Central Vacuum Blog

Part time experts

Part-time experts There are a lot of professionals that have access to built-in vacuum system materials and offer repair services. Professional electricians, plumbers etcetera are highly experienced in their respective trades. Just as often, they have limited experience with central cleaning systems. Nothing wrong with that, but for the same reason you might not have…

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40 Pounds

40 Pounds The average home will gather about 40 pounds of dirt a year. That means, if you are not removing that amount, it’s still in there somewhere. The typical central canister will hold approximately 50 pounds of dirt and debris. So you only have to empty the dirt bucket once or twice a year.…

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Cleaning – Hotel Style

Cleaning – Hotel Style Most of the dirt and dust in our homes comes off of shoes as we walk in from outside. Obviously, dust can come through an open window and we make our homes dirty if we have a basement workshop and messes in the kitchen can be a contributor as well. Let’s…

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Retrofit

Retrofit Most of our customers, after experiencing the benefits of cleaning with a central system will never go back to an upright or canister unit (what we lovingly refer to as “disposable” vacuums). When they sell their home and move into another one, they will demand a central cleaning system. Often they will not make…

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How to diagnose low cleaning power

How to diagnose low cleaning power Customers call with a symptom called “low suction”. They typically mean that their system is unable to pick up dirt well or at least not as well as previously. This can be caused by any number of things from reduced airflow, a clog, hole in the pipe, leaking inlet(s),…

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On suction and airflow

On suction and airflow In order to pick up dirt without bending over, two things are needed: suction and airflow. Let’s define these two terms as they relate to cleaning your home. Suction – This is usually measured as inches of water up to a column. Picture a glass tube with 1-inch markings on it.…

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Maintaining your system

Maintaining your system The power unit and the carpet power head are the items that need a bit of ongoing maintenance. First the power unit. If your power unit has a filter, it likely needs to be replaced annually for both performance and warranty reasons. If you have a disposable bag unit, then replace it…

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