Choosing a Central Vacuuming System
Rather than lugging vacuums up and down stairs, purchasing multiple vacuums, or dealing with under-powered hand vacuums, some people opt to purchase a central vacuuming system. But choosing the right central vacuuming system can be a daunting task if you don;t know what to look for. With some common sense and helpful tips, you can make an informed decision about which central vacuuming system is right for your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Learn about the type of house you have and what your specific vacuum system needs are. If you have mostly hard wood or tile floors then you may want a less expensive straight vacuuming system. Do you have wall-to-wall carpeting or lots of area rugs? Then you will want a system that comes with a power-driven brush head; the brushes agitate the carpet and provide better suction than unassisted heads.
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Decide on acceptable noise levels. What level of noise can you tolerate while the vacuum is in operation. Both types can be very loud and may need to be located in a largely-unused area of the house, like a storage room in the basement. Units can be quieted but cost significantly more than their unquieted counterparts.
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Know the size of your house. The larger the house, the larger and more powerful a unit must be in order to be effective. Smaller units for houses at or under 5000 square feet typically use a standard 3 prong plug in and require no additional electrical work. Larger units will need to have either special plugs installed (similar to electrical oven plugs) or be wired into the house's electrical system and have its own breaker. Larger units which require more power are more expensive, especially if rewiring the house's electrical system is required.
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Choose a disposal system. As with regular vacuums, central vacuuming systems have two ways to dispose of waste; bagless and bagged. Bagless typically ejects the waste outside (typically into a disposal can like a garbage can) and bagged systems require changing of bags periodically.
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Set your price point. You must also keep in mind how much these systems cost and how much the extras you want will add to the price. Central vacuum systems can cost between $8 and several thousands of dollars depending upon size and options chosen.
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