Why Consider a Central Vacuum System?

Vac Express — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:58:48 +0000

If price is your only consideration, you’d probably head out and buy the cheapest vacuum there is. It might barely pick up dust and break down every time you use it, but it would be the cheapest nonetheless.

Of course, there’s more to it. You probably don’t want to repair or replace your vacuum very often, so reliability may come into play. And you’ll want something that works so your home doesn’t look like it hasn’t been vacuumed in eight months.

So you might want to consider vacuums that aren’t the cheapest, but provide the qualities you’re looking for. One type you might have heard about is a central vacuum system. Why consider buying one?

Not as Pricey as You May Expect

When you think of a central vacuum system being installed, it might sound like something that would cost a lot more money than a portable vacuum. But the difference might not be as large as you would expect. A professionally installed central vacuum system costs an average of around $1,200 to $2,500. If you’d rather do the job, you may pay somewhere in the $500 to $1,000 range or more.

For comparison, an upright vacuum, which is the most common type around, costs an average of $49 to $679. Canister vacuums cost even more, averaging $59 to $899, according to CNET. If you were to go with one of these types of vacuums, the price difference with a central vacuum system might just be a few hundred dollars if you were getting it professionally installed and it might not cost more at all if you were to install it yourself.

Power

If your previous vacuums haven’t performed as well as you would have liked, a central vacuum system may be just what you’re looking for. Such systems are usually five times stronger than an average portable vacuum.

Portability

Ironically, you may find an increased level of portability when using a central vacuum system as compared to other models. With the former, the only thing you lug around your home is a hose and power brush unit instead of moving the entire vacuum around like you may be accustomed to with other options.

Increased House Value

While there are no guarantees, a central vacuum system should help raise the price you can charge for your home. So you may end up recovering some or all of the cost of your unit upon the sale of your property. Be sure to contact a realtor for an estimate of how much a central vacuum system could add to the value of your house.

Conclusion

A central vacuum system may not be as costly as you’d expect. If you’re in the market for a vacuum and want one with much more power than you’re used to as well as other potential benefits, this might be just what you’re looking for to help keep your house clean.

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What’s That Vacuum System in Your Wall? (Everything You Need To Know About Central Vacuum Systems)

Vac Express — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:10:36 +0000

We’ve heard plenty of people asking questions such as the title of this post. “I want that Vacuum thing that goes inside the walls” is probably a common request of a wife whose husband is building them a new home. Maybe your kid has a friend over and that friend happens to see you pulling out a 50 foot hose from your wall. That kid will probably be asking your son/daughter, “what that hose in the wall is” at which point your kid will answer something along the lines of, “It’s this thing that cleans and goes back in the wall”.

We decided that people need to learn some more about Central Vacuum Systems instead of constantly referring to them as “the vacuum system that goes in the wall”.

The Basics

There are two kinds of Central Vacuum Systems. The older unit is called a conventional system, and the newer model is called “Hide-A-Hose”.

The conventional system does not have a retractable hose that goes into your wall, instead you store the hose in a closet and pull it out when you need it. The Hide-A-Hose system is the one that retracts into your wall and is the quickest, easiest, and most powerful vacuum cleaner that you can buy.

How Long Is The Hose?

The answer to this question can vary depending on your home. Our professionals will come out and measure certain areas of your home and let you know whether you need a 30, 50, or 60 foot hose in your home.

Is Their Maintenance?

A Central Vacuum system is extremely simple to maintain. The most you will ever have to do is clean your filter, and empty the disposal. Other than that, Vac Express offers the only certified lifetime warranty in the entire state of WA and if something does go wrong with your system, it will most likely be covered by that warranty.

Is The System Loud?

No. The beautiful thing about the Vacuum System in Your Wall is that the motor is located in the garage. This means that when you are using the vacuum inside your home, the noise from the motor is fairly silent. Of course if you are next to the motor in the garage you will be able to hear the noise.

What about the Price?

This is a great question. It is a common misconception that Central Vacuum Systems are extremely expensive. In fact, they aren’t expensive at all when you compare them to the standard vacuum cleaners on the market. The price of the system fluctuates based on the size and complexity of your home, as well as what system you want. As a general price point, most systems fall between the areas of $1,500 – $3,000. Take that average and compare it to a vacuum cleaner from Sears or another store and you will see that the prices are fairly similar, while there are many more benefits.

More Information?

Please feel free to look around our website, past blogs, information pages, and more. Also, you can fill out our contact form here or give us a call at any time. We would love to answer any questions that you may have about Central Vacuum Systems!

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