Central Vacuum Systems Versus Standard Vacuum Cleaning Units

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  Most people use a standard unit to vacuum their homes, but this can be cumbersome when moving the unit from room to room. Installing a central vacuum cleaner system has become a very common practice for many people today due to the convenience of the system. According to CentralVacuum.com, having a central vacuum system in the home, is less costly than having an up-scale, portable vacuum cleaning unit. It is also believed that central vacuum cleaners can generally add approximately $2,000 in resale value to a home.
  
  

What Sre Wall Inlets?

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  Wall inlets for central vacuum systems are small openings installed either on the wall or floor of a home. Inlets are placed in various locations around the home for ease and convenience when vacuuming. As opposed to plugging in a bulky, traditional, portable vacuum cleaner into several electrical outlets because the cord will not reach every room, the light-weight central vacuum hose can be placed into convenient inlets located throughout your home. Generally, one inlet per floor is recommended to be installed if the homeowner has more than a one-story home.
  
  

How Do They Work?

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  Central vacuum systems eliminate the burdensome task of having to haul heavy equipment from room to room. They are designed with the purpose of eliminating all debris and dirt from the home via a tube that is located within the wall of the home. The dirt and debris is carried out to a container that is located somewhere in the home like the basement or garage area. With central vacuums, the owner only needs to carry a lightweight hose in addition to a power brush component from room to room. The actual power unit, itself, is permanently situated in a separate, remote location. Once the central vacuum is installed in your home, the system is operated by plugging in the lightweight hose and power brush unit into the wall inlet. The system is, generally, turned on by the power button positioned on the handle. After the hose is placed into the inlet, the vacuuming begins. The central vacuum system carries the dirt, dust and debris from the room being cleaned, through the wall tubing and then directly to main power unit. At this point, all of the debris is dumped into a dirt bag or container. The dirt vacuum bags or containers only need to be cleaned/emptied approximately every two to three months.