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Central Home Vacuum System - worth the money?
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:20 pm
I'm looking for some help from the OT on deciding if I should get a Central Vacuum System installed in my new house (new construction). Any long term problems? I was surprised to see that they are not very expensive. Thanks in advance.
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 8:21 pm
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Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:22 pm to geauxzone1
pretty much pvc and a small motor?
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:23 pm to 777Tiger
Pretty much
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:24 pm to geauxzone1
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Pretty much
if it doesn't suck, it's no good
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:25 pm to geauxzone1
The only thing worth a damn are the ones along the base boards on hard woods that suck up the debris when you sweep.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:25 pm to geauxzone1
We built our home in 2000 and I installed a central vac. Still going great, but I am waiting for the motor to give out.
If I were building again, I would probably do it again.
If I were building again, I would probably do it again.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:26 pm to kywildcatfanone
I thought that this went out in like 1972.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:27 pm to geauxzone1
Had one in the house I grew up in. While it was a pain to drag the hose around vs a cord, the thing went strong for 10+ years with no repairs and very little maintenance.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:27 pm to 777Tiger
From my online research they seem like a good investment but I have never used one before. I was hoping to get some input from people who have experiance with them. I don't want to install something all throughout my house if i'm not going to want to use in 2 years.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:29 pm to geauxzone1
I have a relative who has one that was originally installed in the late '70s and it is still kicking...the only problem has been with a couple of joints on the PVC coming unglued in the wall...so if you get one be sure the pvc and the glue are done just like you would a water system...
I have never checked the prices, but I have to say, unless they are outrageously expensive, I would probably recommend one for a new house...
I have never checked the prices, but I have to say, unless they are outrageously expensive, I would probably recommend one for a new house...
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:30 pm to NYCAuburn
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The only thing worth a damn are the ones along the base boards on hard woods that suck up the debris when you sweep.
Good to know b/c i will have hardwood floors.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:30 pm to geauxzone1
Had one in my apartment in college years ago, worked well for cleaning the carpet and for other purposes. 
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:31 pm to geauxzone1
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Good to know b/c i will have hardwood floors.
and the hose might distress them, if they're not distressed wood, why don't you ask your housekeeper what she'd prefer?
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:33 pm to geauxzone1
Mom has one in a 2 story house.
It sucks and not a good way.
Only good thing was the vent that you sweep into like someone said above.
I mean its not a bad vacuum, but it doesnt pick up stuff that even a cheap stick vacuum picks up.
Id rather buy a roomba than a central vac.
It sucks and not a good way.
Only good thing was the vent that you sweep into like someone said above.
I mean its not a bad vacuum, but it doesnt pick up stuff that even a cheap stick vacuum picks up.
Id rather buy a roomba than a central vac.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:33 pm to StrangeBrew
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in college
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worked well
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other purposes
I am afraid to even ask....
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:34 pm to geauxzone1
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From my online research they seem like a good investment but I have never used one before. I was hoping to get some input from people who have experiance with them. I don't want to install something all throughout my house if i'm not going to want to use in 2 years.
Had one in my last house and it worked great. We had a black lab and it was incredible how often I had to change out the filter because of all his shedding. It lasted about 12 years before I had to replace it.
The only thing I don't like about it is how my wife would drag that hose across that house and frick up the base boards. We are building again soon and she wants another one so of course I'm buying another.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:36 pm to ruzil
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The only thing I don't like about it is how my wife would drag that hose across that house and frick up the base boards.
I do agree with this...probably best to have more outlets and a shorter hose to prevent this kind of thing...
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:36 pm to ruzil
We had one in the dorm. Combined it with a fleshlight in each room and it was real useful.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:39 pm to geauxzone1
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From my online research they seem like a good investment but I have never used one before. I was hoping to get some input from people who have experiance with them. I don't want to install something all throughout my house if i'm not going to want to use in 2 years.
We use our religiously. We have 2 dogs and it does a great job. I installed it myself, it really is just PVC and the control wire. A fairly simple install.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 8:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
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We use our religiously. We have 2 dogs and it does a great job. I installed it myself, it really is just PVC and the control wire. A fairly simple install.
Did you put it in the wall?
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