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Derek Campbell
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Central Vacuum - InstallCentral Vacuum - Install - For BusinessCentral Vacuum - Repair or Service+1 more

Serving Grosse Pointe, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Derek was polite and respectful of my home and my time. He worked fast and efficiently. Derek did excellent work and people have already complimented the items he assembled for me. Derek will be my go-to Handyman in future. I would most definitely hire Derek again."
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Expert Air
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Central Vacuum - Repair or Service

Serving Grosse Pointe, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Expert Air is a well established company providing excellence and quality to Michigan since 1990. When it comes to the mechanics of your home, especially the HVAC elements, you need a knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified company to protect your family and just make things run smoothly all around. From the internal heating aspects to your central air, from your ducts and vents to your air conditioning, we will take care of your repairs, your maintenance, and your installations so you can enjoy the comforts of your home worry free!\n

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Central Vacuum Systems questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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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