I love my central vac!!! It is 25 years old and no maintenance at all. The beater bar only lasted about 8 years. So I got rid of most carpets room by room!! I even use it in the garage and cellar. It is a Nutone. I use it every day!! My last house had a Nutone and I used it for 10 years before we moved. My mom has had a Nutone for about 40+ years with no issues at all!! I too want the new kick plate that you put in the kitchen under the cabinet for a quick sweep!! Craig and Cindy Miller MillerTime Shepherds German Shepherds with Style **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================