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Avatar for Drainvac Built-In Vacuum
Drainvac Built-In Vacuum
4.7(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Don’t call anybody else! Claude is a skilled and honest professional. He was quick to respond, showed up as agreed and repaired our vacuum system quickly and at a very reasonable cost."
Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Atlantic Central Vacuum
4.8(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Peter from Atlantic is a diligent & knowledgeable professional who offers courteous & timely service. Thank you for helping us revive this oldy but goody central vac system. Weâ re so grateful."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob Phalan has been our go-to person for any and all things that can go wrong in a home . He has repaired appliances, painted , made shelves for closets , repaired doors and fixed windows and just about anything more you can think of . He is a trusted worker : thorough , professional and a perfectionist when doing even the smallest job ."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Galaxie Central Vacuum Systems
4.4(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job. Squeezed me in a week early after he learned my wife was losing her mind with a new puppy and no vacuum!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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LifeCycle Transitions
3.8(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire process was surprisingly simple, quick and reasonably affordable. Top Notch was one out of three
vendors I contacted and was the first to get right back to me hours after my first telephone call.
I simply contacted Top Notch on 5/4/15, received estimate on
5/7/2015.  The project began on 5/12 completed by 5/15/2015.
Tasks included carpet to hardwood conversion, bathroom upgrade
sink and shower restoration as well as paint job.
Awesome Job
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gregoire’s Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Providing service for 15 years!\nGregoires Handyman service provides :\nTv mounting\nAlso pictured frames and art\nFurniture Assembly \nPainting and wall patching dry wall\nSmart Home Tech Installs\nLightning wall and ceiling fixtures\nPlumbing faucets and toilets

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Central Vacuum Systems questions, answered by experts

Common repairs for central vacuum cleaners include motor repair, electrical repair, and blocked filters. Central vacuum motor issues typically come with a burning smell and loss of suction. With these issues, you might need simple lubrication to keep it running smoothly, or for more extreme problems, you could need a motor replacement. 

Electrical problems or losing suction strength, might be reasons to swap out electrical components for new ones. However, a local central vacuum repair professional can tell you the best plan of action for your system.

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.

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.

A central vacuum system can be a worthwhile investment depending on your needs and budget. While the upfront cost is higher than a traditional vacuum cleaner, it offers significant long-term benefits. These systems can save you time and make cleaning your home easier, as you only need to carry the hose and vacuum head, eliminating the need to lug a heavy unit up and down stairs. They also tend to operate more quietly and can improve indoor air quality. The convenience and performance over many years may make it a valuable addition to your home if you can budget for the initial installation.

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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