CENTRAL VACUUM
Cleaner air,
quieter rooms.
A built-in vacuum system: a quiet inlet in each area and the power unit out of the way.
A central vacuum system puts the motor and the canister in the garage or a utility room and runs tubing in the walls to inlets around the house. A lightweight hose plugs into the nearest inlet; dust and allergens are carried out of the living space instead of being blown back into it.
What the work
includes.
- Inlet planning
- Inlets placed so a standard hose reaches every corner of every floor.
- Power unit placement
- In the garage or utility room, vented outside, away from bedrooms.
- Kitchen and garage accessories
- Toe-kick sweep inlets, retractable hoses and a garage inlet for the cars.
- New builds and retrofits
- Tubing installed during framing, or routed through closets and attics in an existing home.
How it fits
the home.
Central vacuum is easiest to plan with the structured wiring, while the walls are open; retrofits are often possible with careful routing.
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Useful
questions.
Is it stronger than a portable vacuum?
Generally yes: a larger motor that never has to be carried, and exhaust vented outside the living space.
Can it go into an existing house?
Often. We look at the closets, attic and crawl space and tell you where inlets can reach.
How is it maintained?
Empty the canister a few times a year and check the filter; the system has no bags to change in most configurations.
Let's talk about
your home.
Tell us about your property, your plans, and what you want to be able to do. We will come back with a clear proposal.