A vacuum cleaner assembly comprises a canister-type vacuum cleaner A or upright-type vacuum cleaner B or central type vacuum cleaner having a suction fan/motor unit 50 or 76 and a power nozzle 10 having a suction fan/motor unit 28/30, both suction fan/motor units being capable of being operated in tandem to boost suction and thereby enhance cleaning ability. The power nozzle may be provided with a rotary brush 16, 18. <IMAGE>
