ᐅ Central vacuum system—does anyone have specific experience with these?
Created on: 6 Jan 2013 10:18
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MSDriverHello everyone,
We are currently in the middle of planning our house and are considering installing a central vacuum system. Our house will be detached, without a basement, with approximately 130 m² (1,400 sq ft) of living space. I just wanted to ask if anyone here has experience with this? Which systems have you installed and how much did they cost?
The vacuum unit itself would be placed in the garage, although I am wondering if this might create a thermal bridge. Putting it in the utility room would take up valuable space.
Our house is being built as a turnkey project through a general contractor. However, we plan to install the vacuum system ourselves since we think it won’t be too difficult or time-consuming. We only want one suction inlet in the hallway on the ground floor and one in the hallway on the upper floor, as we believe we could vacuum every room easily from there. Has anyone installed a system like this before? We would appreciate any good tips.
Best regards,
MSDriver
We are currently in the middle of planning our house and are considering installing a central vacuum system. Our house will be detached, without a basement, with approximately 130 m² (1,400 sq ft) of living space. I just wanted to ask if anyone here has experience with this? Which systems have you installed and how much did they cost?
The vacuum unit itself would be placed in the garage, although I am wondering if this might create a thermal bridge. Putting it in the utility room would take up valuable space.
Our house is being built as a turnkey project through a general contractor. However, we plan to install the vacuum system ourselves since we think it won’t be too difficult or time-consuming. We only want one suction inlet in the hallway on the ground floor and one in the hallway on the upper floor, as we believe we could vacuum every room easily from there. Has anyone installed a system like this before? We would appreciate any good tips.
Best regards,
MSDriver
Hello MSDriver,
Unfortunately, I can’t really help you either, as my project won’t start for a few months. However, I have already looked into central vacuum systems a bit.
I would definitely recommend installing at least two inlets per floor. First, it’s easier to work with a shorter hose, and second, the biggest suction losses happen in the flexible hoses.
Also consider whether to use a system that can be turned on and off at the handle, instead of starting automatically as soon as the hose is plugged in. And position the inlets not at 30cm (12 inches) but rather at 100-110cm (39-43 inches), which is more comfortable.
If you go with a central vacuum, definitely include toe-kick inlets as well. I plan to install three: in the kitchen, hallway, and under/next to the wood stove.
I think you can ignore the thermal bridge into the garage; it’s just a 50mm (2 inch) pipe, and the air inside the pipe is stationary since the inlets seal completely.
Unfortunately, I can’t really help you either, as my project won’t start for a few months. However, I have already looked into central vacuum systems a bit.
I would definitely recommend installing at least two inlets per floor. First, it’s easier to work with a shorter hose, and second, the biggest suction losses happen in the flexible hoses.
Also consider whether to use a system that can be turned on and off at the handle, instead of starting automatically as soon as the hose is plugged in. And position the inlets not at 30cm (12 inches) but rather at 100-110cm (39-43 inches), which is more comfortable.
If you go with a central vacuum, definitely include toe-kick inlets as well. I plan to install three: in the kitchen, hallway, and under/next to the wood stove.
I think you can ignore the thermal bridge into the garage; it’s just a 50mm (2 inch) pipe, and the air inside the pipe is stationary since the inlets seal completely.
We were also offered this type of system, but I don’t really see the point. A small handheld vacuum for the kitchen and a good vacuum cleaner for the house are enough. Plus, you can replace those in 10 years without any problem. But what about permanently installed systems? What happens if something gets stuck in the pipes? Do you have to maintain such a system? And so on.
I think the additional cost was almost €4000.
Maybe my doubts can help you evaluate this. I’ve never actually seen a system like this in operation, so it’s hard to compare. But considering the high costs, it was quickly ruled out. Nowadays, hardly anyone installs carpets anymore, so most floors are just cleaned with a damp mop.
I think the additional cost was almost €4000.
Maybe my doubts can help you evaluate this. I’ve never actually seen a system like this in operation, so it’s hard to compare. But considering the high costs, it was quickly ruled out. Nowadays, hardly anyone installs carpets anymore, so most floors are just cleaned with a damp mop.
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SabrinaSch.24 Jul 2017 08:54Hello
the post is already a few years old. I wanted to ask what you have decided in the end. We are now also in the planning phase.
the post is already a few years old. I wanted to ask what you have decided in the end. We are now also in the planning phase.
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