In the battle against dirt, the central vacuum cleaner is the most high-tech weapon in the arsenal. For some reason, it’s a weapon that is seldom deployed. For those of you who’ve never seen one–and ...

Q: My children have allergies, so I vacuum often. I notice that the lights dim when I first start the vacuum. Would a central vacuum system be more efficient than my canister model? A: Don't judge ...

A new generation of central vacuum cleaners -- built-in systems with a central power unit and a network of pipes running through the walls of the house -- are being touted by manufacturers as more ...