When it comes to homes, the desire to try to do DIY electrical work is prevalent. Legally the only electrical work a non licensed person can do is to change lightbulbs, change batteries and move appliances that have can be unplugged from a power outlet. Anything else requires and electrician. The obvious reason for this is your safety. Working with electricity is one of the riskiest jobs around, and if you’re not trained, the risk increases tenfold. One minute you’re fixing a switchboard component, and the next, you’re being transported to the emergency room, or possibly, the morgue. As a result, it’s best to call a licensed electrician to handle all your residential electrical needs. They’re not only highly trained on how to install and repair the various components of your electrical system, but they also have the right tools for the job. These tools allow them to do installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in the safest, most efficient way possible.  They also understand the Electrical Code and local regulations, most of which you’re probably not familiar with. Thus, working with a professional electrician saves a lot of legal trouble if something goes wrong and you’re found out by the local authorities.