Traditional Vs. Hide-A-Hose Central Vacs Costs

Your definite cleaning satisfaction is within reach! However, it is essential to educate yourself on which central vacuum installation is correct for your household. One of our local dealers can assist, as well. You have three installation options, along with additional accessories that will enhance the system. These affordable installations are applicable for newly constructed or existing households and take a day to install, with no damage or mess.

In addition to being handy, central vacuums lower allergy symptoms and do an excellent job of vacuuming. Since the vacuum canister can be larger than a conventional household vacuum, it can do a more robust job of collecting dust, pollen, dander, and other airborne pollutants without re-circulating those allergens into living spaces the way a traditional, portable vacuum cleaner does. And although central vacuums are larger and more powerful than conventional vacuums, they are quieter because the motor is remote.

Traditional Central Vacuum Installation

Price Range

£900-£2200* For new household construction, four inlets, products, and labor. The current home installation may cost several hundred dollars more.

Features

Inlet valves cover all parts using a 30-foot plug-in hose. Old inlet valves receive a traditional-style vacuum hose.

Pros

1. Electric carpet brush can be used for deep scrubbing.
2. Fastest installation.
3. Small inlet on the barrier.
4. It can use any number of worldwide hoses.

Cons

1. Hose storage and management.
2. Numerous inlet locations to carry the hose

Retraflex/ Hide-A-Hose Central Vacuum Installation

Price Range

£1900 – £3100* For new home construction, two inlets, products, and labor. Existing home installation may cost several hundred dollars extra.

Features

Hide-A-Hose or Retraflex covers all parts using an integrated 50-foot retractable hose. The hose is pulled out from the wall inlet where it is kept.

Pros

1. Less inlets to install.
2. Removes problems associated with traditional hoses.
3. Pull out any length and instantly retract hose when done.
4. Hose length accessible in 30, 40, 50, and 60-feet increments.

Cons

1. Cannot use an electric vacuum brush for rug.
2. More problematic installation.

Advice

Another popular choice is to run tubing horizontally in an attic and then drop it down through a wall or into a closet or cabinet. The most excellent runs are short, straight, and direct.



After you've established possible inlet locations, be sure they allow the vacuum's wand to reach every corner of the house (including ceilings). Don't forget to consider furniture and obstacles. To test your layout, stretch the hose and wand (or a small rope of equal length) from inlets to every room's far reaches.

Plan to put the power unit/collection canister in the basement, a utility room, the garage, or a similar location away from living zones. Plan to position the unit on or next to an exterior wall. So, the exhaust line can be easily routed outdoors though some central vacuum kinds don't need to be exhausted outdoors. You can lessen dust generated by the unit if you exhaust it.

Don't put the unit where temperatures may get hot, like in a furnace room, small closet, or attic. The power unit needs good ventilation for long life and proper operation.

Installing the Power Unit

Start the installation of a central vacuum system by mounting the power unit to a wall. Although methods may differ according to the make and model. The following instructions show you the common techniques.

Hang the vacuum canister on its bracket and then grasp up the exhaust line assembly. Complete with muffler and elbows. Mark where it meets the hedge. Cut through to the outside and mount the exhaust vent and its external wall cap.