The first vacuum was developed in the mid-19th century, and used two technicians and a lot of elbow grease to operate its manual bellows system. It would be decades before a low cost, easy to use vacuum cleaner was developed.
A central vacuum system is a smart investment that will save you money over time. In fact, the money spent on installation will come back to you when you sell your house. Studies show that the installation of a central vacuum system is a handsome selling point that also makes a home more valuable.
Many people who have wood floors believe that it is best to keep the relative humidity low or dry in their home. It’s actually recommended that you keep the environment at “normal living conditions”. That is, keep it at a temperature from 60º to 80º F and a relative humidity of 30% to 50%.
Central vacuums actually consist of a central power unit that you can plug into throughout the home. These types of systems tend to have a greater ability to create more suction, since their fans and motors can stay stationary.
If dragging your vacuum up and down stairs is a pain, consider the backpack vacuum cleaner. Although still in development, it's one way to get your carpets clean—and get a workout—at the same time.
Which is quieter to operate, a central vacuum system or a portable vacuum? If you guessed that a central vacuum is quieter, you're right. That's because the motor is installed in a centralized location like a basement or attic.