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Tom Dodge Central Vac, LLC

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Tom Dodge Central Vac, LLC

4.94(
37
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•Approved Pro
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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Tom Dodge Central Vac, LLC, has over 10 years of experience. We would like the opportunity to show you what quality workmanship, and experience can mean for the overall value of your project. Most brands are available for service and repair. We have a showroom available, as well as home demonstrations. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Tom installed our Central Vac system in our new Blackwater Village home back in 2017 and did a great job. We purchased another home in Queenstown, MD 21658 with Tom Dodge Central Vac and there were not enough ports, so Tom installed the new ports and brought in new equipment to keep is rolling. Tom is courteous, professional and does excellent work. Our dogs loved seeing him again!"

Shelley R on February 2025

Tom Dodge Central Vac, LLC, has over 10 years of experience. We would like the opportunity to show you what quality workmanship, and experience can mean for the overall value of your project. Most brands are available for service and repair. We have a showroom available, as well as home demonstrations. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Tom installed our Central Vac system in our new Blackwater Village home back in 2017 and did a great job. We purchased another home in Queenstown, MD 21658 with Tom Dodge Central Vac and there were not enough ports, so Tom installed the new ports and brought in new equipment to keep is rolling. Tom is courteous, professional and does excellent work. Our dogs loved seeing him again!"

Shelley R on February 2025

Central Vacuum Cleaners 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

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.

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.

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.

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