We have a Broan central vacuum system, it is 12 years old and works just as well as it did on Day 1. From a convenience standpoint, you can't beat it. The powerhead for carpeting works well, but could be a bit better; which is how we also ended up with a Kirby. The Kirby is about 10 years old and -- after a thorough professional cleaning -- works as well as it did on Day 1. The downside of the central vacuum system is that you can't always reach corners of ceilings, closets, etc. because your reach is limited to the length of the hose. So, if considering a central vacuum system, I would recommend that you have a vacuum outlet in each room. And if you have long-haired dogs the largest residential unit is the one I would recommend - Valerie Harrington whereis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx EarthLink Revolves Around You. > [Original Message] > From: Lindenhill German Shepherds <Lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Cc: <pagairs@xxxxxxx> > Date: 3/1/2008 9:53:14 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Central Vacuum's vs ????? > > So, yes another discussion about Vacuums, I know it's almost like religion > > My question is for those folks who have a Central Vac system, did anyone > choose to not use and go with something else like a Dyson, Oreck, Kirby > etc.. > > We used to have a Kirby, very sturdy and probably last forever, but to heavy > for the D.A. , the cheap vacs we have been purchasing of late have lasted > 6-12 months. > > Thoughts? > > N > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================