Most of us vacuum with a normal push vacuum, but have you ever thought of installing a central vacuum system in your home? A central vacuum system can cost less than a high-end push vacuum and can add around $2,000 to your home's resale value.
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If you would like to schedule a no cost installation estimate for your new central vacuum system, Fill out and submit the form below, or... Call us at 281-830-2412.The greatest feature of a central vacuum system is that they don't require you to carry a heavy vac from room to room and up and down stairs. Central vacuum systems are designed to remove all the dirt and debris from your house and send it through tubing which are in the walls of your house to a receptacle located in a convient location like a basement or a garage. With central vacuums, you only carry around a lightweight wand while vacuuming.
With a central vacuum system, we place inlets at convenient locations around your home. Instead of plugging a push vacuum into electrical outlets and hoping the cord reaches around your home, you can move the central vacuum from inlet to inlet. Placement of the inlets is entirley up to the customer. We can even install an automatic dustpan that lets you quickly sweep debris into a wall vent using a regular broom.
Central Vaccum Systems vs. Portable Vacuums
Push vacuums have become more expensive over the years with increasing complexity and material costs. As the difference in price between central vacuum systems and push vacuums has lessened, central vacuum systems are now a more practical and cost-effective solution to cleaning your home.Here are some of the benefits of central vacuum systems:
- Cost - Central vacuums can save you money by prolonging the life of your carpeting, drapes and furniture through deeper cleaning.
- Convenience - Central vacuums eliminate the need to carry a heavy unit from room to room or up and down the stairs. There are no cords to trip over, and your power brush can be inserted right into the wall inlet locations that you choose, instead of into pre-determined electrical outlets.
- Home Value - Investing in any permanent appliance in your home should help increase the value when you decide to sell. Central vacuums can be installed in existing homes or in homes that are under construction.
- Healthier Air - Central vacuum systems prevent the re-circulation of dirty air inside your living area because the dust and debris is carried through the walls to a conviently located receptacle.
- More Power - Central vacuum systems have motors that are five times more powerful than normal vacuums. Because the motors are not meant to be portable, it can house a more powerful motor than normal push vacuums.
- Versatility - Central vacuums offer the same range of attachments and accessories that push vacuums offer.
- Noise - Generally, central vacuum systems are quieter than traditional vacuums. Remember that the power unit is located elsewhere (garage, basement, etc.), so the noise will be in a location far from the living areas of your house.
What happens during installation?
First, we will install a central power unit in a convenient location such as the basement, garage or utility room. Then, we install wall inlet valves in various locations throughout the house. The valves are connected to the power unit through tubing. The tubing can be run through the attic, basement or cold air returns in the house.
In other words, the tubing that carries the dirt you vacuum is inside your walls. You will not see the dirt until you have to empty the dust bin.
Once you have chosen the location for the power unit and dust bin, you need to decide where you want your wall inlets. These inlets are where you will plug in the "power brush" or unit that you will be using to clean your home. How many inlets you want in your home is based on your own needs. For example, inlets can be based on the number of square feet. There is usually one inlet for every 600 square feet of a home. If you have more than one story in your home, you will need at least one inlet per story. We can help you choose the best locations for your inlets.
After installation, the system is used by plugging the lightweight hose and power brush unit into a wall inlet. The power button is located on the handle on most systems. In other words, you don't have to go to the power unit and turn the system on. You simply put the hose unit in the inlet and begin vacuuming. The system then carries the dirt, dust and debris out of the room, through the in-wall tubing, to the main power unit, where it is deposited in a canister or bag. Central vacuum bags and canisters only need to be emptied an average of once every three months.
