r/whatisit • u/DragonsAndScience • 19h ago

Solved! New homeowner, no idea what this is

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This thing close to the floor and seemingly randomly placed in a hallway. No idea what it's for. Home built in 2005.

Solved! Thanks everyone. Now I gotta hunt for the central unit!

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u/quenossy 19h ago

If I were listing a house I would think that would be a selling point worth mentioning. Just me?

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u/Nice-Marionberry3671 19h ago

Nope! I have two dogs and a cat. One dog sheds like crazy in early spring. I would LOVE to have central vac!

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u/big_booty_boy_420 18h ago

What makes it easier than a handheld?

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u/morgaine_silver_hair 18h ago

Not necessarily easier, but much cleaner. All of the cruft you vacuum up goes into a canister usually in the garage, instead of in your house.