Central Vacuum Systems

How A Central Vac System Works And Advantages Over Regular Vacuums

They collect dirt through outlets connected to piping, and through this piping the dirt travels to the central unit.

This use of central vac systems is thought to give more advantages than the traditional carry-along vacuum cleaners.

Indeed, the idea of having a centrally-located and centrally-collecting vacuum cleaner gives an image of convenient and effortless house cleaning.

How A Central Vacuum System Works

First, you install the central vacuum unit in a remote location in your house. These locations include out-of-reach places like your basement and garage, among others. The attic may also be an ideal place to install the main unit of a central vacuum cleaner system if no one frequents the room.

After you have installed the central unit, the next things you have to worry about are the inlets. These inlets are where you plug the vacuum hose in when you clean.

You have absolute freedom in selecting the areas of your house where you construct these inlets. This can be tricky in do-it-yourself situations though, but professional installers have some knowledge that will help you select the placement of these inlets.

After the valves are selected and installed, you then install tubing. The tubing is installed behind your walls, and runs through your house into your remote central power unit.

Cleaning with Central Vacuum Cleaners

Now that you have installed a central vacuum system, get ready to experience quick and easy cleaning. Instead of lugging a vacuum cleaner around the house and plugging into a power outlet, in central vacuuming you only need to carry only a power brush unit and hose.

Plug the hose into a valve inlet, and you then shoo off dust and dirt towards the wall inlet using the power brush unit, or with the aid of a broom. That's about how easy and convenient it is.

Advantages of Central Vacuums over Portable Models

Central vacuum systems are said to hold a number of advantages over the more common portable vacuum cleaner. These advantages include:

1. Healthier air is guaranteed with every cleaning because the collected dust is sent through tubing behind walls to remotely located main unit.

2. Huge and permanent, power units of central vacuum systems pack a motor that gives greater power than those of traditional, portable vacuum cleaners.

3. Convenience is the obvious advantage that central vacuum systems have over their portable cousins. You need not worry about power cord length, or the possibility of injury from tripping over these cords. The brush unit and the hose are instead plugged into wall inlets, not power cords.

4. The installation of a central vacuum system in your house actually increases the value of your home in the event of a sale.

5. Even if it is larger than the main units of portable vacuum cleaner, central vacuum units actually don't cause noise pollution because of their remote locations. The walls of your garage and basement apparently insulate your home from the noise.

Popular Central Vacuum Cleaner Systems

1. Hayden SuperVac (TM)
Hayden SuperVac is the central power unit of the Hayden SuperSystem (TM) central vacuum cleaner system. It features a cyclonic separator cone and a cartridge filter that blocks dirt from coming out with the expelled air. The system is designed to work with any size of house.

2. Nutone Two-Stage Central Vac Performance Series Power Unit CV350
The Nutone CV350 has a two-stage bypass motor capable of producing a water lift of 113 inches, and 396 air-watts of suction. It has a dual filtration system that uses disposable bags for dust storage, with a capacity of 6 gallons. It is capable of capturing particles as small 0.1 micron in size.

3. Eureka 008324-CV1820G with All-in-one Central Vac Kit
Designed to work for homes up to 3,500 square feet in size, this Eureka central vacuum cleaner is powered by a 12.9-ampere 2-stage motor unit. This motor is capable of belting out 460 air watts to produce a 115-inch water lift suction power, and 109 CFM air flow.

The cleaner uses a HEPA filter system to prevent dirt and allergens from escaping into the expelled air and back into the house. The filter is self-cleaning, and is connected to a bucket capable of holding up to 8 gallons of dirt.

With some dealers, this vacuum cleaner is packaged with attachments including a bare floor tool, upholstery brush, extension wands and a snap-on tool caddy, among others.

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