What are the pros and cons of a central vacuum system?

• <div>Before deciding whether or not to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/central-vacuum-system-right-you.htm">install a central vacuum system</a>, consider the pros and cons to determine if it’s right for you.Pros<ul><li>Increased suction power</li><li>Improved air quality</li><li>Reduced noise pollution</li><li>Longer lifespan than traditional self-contained vacuum units</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Higher upfront installation costs</li><li>Expensive repairs</li><li>Requires significant storage space</li></ul></div>

Does a central vacuum use more electricity?

• <div>They’ll use more electricity than the average upright vacuum, but not remarkably more. Most power units plug into a standard 120-volt outlet and don’t have significant power demands. You shouldn’t notice an increase in electricity bills. If you have any specific questions about energy costs, ask your installer as you examine purchase decisions. Larger power units will need more electricity for their suction levels.</div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
I am here at my house cleaning it because Margie & Rachael DID NOT CLEAN, they DIDNT GIVE IT A LICK & A PROMISE. I feel like a fool for believing Margie. Margie wanted to know if I wanted a regular cleaning or a deep cleaning. I told her I need the walls wiped down, all the baseboards...
Two Sisters and a Mop
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Reviewed in April 2025
Rebuild the fence, the deck and a retaining wall and installed a gutter system
Mendez Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Peter and his team are awesome. We had them repair our aging system for years until the repairs became too expensive. Peter then worked with us to get us a new more efficient system. It uses less than half the energy of our previous unit but has lots more features like dehumidification which has...
Prime HVAC LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
The repairman had the central unit running within 20 mins. Very polite and knowledgeable. He explained what he was doing while he worked. Professional and proficient. I'm a very pleased and pleasantly cool costumer.
Alpha Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2021
They were very professional the work was done in the allotted time they told me and they cleaned up every evening. I had a tube skylight and the inner workings were plastic that cracked, they replaced it with a much better system at no extra charge.
Done Right Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
Repair took a long time,but, mostly because I did't know where one of the valves was located and a previous system left underground confused me and them. Overall, they did a good job, considering they were working on a system they knew nothing about except what I told them , and I was wrong...
Keep Clean Lawn Care and Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2018
Shanisha had a great personality did a great job on the cupboard tops and cupboards inside and the counter-tops bathrooms were clean however I had to remind her to do the ceiling fans and after I had already vacuumed all the carpets I had to read vacuum because all the dust from the ceiling fans...
Diamond Shine
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Reviewed in November 2018
The service was great, unfortunately it took a good couple of weeks to get the system dialed in. The workers were very polite and respectful. Due to the difficulties they were able to get me a great rebate through my power company!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking!! Very...
Southeastern Cooling, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
It looks worse than it did before. They didn't vacuum the carpet at all before they cleaned it, and it now has more spots than before they did the job. By their rules, we only had ten days to do anything about it, and it looked fine for the first ten days. A few weeks later, the original spots...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in June 2016
They were very professional and did a wonderful job at completing the task and educating us on products we could purchase and the new system we got installed!
Advanced Air Services
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"Job was complete with one visit. Vacuum works great. Service was fast and efficient. I had trouble finding anyone to work on central vacuum systems. But thanks to home advisor all problems were solved in finding Rockey. He is central vacuum specialist. Thanks to Rocky for a great job with great service. E Swindal"

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My name is Caleb Brunson. I have my contractors license and looking for some side work for now to help me get my own business. I have 9 years experience and am cfesa, nate, and epa universal cerified. I believe in honesty and doing the job right and giving the customer what the pay for and not fixing things that are not broken. I am a christian and i am an ethical man who believes doing good honest work.

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Central Vacuum Systems questions, answered by experts

Before deciding whether or not to install a central vacuum system, consider the pros and cons to determine if it’s right for you.

Pros

Increased suction power
Improved air quality
Reduced noise pollution
Longer lifespan than traditional self-contained vacuum units

Cons

Higher upfront installation costs
Expensive repairs
Requires significant storage space

The disadvantages associated with central vacuums start with cost. They are expensive to install, especially in existing homes, as retrofitting requires opening walls. The system's bulky hoses can also be inconvenient to maneuver and store compared to portable vacuums. Additionally, repairs may need professional service, adding to maintenance costs. Lastly, while powerful, they may be overkill for smaller homes or apartments, making the investment less practical for some households.

They’ll use more electricity than the average upright vacuum, but not remarkably more. Most power units plug into a standard 120-volt outlet and don’t have significant power demands. You shouldn’t notice an increase in electricity bills. If you have any specific questions about energy costs, ask your installer as you examine purchase decisions. Larger power units will need more electricity for their suction levels.

The best way to clean central vacuum pipes is to use a maintenance sheet to dislodge clogs and wipe the inside of the pipes clean. Alternatively, a professional can clean your central vacuum pipes for you.

Whether talking about a whole-house central vacuum or a portable vacuum cleaner, the expected cost of major repair work should always be balanced against its replacement cost. However, excluding high-cost motor replacements or major electrical trouble, repairs on a central vacuum system are typically far less than the cost of purchasing and installing a new one.

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