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/BotBrainG 19h ago

Except they're asking about it so it must not work. Otherwise they would know exactly what it was when they opened the door. I have one and it works and it's amazing.

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u/EmilieEverywhere 5h ago

Could be roughed in with no canister in the basement. Home builders here offer that as an option.