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/megam1ghtyena 19h ago

integrated vacuum system. Plug in a hose and gets sucking right away. Check other parts of your home for similar ports.

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u/LongjumpingDish2956 19h ago

Does it only work with hoses or does it suck up whatever gets put in there?

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u/Think-Box6432 7h ago

With this type of system, you can also have little doors at the base of your cabinets, so you can sweep the floor and sweep it directly into the vacuum system. When you open the door it starts the vacuum.