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We at
Thinkvacuums.com give our customer's many central
vacuums to choose from. With the largest selection on
the Internet, we can
help you purchase the best vacuum to fit your needs and budget.
We give our customers a
complete selection of the available brands and let you
choose what you want. We will never try to
persuade our customers to
buy our own brand name or private label
(we don't have
one) like some
online dealers. Choose from a builders grade budget or a top of the line
vacuum based on our your
needs, whether it be power, warranty, service, noise,
etc. With a database of over 38,000 builders, and with
thousands of hours and years of research, we are able to
keep the builders and public up to date on the latest
and greatest in the central vacuum field so you can make
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We have 99% of all central
vacuum companies listed on the most accurate, comprehensive web site and comparison chart. With our central vacuum
comparison chart, it makes it easy to make a valid
choice. These charts are based of the most important
features of a central vacuum; power,
warranty, quietness, service records and filtration. We
give our customers the largest selection on the Internet
as well as all the specifications on all the brands
available so that you the people can make a wise
decision on what they want based on their budget. We at Thinkvacuums.com
only do business with real companies and when these
companies cannot educate the public on their products...
we can. If you don't find a name
of a vacuum company on our central vacuum chart, then that
company probably doesn't exist or is known as a
private label.
We are well admired and
well respected in the central vacuum industry as a professional company.
And not only are were here to help you choose the right
vacuum for your needs, but we also give excellent
customer service long after the sale. |
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Customer
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Thinkvacuums.com is dedicated to customer service long
after the sale is made. Our highly trained staff of
technicians and customer service representatives are
always here to answer your questions. We take pride in
satisfying each and every Thinkvacuums.com customer. We
do not work out of a garage like others on the Internet, and have been in business
since 1957. We are a second generation, family owned and
operated business with a mega showroom location in South
Florida and many warehouses across the country shipping
hundreds of packages a day. We always have central vacuum
consultants available to take your calls, or you may
even speak to the owner himself. Also, our trained
technicians are always ready to grab a phone and help a
customer in need. We have always sent our customers an
annual newsletter keeping them up to date on the latest
products and trends on the market. This newsletter also
contains coupons and discounted promotional items.
 We
have enjoyed many years of success due to our excellent
customer service, something a lot of other Internet
dealers lack. Other Internet dealers only care about
making the sale, and then they will wash there hands of
you. You will never be treated like a number at
Thinkvacuums.com. We are a family owned business, and
want all our customers to be treated like family and we
will do our best to make that happen.
Thinkvacuums.com also respects your privacy and assures
you that none of the information given to
Thinkvacuums.com will ever be shared under any
condition.
We will also never sell your information like
other Internet companies do.
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Consumer
Reports |
The first
consumer reports publication on central vacuums came out
in 2004, which means all machines were tested in 2003.
This particular publication was generally not accepted
in the central vacuum industry as accurate. There was a
very small amount of vacuums tested at this time,
therefore limiting the results they could of had. A lot
of variables such as filtration type, bag or bagless
style, quietness, etc. were left out of the equation.
This means any vacuums that were featured in this
publication were not compared to all the other central
vacuums on the market and can be misleading. This
industry changes rapidly with stronger, more quieter
vacuum units and with more advanced technology going
into central vacuums, consumer report magazines simply
can't keep up with the changes. Our staff continuously
attends vacuum conventions and seminars to make sure we
are aware of all the latest advances in the central
vacuum industry. The question is, do you want to make
your investment based on something a writer for a
magazine wrote or from the advice from a central vacuum
expert? With over 30 years of experience, we eat and
breath this business.
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| Although the different consumer magazines can be a good
guide to purchasing a central vacuum, many
individual needs are not taken into consideration. For
example, if you have a child that suffers from asthma
you may need a certain filtration. Another example would
be the sound level of a central vacuum. You may need to
install the unit in a interior closet, requiring a quiet
unit. Vaulted ceilings are not taken into account,
neither are pets. A home with vaulted ceilings changes a
person's needs and you will need a stronger vacuum to
account for the extra piping. People with pet hair
problems will need a bagged system and a larger dirt
container. They also do not talk about the unit's track
record of service's and repairs. These are just some examples of
individual needs that make a in depth comparison chart a
better guide when purchasing a central vacuum. Here are
Thinkvacuums.com we are ready to help you choose the
right vacuum for your individual needs. With many years
of experience and knowledge, our professional central
vacuum consultants are always available to take your
call.
