Does a central vacuum use more electricity?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Do central vacuums need to be serviced?

• <div><p>Routine service inspections on your central vacuum cleaner help keep your vacuum running at its best while helping to avoid costly repairs. It’s best to schedule service inspections every <b>two to three years</b> for a professional central vacuum service to examine your unit. If you have several pets in your home or have a lot of dirt and dust, it’s best to schedule your inspections every one to two years. </p></div>

How do I know if my central vacuum is clogged?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How do you clean central vacuum pipes?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Does a central vacuum use more electricity?

• <div><p>They&rsquo;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&rsquo;t have significant power demands. You shouldn&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What types of repairs don’t require caulking?

• <div><p>While caulking is handy for quite a bit of jobs, it&rsquo;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.</p><p>Large repairs that caulking typically won&rsquo;t do well with include cracks or holes larger than a 1/4 inch, rotted wood, or metal surfaces, such as garage doors.</p></div>

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Last update on October 06, 2025

Reviewed in October 2020
Team was great! Had heavily clogged dryer vent and recommend this company highly. Owner responsive and stands behind work. Will hire annually. Daniel and Cesar were professional, friendly and thorough- thank you!
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Reviewed in February 2020
They did great job cleaning each supply and return in the house. I noticed the air flow is stronger i have to keep the T.stat lower .
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Reviewed in October 2012
Owen came out and looked at the unit. He actually told me that it would be worth repairing rather than replacing. He said the unit was older however it was as good as they get... He said with a engine replacement, i could get about 10-15 more years with this system. Since i am not sure if I will...
Just Central Vacuums
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Reviewed in November 2012
The service was awesome. I would totally recommend them. They are amazing. They are extremely responsive. I have been very impressed with them.
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Reviewed in January 2015
Owen is extremely professional, explains everything well and does not try to sell you anything you don't need! He was quick to respond, punctual and helped with my handheld vac as well.
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Reviewed in March 2015
Owen was doing an estimate near where I live and showed up in about an hour after I called and tested the hose which worked fine. When he tried the power head he said that the power head needed some maintenance. Since the system is 17 years old I had him work on the power head and it now works...
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Reviewed in June 2017
I cannot say enough good things about Owen. I can now see why he has such high ratings on this website. He arrived on time, explained everything in detail and gave me various options on replacing or fixing. There was no mess left behind. His account was very reasonable and he applied the 10%...
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Reviewed in October 2011
We were very happy with them. They came out, were on time, were clean and did everything they said they were going to do. I will use them again in the future.
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Reviewed in December 2012
Owen (a young man) arrived exactly on time. He checked the power of the system. He then went to the problem inlet which had no suction. He has all the specialized equipment for the job and went about his business to fix the problem. I am very pleased with the entire experience.
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Reviewed in December 2013
It went very very well. Owen replaced an automatic dust trap in my kitchen linked to the central vac system. He was so so professional. I wish all contractors were just like him. Clean, punctual and not trying to sell you what you dont need. I 'd definitely reuse him if we have future...
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