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Brand | Model | Suction Power | Air Watts | Warranty | Filtration | Sound | Type | Ratings | Price |
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Drainvac | Turbo | 900 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 62 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Purvac | Great White | 900 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 62 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac | Dark Edition | 875 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 60 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac | Viper | 860 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 58 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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PurVac | Barracuda | 860 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 58 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac | PetVac | 810 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 58 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac | DV1R15-FL | 800 | Lifetime* | Pure Air | 70 | Wet/Dry | ![]() |
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Drainvac | Cobra | 800 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 62 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac | Summum | 760 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 62 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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DuoVac | Star | 756 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 58 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Purvac | Stingray | 727 | Lifetime* | Teflon HEPA | 58 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Easy-Flo | SQ9060 | 700 | N/A | Filter Bag | N/A | Bag | ![]() |
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Duovac | Air 10 | 694 | True Lifetime* | HEPA | 55 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Vaumaid | SR46 | 663 | 10 Years | Cyclonic | 60 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Simplicity | SCU-H9 | 655 | N/A | HEPA | N/A | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Husky | Flex | 651 | N/A | Permanent | 60 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Nutone | PP6501 | 650 | 10 Years | Sealed HEPA | 65 | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Beam | SC375 | 650 | 10 Years | Self Cleaning | 72 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Hayden | Titanium | 650 | N/A | Permanent | N/A | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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OVO | 630ST-25H | 630 | China | China/N.A | 63 | China? | ![]() |
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Riccar | RCU-H5 | 605 | N/A | HEPA | N/A | Bag / Bagless | ![]() |
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Vacuflo | DB7000 | 601 | Lifetime* | Triple Layer | 62 | Bag | ![]() |
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Dirt Devil | DB7000 | 601 | N/A | CarbonCapture | 67 | Bag | ![]() |
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Powerstar | PS705 | 600 | 5 Year Limited | Self Cleaning | N/A | Bagless | ![]() |
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Nutone | PP600 | 600 | 8 Years | HEPA | 68 | Bag | ![]() |
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Nadair | 600-AL-32 | 600 | 5 Year | Permanent | 68 | N/A | ![]() |
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Honeywell | 4B-H703 | 590 | 5 Year | Self Cleaning | 65 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Allegro | MU4500 | 575 | N/A | Self Cleaning | 60 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Dirt Devil | CV2600 | 575 | N/A | Cartridge | 62 | Cyclonic | ![]() |
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Vacuflo | FC650 | 575 | Lifetime* | Cyclonic | 62.8 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Royal | CS820 | 575 | Lifetime* | Cartridge | 63 | Cyclonic | ![]() |
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Canavac | LS-690 | 566 | Limited Life* | HEPA | 73 | Hybrid | ![]() |
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Cana-Vac | LS-490 | 566 | Limited Life* | HEPA | 73 | Bagged | ![]() |
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Dirt Devil | DB5000 | 560 | N/A | CarbonCapture | 62 | Bag | ![]() |
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Ultra Clean | 7500 | 550 | N/A | Permanent | 68 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Vacuflo | 566Q | 535 | Lifetime* | Cyclonic | 60.7 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Easy Flo | SQ9010 | 533 | N/A | Filter Bag | N/A | Bag | ![]() |
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Royal | CS820 | 520 | Limited* | Cyclonic | 62 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Dirt Devil | CV2200 | 520 | N/A | Cyclonic | 64 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Vacuflo | FC550 | 520 | Lifetime* | Cyclonic | 64.2 | Bagless | ![]() |
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Drainvac - Turbo
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 62
Type: Bag / Bagless
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Purvac - Great White
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 62
Type: Bag / Bagless
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Drainvac - Dark Edition
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 60
Type: Bag / Bagless
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Drainvac - Viper
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 58
Type: Bag / Bagless
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PurVac - Barracuda
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 58
Type: Bag / Bagless
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Drainvac - PetVac
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 58
Type: Bag / Bagless
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Drainvac - DV1R15-CT
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes Upto 12000 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Pure Air
Sound: 70
Type: Wet/Dry
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Drainvac - Cobra
Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Designed for Homes 4000 Sq.ft to 9500 Sq.ft
Volt Rating: 220-240v
Warranty: Lifetime*
Filtration: Teflon HEPA
Sound: 62
Type: Bag / Bagless
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* Lifetime warranty pertains to canister & casing, motor warranties may vary.
