Electrical repairs at reasonable rates 

By Martha Woodward

Need the name of a good electrician? One who will do good work for a reasonable fee? I found one, and boy, am I glad.Well, actually, my son met the man through his job, but I get to enjoy the savings.

Ed Hurley, owner of Advanced Electric, Inc. of 1716 Sixth Avenue, has been working in the electrical business for over 35 years. He is licensed, bonded, and carries liability insurance. He will stop by your place and make an estimate on the cost of the job for free, but he does charge $100 for responding to emergencies. He does wiring, remodeling, installation of heaters, repairs, and anything you might need in the way of electrical needs. He has worked on new homes and spends a lot of time in older homes which are in need of electrical updating.

Apprentice Edward Childress, Hurley's assistant, has been working and studying the electrical business while attending school at America Builders' Corporation School where he plans to get the journeyman's certificate. Childress, the "hold it" guy for Hurley,  is mannerly, attentive, and knows his way around wires, cords, and crawl spaces. The 19-year-old Childress won my heart when he asked for a broom and dust pan so he could clean up in the bathroom after Hurley installed a much needed wall heater.

Last month I had Hurley install two wall heaters in the dining room and one bedroom in my 83-year-old house and saw
a savings of $200 on my KUB bill. Encouraged by this improvement, I've planned more projects for Hurley in the next
few months.

Hurley's rates are based on the specifics of the job. He gives his customers the choice of buying the materials for the job or he will shop and buy them and provide the sales receipts. A typical job may cost approximately $60 to $80 per hour, plus cost of materials and supplies, but some jobs will be more costly if the circumstances are more complex.

Remember (865) 679- 7474 when you need help with electrical problems.

Hurley answers every call, but sometimes he is under a house and can't get to the phone. If you call and do not get to speak to him directly, he will return your call as soon as he can break free from the work he is doing. He has an e-mail address: edwinhurley@yahoo.com, but he barely has time to answer e-mails, so just call him.