We were approached in the
fall of 2007 by two popular and leading
consumer magazines because of our unbiased, comprehensive and truthful knowledge
of the central vacuum industry. They wanted the most
complete overview of the central vacuum industry so they
could form their own opinion based on thousands of hours
of research. They actually purchased the majority of the
vacuums they tested. Seven of the 13 units that were
purchased from us were to be tested for future
publications. They choose our site
to buy that day, and when we got that phone call we felt
like we were on cloud 9.
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Customer Beware - Private Label |
 When shopping or searching for a central vacuum unit you should be aware of
vacuum units that are private labeled. A private labeled vacuum unit is
basically a vacuum unit that someone puts a sticker on and tries to push very hard due to
a higher profit margin. For example, this is the equivalent of us taking a
sticker and slapping it on any vacuum, making
"Imperial Vac", "Empire Vacuum",
"Tony's Vac" or some other fictitious name appear to be
a real company. Anyone can put a crown on a vacuum and pretend to be a
real company. There are a variety
of problems that come with a private labeled unit ranging from warranty issues,
difficulty with service, companies going out of business etc. You should ALWAYS
deal with a real central vacuum company, a company that you can contact, not a
company that simply applied their name to a vacuum. When you purchase a private
labeled unit you will ALWAYS have to go back to that company, and ONLY that
company for all warranty related issues. We have also heard complaints from
customers that they cannot have their private labeled unit serviced locally.
Local dealers "simply will not touch" private labeled vacuums. Local dealers
normally cannot get parts for these units and do not want to be responsible for
any work that may violate the warranty agreement.
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A company
using a private label can easily change their name over
night, leaving you stuck in the dark.
As the old saying
goes, here today..
gone tomorrow. With no one to look for, and no name brand to
find,
you will have no one to turn to. Make sure you're
never left in the dark.
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Many people also get stuck with a
vacuum unit they cannot get replacement parts for once these
"companies" go out of business. Being that no other companies carry
these private labeled units, you are forced to go back to them for
parts, bags, filters, hinges, motors etc. At this point you will have
no other option but to pay their much higher prices for replacement
parts. Once the company has gone out of business the customer is left
stranded and often will have to replace the unit. We have also heard
many horror stories about units that have caught homes on fire or
caused other damage to a home. These so-called companies often do not
have insurance or liability coverage and will not assist their
customer in these events.
 We at
Thinkvacuums.com do not believe in private labeling any vacuum unit
due to these reasons and more. We only deal with real, legitimate
companies such as Nutone, Honeywell, Drainvac, PowerStar, Airvac,
Eureka,
Hoover, Dustcare, Walvac,
Hayden, Cana-Vac, and others. These are REAL
companies. Companies that you can contact via phone or visit online.
This is not the case with a private labeled vacuum unit. You will NOT
be able to go to their website for more information. You will NOT find
an actual company under "Super Sucker 2000", but ONLY the company that
sold it to you...assuming their still open for business!
If you're not able to find a particular company on our
comprehensive comparison charts,
chances are it's a
private labeled brand. Buyer beware!
The only reason a company private labels a vacuum is to earn more
money from an unsuspecting customer. These companies are well aware of
the fact that you cannot shop this vacuum anywhere else, forcing you
to pay whatever high price they give. There is of course a much higher
profit margin for companies that sell their own private labeled line.
Thinkvacuums.com would much rather give our customers more options so
they are able to get the unit that best fits their needs and budget.
Our customer service representatives will help guide you in the right
direction, with many options and price levels. We are more concerned
about our customers satisfaction then our profit margin, so
Thinkvacuums.com will NEVER private label a vacuum.
In all honesty, a private labeled unit is nothing more than a fake
company out to steal your money. You are forced to pay higher prices,
because NO OTHER COMPANY will have their unit making it impossible to
shop. Secondly, if you ever need a replacement part you will be force
to go back to the company where they control the pricing. You will
undoubtedly be forced to pay higher prices for these parts and/or
repairs. So don't become trapped! If your not sure about a company or
unit, ask for that COMPANY'S (manufacturers) website and phone number.
You may also contact Thinkvacuums.com for information regarding
private labeled vacuum units.
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