knoxville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9000 Tall Timber Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
    View profile for KZ Electric(865) 236-1822

  21. #21 Freedom Electric

    Based in Knoxville

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934
    View profile for Freedom Electric(865) 333-2696

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 170 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Knoxville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Pilgrim Electric LLC575.0★ (30)1 mi
27Smart Home Fix574.8★ (150)In Knoxville
28Ambient Services Plus Inc. HVAC, Septic Pumping, Electrical, Plumbing574.9★ (226)10 mi
29Herron's Electric574.0★ (4)In Knoxville
30Hummingbird Electric575.0★ (66)In Knoxville
31Ampt Electric575.0★ (64)In Knoxville
32C.N. Copeland Electrical Service574.2★ (13)In Knoxville
33Advent Electric Inc564.8★ (73)In Knoxville
34KnoxCET LLC564.8★ (74)In Knoxville
35John H Coleman Co564.9★ (922)In Knoxville
36Sun Electric Co563.9★ (10)In Knoxville
37Power On Electrical565.0★ (17)1 mi
38Phillips Electric LLC. Knoxville, TN565.0★ (9)1 mi
39Mayflower Electric565.0★ (11)1 mi
40HEP is on the way565.0★ (574)14 mi
41Knoxville Electrical Services LLC565.0★ (10)1 mi
42Gosnell Electric Company555.0★ (9)In Knoxville
43DB Electric555.0★ (29)7 mi
44Lloyd's Electric Service554.8★ (543)In Knoxville
45Pinnacle Electric Company554.8★ (39)In Knoxville
46Standard Air Conditioning and Electrical Co.555.0★ (268)In Knoxville
47Funderburk Electrical Services Llc554.2★ (25)In Knoxville
48Master Foundation and Crawl Space Repair554.8★ (885)In Knoxville
49A-1 Electric554.7★ (13)3 mi
50A.C.E.S. ELECTRIC554.4★ (7)11 mi

Also serving Knoxville

20 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked electricians serving Knoxville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Handyman Services West Knoxville4.9★ (377)In Knoxville
Allen H. Edmondson Electrical Contractor4.7★ (13)7 mi
American Home4.7★ (1,004)In Knoxville
Appalachian Log and Timber Homes3.0★ (8)In Knoxville
Cornerstone Construction Services, Inc.4.9★ (12)In Knoxville
Go2 Electrical LLC5.0★ (12)17 mi
Hytec Electric3.2★ (5)In Knoxville
Mr. Electric of Sevierville4.5★ (83)21 mi
One Way Air5.0★ (22)In Knoxville
OneCall pro5.0★ (4)8 mi
Penrose Electric5.0★ (3)6 mi
Pol's Heating and Cooling4.9★ (492)In Knoxville
RIO Creations LLC4.9★ (53)In Knoxville
Rio Grande Fence Co. of Tennessee5.0★ (36)In Knoxville
S&T Affordable Handyman Services2.7★ (7)1 mi
Shield Services, LLC.4.8★ (93)In Knoxville
Standard Electric Service, Inc.5.0★ (8)8 mi
Sunset Handyman Services3.7★ (3)In Knoxville
THE EASTENN COMPANY - KNOXVILLE ELECTRICIAN4.7★ (13)In Knoxville
Trinity Industrial Electric4.4★ (7)21 mi

How much do electricians cost in Knoxville?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Knoxville. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Knoxville?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Tennessee

In Tennessee, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors licenses Contractor licenses (electrical) and limited licensed electrician (LLE) licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Knoxville electricians

We scored 170 Knoxville electricians on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knoxville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Knoxville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Knoxville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Knoxville, TN is Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 5,136 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pat Murphy Electric, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Electric of Knoxville (#3) follow. We ranked 170 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Knoxville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 170 electricians serving Knoxville, TN. 35 of them are based in Knoxville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Knoxville are open 24/7?

37 ranked electricians in Knoxville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#1), Pat Murphy Electric, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Electric of Knoxville (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Knoxville work on weekends?

66 of 170 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#1), Pat Murphy Electric, Inc. (#2) and Mr. Electric of Knoxville (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors handles licensing and covers Contractor licenses (electrical) and limited licensed electrician (LLE) licenses. Search the business or license number at https://verify.tn.gov/.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Knoxville?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Knoxville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Knoxville electricians have?

The median Google rating among 170 rated electricians in Knoxville is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. HEP is on the way has the most, 5,839 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Knoxville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 170 electricians serving Knoxville.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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