Why Should I Install A Central Vacuum?

Central vacuums usually cost about the same as a premium portable vacuum, yet last much longer and offer far more power. Central vacuum systems are known to decrease allergies, are quiet, multipurpose, and great for the environment. Central vacuum systems are also a smart investment for your home because most homeowners recover their investment once the home is sold.

Can Central Vacuum Systems Be Fitted in Existing Homes?

The inlet valve covers the only opening required to install a central vacuum system into a current home. You never have to breakdown walls or do drywall repair when fitting a central vacuum. Typically, the pipe can be connected behind a wall by running into a corner of a closet and then navigates either down to the basement or up to the attic. Homes with two or more stories can be retrofitted with a central vacuum system, it is usually easier to fit in a single-story home with a considerable attic or basement.

What Occurs If a Vacuum Pipe Gets Clogged?

Big objects, like socks, small toys, coins, will usually make it to the power unit without getting stuck. If a blockage does occur, it typically happens in the hose since that is the smallest diameter of the whole system. Occasionally objects will go to the inlet since the first elbow at the wall inlet is close-fitting and can act as a trap. Both blockages are easy to fix, and even if an object goes further into the system, there are several ways of curing the clog.

What's The Difference Between A Central Vacuum And A Portable Vacuum?

The significant difference is that a central vacuum is a built-in device, while a portable vacuum is wholly detached from your home. Because it is an integrated device, you don't have the irritating noise and smell that usually go along with portable vacuums. Your air and shelter are also cleaner because the dust and debris get carried away outside of the living area rather than re-circulated via the exhaust as with a portable vacuum. Portable vacuums are also bulkier and weighty and don't steer easily. Central vacuums use a single hose, letting clean your home quickly and effortlessly.

How Is Dirt Collected?

All of the debris brushed into the vacuum travels via the pipes and hose and then gets stuck into a filter in the primary vacuum unit. The filters sometimes require replacement, but central vacuum power units hold gallons of debris, so they only need to be changed a couple of times annually. When it's time to change the filter, remove the lid off the central vacuum system, separate the screen, and replace it with a new filter.

Resources and References:

• Unclogging a central vacuum