So, I tested this. I pulled my Sims4 folder, and started my game to generate a brand new one to assure there was absolutely no mod interference. I then put in my tray file so I could access my maxed skill test family. I bought them a computer, used motherlode to bump up their cash and bought a bunch of upgrade parts. I upgraded a vacuum to work OTG, and sure enough it doesn't work. OTG items usually work immediately upon placement, sometimes with limited functionality like stoves, and fridges, but they work w/o adding solar panels, windmills etc. I tweeted my findings to Ninja, Nick, and Frost...we'll see if it yields any response. I really like this pack a lot, and even if it's at the low end of the price scale it should work as advertised.
ETA: I let the house get moderately dusty, still no luck with vacs, and also no manual option to clean floors either, like the mop. It seems that that should be an option since we don't have brooms. To be able to just select "clean floor" and have them whip out their pocket mop and clean by sections, like after a fire, it would take longer yes, but it would also be pretty authentic for OTG play.
