A home’s electrical system includes:


- Incoming power lines,
- Electric meter,
- Service panel,
- Sub-panels, 
- Household wiring,
- Electrical boxes,
- Receptacles (or outlets),
- Switches, 

- Equipment that put the power to work. 


Other electrical systems in a house include wiring for home entertainment, such as:


- Cable television, 
- Home theater, 
- Audio systems,

Not to mention wiring for home communications such as:


- Telephones, 
- Security systems,
- Doorbells, and Intercoms.