Bought a new house, 2015 construction, 2 story with a basement and a bit over 2000 sqf total. It currently does not have a central vacuum and we're looking for a vacuum solution. We already have a robot running around here, but that clearly doesn't cut it by itself. At the same time, ...
Feb 24th, 2022 12:13 pm
Who is the resident central vacuum installer(s) on RFD or alternatively any referral to someone New home, already have rough-in and new systemThanks
Dec 22nd, 2021 1:29 am
Will need to replace my central vacuum vac pan or toe-kick due to the broken toe-kick. I bought the replacement part already. It will be my first time dealing with exposed wire. Do i just turn off the main power for my central vacuum, ...
Nov 19th, 2021 11:42 pm
Canadian Tire has the central vacuum undercabinet dust pan discontinued, and it is on sale. Hoover brand, limited quantities in stores that still have it, and it doesn't say what is included in the kit (ie. flex hose connection?), but ...
May 16th, 2021 11:06 am
My Dyson ball upright vacuum decided to die on me few days ago, so I need to get a replacement. I hated this thing, and couldnt wait for it to die, so I am glad that finally happened. Weird, I know. Townhouse that I own is already plumbed and wired up for central vac, all I would have to do is attac...
Apr 14th, 2021 7:02 pm
Looking for recommendations for central vacuum system .Also installers .We are in Durham region
Dec 19th, 2020 11:53 am
Wonder where we can find 10-15 feet central vacuum hose extension, old or new. Thanks for any recommendation.
Nov 22nd, 2020 1:17 pm
Hi. We moved into a house that is 12 years old and has a central vacuum system. Now two inlets of the central vacuum system work just fine (they are the closest to the central unit in the garage on the main and basement level). The strange thing is, ...
Oct 18th, 2020 11:55 am
I have only been using the floor sweep inlet, and my central vacuum is losing suction. I opened the cannister and cleaned the area around the filter already. I think the clog could be with the floor sweep inlet....which i cannot use another vacuum ...
Oct 12th, 2020 3:43 pm
The previous owner had a central vacuum installed (I don't know when, I would say at least 10 years ago) and it is working fine. In the future I will be adding 1 connection and moving another one and looking at the installation, it got ...
Aug 24th, 2020 8:12 am
Just bought a new house that comes with central vacuum pre-installed. Central vacuum brand is honeywell. It comes with a vacuum head that we found is fairly cheap/weak with NO rotating brush and NO pigtail/direct connect....lol, my upright dyson ...
Jun 22nd, 2020 12:33 am
Hello,I have Central vacuum from Centralux, and would like a to get a long extension hose so I can vacuum my car.There are many options online, but none seem to have the electric wire.What do RFDers recommend?TNX!
Jun 14th, 2020 2:03 am
Hi Everybody, I am looking for suggestions on how to vent a central vacuum. Currently it is installed in my laundry room which is located in the center of my house with no exterior walls. The vacuum is not vented and I am wondering if it can be vented ...
Jun 1st, 2020 9:37 pm
If you're in the market for a central vacuum, Home Depot has a package for $499; online exclusive. The accessories included are intended for floors and area rugs, if you have lots of carpets at home, you might need to get a better brush. ...
Aug 30th, 2019 3:05 pm
My central vacuum hose is broken at the point where it attaches to the metal pipe. This is an electrical hose. I took it to the vacuum store near by and the owner told me it was not repairable. Is this correct - can it be repaired or do I get a new oneThank you all for your assistance
Aug 19th, 2019 8:35 am
The house I bought a couple of years ago has a central vacuum unit that only is only wired for 24V. Though the unit has the powered rug beater head, the people that had the house built (or reportedly more-specifically, the male of the couple) were ...
Jul 13th, 2019 3:13 pm
Can anyone please recommend me a good quality and strong central vacumm with air watts 650 or higher ? I don't mind spending money on a good unit. Have looked at electrolux from homedepot, broan from lowes and husky at costco. Husky has quite bad reviews but am still inclined to get that unit becaus...
Jun 23rd, 2019 11:59 pm
Usual story except we were on vacation when it packed up. I looked up the manufacturer website (unit came with house and the previous owners died/estate tossed out all the useful manuals). Nothing in the online manuals help. Unit is an Aerus Centralux. I tried shorting the 24v wire connection at the...
May 10th, 2019 6:19 pm
Dear members I am getting a deal from local guy with Brand new Electrolux / beam SC380B / SC380C /SC380D central vacuum system with premium power head and accessories. Can someone please help me understand if this the best I can get on Central vacuum systems. And also how are ...
Mar 9th, 2019 8:59 am
Hi, Has anyone come across a vendor in Canada who sells a central vacuum hose like this one? https://www.centralvacuumstores.com/centec-90585-stretch-hose-55ft-22ft The vacuum specialty stores I have visited have not even heard about it, much less have ...
Nov 14th, 2018 4:25 pm