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: Is it cheaper to fix a vacuum or buy a new one?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are common repairs for central vacuum cleaners?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>Electrical problems or losing suction strength, might be reasons to swap out electrical components for new ones. However, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/central-vacuum-systems/">local central vacuum repair professional</a> can tell you the best plan of action for your system. </p></div>

Q: Are central vacuums worth it?

• <div><p>Central vacuums can offer huge time savings and an easier way to keep your home clean and even improve the air quality inside your home. While it is a high upfront cost compared to a freestanding vacuum cleaner, it can offer so much convenience and performance over many years, which may make it worth the investment if you can budget for it.</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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Reviewed in March 2024
Leon was my best find on homeadvisor.com. Always know I'm in good hands. It's rare to have real trust now-a-days. Whenever I call Leon calls me back and fixes my issues. His son is very polite and does a great job with our boiler cleaning every season.
JD Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Everything went fine, until the end. Cleaning his tools he forgot to close the water in the garden, I didnâ t have water pressure until I realized that the water was running.!
Luis Septic Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Michael and his employees were professional and delivered in the time frame agreed upon.Michael goes the extra mile to please his customer. They cleaned up after job the completed. I would definitely hire him again.
MK General Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Wonderful! Tommy was on time and prepared. He made suggestions and was very friendly with my cats (important). He was neat, used a drop cloth, wiped up and vacuumed when he was finished. I was extremely pleased with his work and professionalism. Thank you!
Sauchelli Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2020
Oscar and his team performed beyond our expectations. We were quite impressed with their attention to detail. The house feels clean and safe to move into. We are grateful for their service.
Oscar's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in July 2019
Jo is wonderful and her team did a great job on a very tough and large home cleaning project.
Joes Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in February 2018
I called Dennis to schedule an appointment to assess whether or not a white substance on a basement floor is mold. Dennis assessed my situation over the phone, and explained that the substance is not mold, based on the material and location, and that it just needed to be cleaned. I really...
NJ Water and Mold, LLC.
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Reviewed in June 2017
Nice work, very clean.
Paul's Chimney Cleaning And Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Very thorough! They don't take shortcuts. They clean under and behind furniture, they dust windowsills and moldings around door frames. They use a variety of products that are specific to the surface. (For example, stainless steel cleaner for appliances, marble cleaner for countertops, wood...
Cleaning Solutions of CT
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Reviewed in October 2015
3 people came to clean the house and none of them understands English. The one who cleaned in kitchen did good job. The other two people did very poor job.
Golden Shine Cleaning Services
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