"mm" wrote in message
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On Tue, 7 Dec 2010 15:47:57 -0800 (PST), WandererFan
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The advantage of a central vac is convenience, not that it works
better than others

They actually do clean better because the motor is usually much larger than
found on most portable vacuums, thus providing more suction. You don't have
to drag the motor and dirt bag along with you as you clean, either.

The most important reason a central vac is better than portable vacuums is
that all the air is exhausted remotely from the dirty room. This means that
the exhaust does not blow the dirt into the air you are breathing while you
are vacuuming. Anyone with allergies or asthma can use a central vacuum
even though they may not be able to use a portable one because of all the
dust kicked up while cleaning.

Oh, and the fourth advantage is that the noise of the motor is usually quite
remote and you can listen to the TV or someone conversing with you as you
clean. Most people that I know who have installed central vacs wouldn't go
back to portable units.

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Bobby G.