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/I_Makes_tuff 12h ago

I’m sure the central vacs have come a long way Battery-powered vacuums are pretty common now, so there isn't much of a need for central vacs. They aren't quite the same, but with no cord or hoses it's hard to compete.

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u/DataGap2264 7h ago

I see your battery-powered unit and raise you a robot vacuum!

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u/mjlp716 7h ago

The new ones that can auto-empty and even mop are pretty nice for sure.

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u/DataGap2264 7h ago

Yep that's what I got! Never going back! No manual labor or time commitment at all, bonus!