It seems like every few years a domestic technology comes along that you question whether or not is really useful. Laser discs, intercoms and clap-on lights have all made unsuccessful runs at being the next invention to revolutionize home living. So it’s understandable to express doubts about central vacuums being the natural progression past the traditional push-unit that sits in your home’s utility closet. After all, won’t having wall inlets and pipes placed throughout your home be costly and may even reduce the resale value in the long run? The short answer is no. The installation process can incur a considerable invoice, yes, but that price is typically comparable or even lower than what it could cost to buy a high-end portable vacuum. Plus, the resale value of your home can actually increase an average of $2,000 in the right market.

The headache of tangled cords and small receptacles are what drive most people away from keeping up with the chore of vacuuming their house. Finding a well-placed wall outlet to that will allow you to cover an entire carpeted area is easier said than done, and even if you can suck up most of the dirt and debris, you probably won’t be able to get into every knock, cranny and baseboard. A centralized vacuum system is not only more powerful than a portable model, but it also offers an array of useful wand extensions that will not only efficiently clean your carpet, but your drapes and furniture as well.