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I'm also a fan of the Royal Powertank canisters and All-Metal uprights, though, most of the parts are discontinued.

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure There were a few scenes of a Beam central vacuum with some scenes of the inlets.

I like central vacuums the most. They're powerful and they clean carpets fine, (if you install them correctly and use a good power nozzle) the filtration is outstanding, they're quiet, and they're a good investment.

I mean, there are power nozzles that perform decently on carpets, but an upright is better.

It's a great tool, much better than the mini turbo power nozzles that always get clogged with hair. The tool can be used with vacuums that have a 1/4 fitting.

For me, it was the Boss Smartvac. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but it was still better than the Chinese crap that they make today.

I have a question. Do geared belts actually have more torque than those stretch belts? My thought is that the teeth on the belt actually help brush roll spin faster on carpet.

Central vacuum systems have always gotten a horrible reputation from non-vacuum enthusiasts for being clunky, outdated, and impractical. They've also been hated by professional vacuum test channels like VacLab for losing 95% of their cleaning performance due to their long hose and long piping...

What happens when you add metal wire bristles to a steel brush roll? It would cause aggressive agitation, but it would also damage certain carpeting.

@vacuumdevil I already did. I told them a lot about their systems, knowing how they're made, seeing all the attachments, seeing their competitors, and I even got a T-shirt with the MD logo on it.

Central vacuums are good for above-the-floor cleaning but do they actually deep-clean carpets, I've heard from one user that the piping creates a lot of air resistance, and only gets about 50 CFM at the nozzle.

Central vacuum systems have a horrible reputation for being a clog nightmare, so if I install the correct piping and fitings, do they still clog?

My dream vacuum My dream vacuum would be a central vacuum system with 2 large commercial style Ametek Lamb or Spencer-style vacuum pump motors for increased suction and airflow, 85 gauge American stainless-steel construction, an LCD screen showing the time, date, motor condition, and bag check...

I really hate Oreck for being underpowered and leaving dirt in the carpeting.

We have an ant infestation, and we're wondering how our central vacuum takes care of those little assholes.

My carpet is infested with fleas and I need something that is more powerful to remove them. I know direct-air vacuums are FANTASTIC when it comes to carpet cleaning.

I know central vacuums are powerful, but do they lose cleaning performance through the piping?

I agree with BIll Central vacuums are not aerodynamic at all and have terrible cleaning performance. Portable vacuums will clean circles around central vacuums.

An MD SilentMaster.

The Royal Prince and Dirt Devil 501 hand vacuums were amazing at removing cat hair.