If you’ve grown tired of carrying your Dirt Devil up and down flights of stairs, going from one electrical outlet to another, the chances are good you would benefit from researching central vacuum systems. A far cry from their primitive, push-unit counterparts, a house-wide network of vacuum tubes running to a power unit and receptacle, this exciting technology has burgeoned in popularity over the past several years. Not only will it allow for you to more easily suck up all the dirt that quickly collects on your floors, but it can also increase the air quality and value of your home. Homeowners with pets or children know how much of a challenge it can be to keep up with all the cleaning chores. Animal hair seems to layer at an exponential rate when you’re remiss with your vacuuming, and kids always seem to find a way to track in dirt no matter what the season.

There are different types of central systems. Each has its own prices and picking the right one usually depends on the size of your house. Power units are what runs the vacuum force through the tubes that connect to conveniently placed wall inlets. The further the distance from an inlet to the centralized receptacle, usually located in the basement or garage, the more power the whole system will need. However, the bigger the house, the more likely the homeowner would benefit from such a handy utility. In the long run, it can end up increasing the lifespan of your carpet and fabric.