How Does a Central Vacuum Work?

Locate The Receptacle

For many homeowners, a central vacuum is a god-send, particularly if children are in the household. A central vacuum takes the place of a vacuum cleaner and enables the homeowner to clean the house and have the dirt and grime transported through tubing in the walls to a receptacle in a location that is out of the way. The receptacle can be in locations such as the garage or basement. Once every three months, you should empty the receptacle. Newer models of receptacles have attached bags that fill up with dirt and then need to be replaced.

Place Inlets

An inlet valve is where you attach the vacuum hose. The choice of where to put the valves is up to you. While the installer will help you decide the most appropriate place for them, in most cases one valve per every 600 square feet of floor space is normal. In cases where houses are more than one story, at least one valve per story will be required. Also, you can have installed a device known as an automatic dustpan. Using an ordinary broom, you will be able to sweep dirt into the automatic dustpan without having to fuss with a regular dustpan.

You're In Total Control

Once the system is installed, you need to attach the hose to the inlet vent and turn on the unit by using the button located on the unit. You do not need to plug a cord into an electrical outlet, thus you don't have to worry about whether the cord will reach the area you want to clean. You will never see the dirt because it is transported to the receptacle through tubing that is out of view.

Adds Value To Your Home

Because of their growing popularity, a central vacuum system installed in a home will increase the home's value by more than the cost to install it.