Why is it important to buy a quiet central vacuum?

Why is it important to buy a quiet
central vacuum?


Annoying sounds and vibrating walls
are not what you want.


The most important decisions when choosing a central vacuum would be power & quietness. The idea of a central vacuum typically located outside your living environment is for it not to be heard at all. Noise pollution is one of the most common complaints we get when our technicians are out on service calls. Loud vibrating sounds throughout the house, screeching noises and certainly the neighbors know when you are using the central vacuum. Most central vacuum systems are installed in the garage, basement or a utility closet. In reality the sound you hear would be at a minimal if your unit is designed for quiet operation.

The lower the decibel rating (dB) the quieter the vacuum, any central vacuum over 67dB are extremely loud and annoying. There's a HUGE difference between 67dB and 60dB. For example, a 60dB rating is so quiet you could whisper to someone standing right next to it and they'd hear it, whereas 67dB would have your eyes squinting due to the irritating loud sound level.

While decibels are a measurement of sound volume there are a tremendous number of variables which can be used to create the desired sound decibel rating. There are shortcuts to having a quieter central vacuum without buying a whole new one, such as our deluxe muffler kit, but it's not a full solution. It's like a band-aid.

All premium central vacuum companies, such as PurVac, Drainvac, PowerStar, DuoVac, Canavac, and Electrolux, are the most popular and quietest vacuums around. These particular companies, we have found, use the most advanced acoustic sound suppression material there are available on the market to make some of the quietest vacuums possible and some even come with anti-vibration molded gaskets. Metal body units tend to be much louder than ones made of new ABS resin materials.

We have found with most central vacuum systems installed by builders normally are lacking the suction power for the square footage of the home. We're finding that a majority of builders want to get the installation done, get in and get out! With cheaper units being installed the obvious is the power of the central vacuum may not be sufficient resulting in screechy sounds and loud noises. Simply put a large majority of builders want to install the cheapest central vacuum they can find. There are builders however who take the time and the initiative when building custom homes to get the right unit for the job. You get what you pay for. Hence we always advise you to do the research to make sure your central vacuum is designed for your home type, and is what you want not what a builder gets a good deal on!

A good quality set of attachments can also reduce noise levels in your home while vacuuming.

Choosing a quieter carpet nozzle naturally means quieter operation in the room you are vacuuming. If you are using an air driven carpet nozzle not using an electric power head, the only sound you should hear is the sound of the air entering the hose through the nozzle and the distant hum of the central vacuum in the background.

* The only reason people would dislike a central vacuum is because possibly a builder did not put in the correct unit (power) or the builder left them with a basic or standard set of attachments that really don't work so efficiently. We believe using a central vacuum should have a better impact on overall cleaning and purifying the air than typical portable or canister vacuums.

When it comes down to it every home is built different, which means the size or acoustics of the room will vary so purchasing the proper equipment will give you peace of mind as well as peace and quiet.

 

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