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Central Vacuum systems are carefully designed
and operate through your entire home or business.
The dust and particles suctioned by your vacuum are
transported through tubes in your walls until they
eventually land in your power unit (usually located
in the garage or basement). These units are highly
efficient since the particles removed from your
carpets and floors never reach the air. These
systems are the most effective systems when it comes
to the health of the people living in your home.
There are many things to look for when you purchase
your central vac unit. First of all you will want to
make sure the hoses are long enough to reach all
areas of your home. You will also want to make sure
the vacuum is efficient in removing particles both
large and small since some units are not capable of
capturing both. If you suffer from allergies or
other respiratory problems, this may be the perfect
type of vacuum cleaner for you.
If you are thinking of purchasing a central vacuum
system for your home there are a number of makes and
models to choose from.
Honeywell Central Vacuum Systems,” complete line of
central vacuum systems that will offer homeowner’s
cleaner rooms, cleaner indoor air and more
comfortable living. The product line includes four
power unit models and three Honeywell Cleaning
Systems for the living area. The power units, which
are typically installed in a garage or basement,
feature AirWatts motors designed specifically for
central vacuum system application. The motors
deliver up to five times more cleaning power than a
conventional vacuum to capture more dust, dirt and
other impurities in the home.
Each unit also includes a permanent, self-cleaning
filtration system, assuring that dust, dirt and
other particles cannot re-circulate in the living
area. The filter’s thin membrane can trap particles
as fine as smoke and sheds them into the unit’s dirt
receptacle when the power unit is turned off.
The Honeywell Model H-402 will handle up to 2,800
square feet of living space, while the Model H-502
accommodates up to 3,000 square feet of living
space. The other two models, H-702 and H-802,
designed for homes up to 6,000 square feet and
10,000 square feet, respectively, include insulation
system and a muffler package to assure quiet
operation.
We have access to several different manufactures’
central vacuums so if you have a preference please
let us know so that we can supply you with the make
and model that will not only meet your needs but
that you are comfortable with. The following is some
information that you should keep in mind if you are
considering a central vacuum for your house or
business.
The number of inlet ports. Figure on at least one
per 600 to 800 square feet of space--or three inlets
for a 2,000-square-foot home. You may need more if
you want to vacuum in your garage, unless the base
unit is installed there.
Which upgrades you choose. Unlike a basic inlet
port, which is installed near a wall outlet so that
power is available for the brush, a “direct connect”
inlet port is wired internally. Another useful
option is a floor-level toe sweep. You sweep dirt
toward the inlet, open a flap with your toe, and
airflow whisks dirt away.
The unit's size. You'll pay roughly $100 in extra
costs to upgrade from a base unit meant for up to
3,000 square feet to one designed for up to 8,000
square feet. Such upgrades are particularly
worthwhile if your home is at or near the maximum
area a central vacuum is slated to handle. That's
because lots of piping twists and turns can tax a
smaller system and reduce airflow.
Noise is on the rise. No vac is quiet. But some
low-priced uprights roar as loudly at ear level as
some leaf blowers and mowers. Those that scored poor
in noise produced the 85 decibels or more at which
we now recommend hearing protection, based on
studies by the World Health Organization and the
federal Environmental Protection Agency. Central
vacs tend to be less noisy because their base unit
is far from the action.
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