* Lifetime warranties are considered the best in the industry
The first consumer publications 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.
There are 10 universal factors that go into these ratings. These factors are power, warranty, quietness, convenience, longevity, durability, maintenance, state-of-the-art materials, number of service calls and best dollar value. Here at ThinkVacuums, with over 50 years experience joining forces with practically every manufacturer, supplier, engineer, installer, blueprint specialist, and service people, we have come up with this website to help you as the consumer make the best choice in choosing the right central vacuum for your needs. We do not private label our own central vacuum like some others do on the internet as we believe that's s very shady way of doing business and trying to convce you to buy a brand no one has ever heard of, yes because it's their own! Buyer Beware: Click Here For More information..., Click Here At ThinkVacuums, we are Real People, located right here in the United States and you will be talking to people that live, breath, and sleep Vacuums. We are the real deal!
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You will hear sales people make many claims such as 100% Efficiency
At All Times, No Loss of Power, NoFilters To Clean,
Always Constant, No Bags To Buy,Always Cleaning With Full Power, etc.
Want The Truth? Here's The Dirt They Don't Want You To Know.
Selecting The Right Central Vacuum System
When choosing a built-in central vacuum system, the process begins with the power unit. Power units vary in size, motors, separation techniques and filtration methods. All these elements directly affect the overall performance and cleaning power of any central vacuum system.
In order to evaluate and compare the different manufactured power units in the marketplace, it is important to know and understand the industry's standards by which they are measured and assessed.
AMPS
Amps represent the amount of electrical current consumed by the motor during use. This implies that the more electricity the motor uses, the more powerful it is. However, this is not necessarily true. A motor that uses more electrical current does not always mean the current is being used more efficiently. Amps has nothing to do with the power of a central vacuum. Period.
Horsepower
Horsepower measures the power of a motor. (Central vacuums are not rated in horsepower).Horsepower can vary according to voltages, motor loads and temperature variances, and is not an accurate measure of how well a vacuum system will pick up dirt.







CFM alone is NOT a good indicator of vacuum cleaning performance, or a true measure of suction, however it is a form of measurement and part of the equation when measuring Air Watts. This is a misleading measurement of suction power. Please note certain companies will lower this number in order to inflate the waterlift. This is done to influence a consumer by making the suction power appear stronger - Wrong!
What is an airwatt anyway? This is the truest measurement of suction power.
An "airwatt" is derived by mathematically combining two crucial performance measures for any vacuum. These are "Waterlift", which measures the power of a vacuum, and "CFM" - Cubic Feet of Air Moved per Minute. Both measures are important to the performance of your vacuum. In order to get a full picture when comparing two vacuum units, it is always advisable to compare all three parameters.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Airwatt is the only recognized testing method as set forth by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)* F558-98 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners that tests the actual cleaning power of a vacuum.

HEPA FILTRATION
HEPA rated media helps remove microscopically small dirt particles, much more so than conventional filter materials. The very best filtration in the central vacuum industry. Ideal for allergy and asthma sufferers, a must-have for every central vacuum.
Installing the right power unit in your home is critical to the overall performance of a central vacuum system, and insures you the customer having total satisfaction.
POWER UNIT SELECTION
We recommend the power unit based on the size of a home, the longest run of tubing and the number of inlet valves. These figures are estimates, and need to be used in conjunction with the actual tube layout and valve placement.
RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF INLET VALVES
When determining the number of inlet valves it is important to provide maximum coverage with a minimum number of inlet valves. However, there is not a maximum number of valves per unit. As a general rule of thumb, the approximate number of inlet valves needed for a home can be calculated by dividing the total square footage by 600 (if a 30-foot hose is being used).
THE LONGEST RUN OF TUBING
Excessively long tube runs can affect performance. Therefore, the length of tubing running from the exhaust location to the furthest inlet valve from the power unit should be no longer than the recommended amount.
*none of the manufacturers listed on this page are sponsoring, or affiliated with Think Vacuums or Thinkvacuums.com
If you are looking for the best central vacuum cleaner, contact our team at Think Vac today!
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