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Michael Gallivan
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Central Vacuum - InstallCentral Vacuum - Install - For BusinessCentral Vacuum - Repair or Service+1 more

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike once again saved the day!! I was a little too ambitious and thought I could swap out my old toilet. Seems simple enough. Half-way through I uncovered some real shiii....well, you get it. I called Mike at 8pm that night, he showed up promptly at 7am the next morning, and I was dropping the kids off at the pool by 9. ;) This guy is great! Call him today! Get that thing fixed you’ve been dreading and looking at forever!"
Bathroom Remodel
Custom bookshelf with adjustable shelving. We made 15 total shelves but we only have 12 installed for the picture.
29 inches wide and 39 inches tall
Full view of whole completed project. They look especially nice as the client has a great taste for decor.
Bathroom Remodel

+15

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Central Vacuum Systems questions, answered by experts

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.

No. Only the hose or the attachments are portable in a central vacuum system. A portable vacuum is a standalone model like a stick, canister, or upright. A central vacuum system is defined by a central power unit, which is installed in one place like an AC unit, and the connected network of piping to funnel the suction.

It can be difficult to know right away if your central vacuum is clogged since it operates quietly compared to regular vacuums. However, there are a couple of signs you can look for. If you feel like it’s losing suction or isn’t cleaning effectively, then there’s likely a clog somewhere. 

Make sure you turn the vacuum on and feel the end of the hose handle. If you don’t feel any suction, then you’re dealing with a clog in the hose. You can see if the clog is further down in the system by attaching the hose to each outlet until you find the one with the least amount of suction.

While caulking is handy for quite a bit of jobs, it’s still limited. Any crack or gap larger than 1/4 inch is best left for a more intensive repair job. When you hire house painters, they should run a thorough check to see what they need to repair before they start the job.

Large repairs that caulking typically won’t do well with include cracks or holes larger than a 1/4 inch, rotted wood, or metal surfaces, such as garage doors.

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

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