Central Vacuum Frequently Aked Questions
By design, a portable vacuum's motor is right in front of you as you vacuum — exhausting dust particles, dander, allergens and other fine particulates back into your home. A Central Vacuum System, however, usually has its power unit located outside of the main house and most systems exhaust outside of the home, so none of these unhealthy particulates re-circulate into the living space. Additionally, with more suction power than any portable vacuum, a central vacuum system gets your house cleaner so you can stay healthier.
The best time to install a Central Vacuum is during construction of your new home, around the time as the electrical is being completed. With the framing still exposed, our expert installation technicians can quickly assess the best locations for pipes and valves, install them and test them, all within a day or so.
Absolutely. With several highly-trained and experienced installation technicians who specialize in outfitting existing homes with central vacuum systems, there's no reason any home should be without the health and convenience benefits of a VACUFLO Central Vacuum System.
Yes. While every remodel is different, remodels are generally a great time to install. For more information, call our office and we'll arrange for one of our experienced Installers to visit your home and provide you a quote.
Yes. While every remodel is different, remodels are generally a great time to install. For more information, call our office and we'll arrange for one of our experienced Installers to visit your home and provide you a quote.
The power unit is located in the garage or basement and is connected (with central vacuum PVC piping) to strategically placed outlets in the home. You simply plug the hose into an outlet and the system is turned on with a switch on the hose handle. Dirt and dust are completely removed from the living areas and collected in the power unit's dirt receptacle.
Yes! A central vacuum on hard surfaces does a phenomenal job. When using a broom or a swiffer you are re-circulating the dust. Also, you know what happens to dust bunnies and dog hair when trying to use a broom...you just stir it up into the air. With a central vacuum you are sucking up the dirt, dust bunnies and dog hair making your floors and your air cleaner.
Not only will it add value to your home but it will be valuable to your health. Investing in any permanent appliance for your home should help increase the value when you decide to sell.
All vacuums must circulate air. This is why when you turn on an upright vacuum you sometimes will see a puff of dust. A conventional vacuum can recirculate dust back into the living area, where a central vacuum removes 100% of dirt, dust mites, pollen, dander and other allergens and carries them from the living area to the power unit receptacle. With a central vacuum the power unit is circulating the air though many filters. A central vacuum is more effective at removing dirt and allergens from the air because it has a larger, more powerful motor than an upright.