Asthetically, that was always a plus for Electrolux, as their factory hoses had a woven-in color that matched the tank model color. They were beautiful, but depending on use, they would leak/fray in time. I never made the extra effort to find matching hoses for my tanks. I have them now, because I bought all that old dealer stuff, but I never use them. I was hoping that when I got all that dealer stuff, the tool for making the electric hoses would be included. I'm pretty sure the dealer never had the tool, since there was no stock of blank hoses or ends.
Lots of people have fibromyalgia or allergies and need something proactive going on all the time in their living spaces. Most central HVAC systems spread germs and bacteria throughout the home. But I agree, most can get by with HEPA appliances. I use HEPA bags on everything, but I think the imported bags/filters labeled HEPA aren't very well regulated/tested. Price could dictate authenticity...maybe.UV, ionizer, etc. don't make sense unless a person has major concerns, and they expose people to other problems to consider too.
HEPA appliances are sufficient for many folks, folks like me who deal with allergies to just about everything.
Of course, now HEPA filter replacements are like the printer toner catridge situation: the appliances are priced OK but the manufacturers milk their $$$ off the filters.
P.S. and I refuse to go back to Dyson-like bagless so pay the filter fees
What do you do for heat in the winter? Room heaters? Some of New Zealand gets cold.
Central HVAC systems are allergen and germ magnets if you have issues with them. One house I lived in had an electrostatic air filtration system within the central HVAC system. It was thousands, though, as an add-on, and there was maintenance involved as well. Never saw any dust with all the windows and doors shut. I don't know if the rest of the claims were legitimate.
