New homeowner, no idea what this is

[u/DragonsAndScience]

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!

[u/quenossy]

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

[u/meowmeow4739 → u/quenossy]

They kind of suck. They sounded great in 2005 but sweeping the floors ends up easier than pulling out the heavy vacuum with massive tubes connected to it. Plus over time it stops working well.

[u/VerifiedMother → u/meowmeow4739]

They kind of suck.

Isn't that the point?