I was at a camp a couple years ago, and the largest cabin(more like a lodge) had a central vacuum system. When we helped clean up, I was totally flabbergasted, "Why and how is the wall a vacuum??" My mind was blown by such a thing.
@luciusling39845 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@TSwany2 жыл бұрын
Wait til you see vacuum baseboards
@takayama16386 жыл бұрын
Glad an old boy on a Mac forum I'm on mentioned this! I am currently to'ally redoing an old house, down to studs now, so will definitely put central vaccum sweep in!
@buildshow13 жыл бұрын
@Bigrignohio Great point! Yes that could be an issue. I'm a huge believer in Sealed Combustion applainces so the two furnaces in this house are sealed combustion with no chance of backdrafting. The Fireplace is sealed gas combustion, the tankless water heater is mounted outside. I don't have any appliances that can backdraft. BUT, you are correct that a makeup air would need to be in place if you did have atmospherically vented appliances. Matt
@rubencohen29365 жыл бұрын
They are amazing and the air quality management system does improve. A must for hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl floors. 😀
@Poetry4Peace4 жыл бұрын
Not for carpet?
@windsorwolf71623 жыл бұрын
@@Poetry4Peace Yes, you can use one for carpet. Just need either a motorized head (seen commonly on canister vacuums) or an air turbine one like mine. I have a Turbocat head and it does okay on carpet.
@buildshow13 жыл бұрын
@christoobsdkb The Dyson's are very nice, but they rely on a HEPA filter to ensure that dust isn't blown into your house. Where a filter exists there is some chance it'll clog, or not get replaced properly, etc. The beauty of these central vacs is that they exhaust outside so there is ZERO chance of a filter failure or other issues that might cause dust to be blown into the house. Also, the Dyson is very powerful but the motor on the Central Vac is more than twice as powerful. Thanks, Matt
@jonathankeenan803 жыл бұрын
Does a central vacuum system like this need a dedicated breaker in the panel to run? 30 amps is a lot of current.
@AVTreasures11 жыл бұрын
Wow, great video Matt!! You explain the benefits and features very well. I am a big fan of central vacuums myself. I think every home should have one. I've never seen a vacuum like the one in this video. It looks like a serious machine! 240V with dual exhaust! Awesome!!
@clintgolub17516 жыл бұрын
I love the architectural design of that home!
@aHondaaa5 жыл бұрын
Wow. 10 minutes ago I didn't even know this type of thing existed
@ms.craftycapricorn94754 жыл бұрын
Right I just found out today. I am amazed. I'm going to each video just confused as to why I'm just learning of this
@simp_zer04 жыл бұрын
2020 now i feel out dated
@potatosauce4 жыл бұрын
My grandparents had one in their house since before I was born. My brother said it had always been there since they bought it in '86. I never once saw them use it though. I think they had the motor unit uninstalled at some point. I just used to lift the flaps up because I thought it was fascinating there was a vacuum in the walls.
@Poetry4Peace4 жыл бұрын
Saame just saw on cleanmyspace mentioned 😂🤣😭😅
@jackm13994 жыл бұрын
💣10mrbomber🚀 haha wow, I watched the same vid. I thought everyone new about these
@jimpie2313 жыл бұрын
Im with you! This Is our Second house with a Central VAcuum. Have had a Central Vacuum for 33 years. My wife loves it. We have a 2240sqft ranch, we have 8 outlets, 4 In basement, even one In my workshop & of course in the garage.....Jim PS.....I installed the Second unit, it was the easiest install of a product that I never installed. Hardest thing was to Find The 10’ long 2” pipe, but i did Find it At an electrical supply.
@UniquelyGeeky9 жыл бұрын
I've heard about central vacuums but had never seen one in person and didn't know how they operated. Thank you for this very informative video, it answered all of my questions! Now I want one in my next home :)
@windsorwolf71623 жыл бұрын
Central vacuums are awesome! We have one here at our house in Alabama and I absolutely love it! The brand of ours is 'Air Vac' by M&S Systems.
@DeadKoby7 жыл бұрын
My house came with a CV.... from the mid 70's. I just put a new motor unit in last year. I much enjoy the CV over anything else. More suck, less noise, no stink.
@bqualitysnake65496 жыл бұрын
takes longer to fill, easy to bring up or down the floors, and has a lot of different vacuum heads to choose from as well
@johnlacambra60044 жыл бұрын
The most convenient about it all is when you're done, you're done and it's not inside your house to bother you or be an eyesore.
@owenperkins12 жыл бұрын
@lexichronicle2 Also, blockages have more to do with proper installation than with the suction of the unit. Even weaker systems (entry-level CVS units draw around 10 amps at 110 volts) shouldn't clog if properly installed with the right types of fittings. This unit is made for larger homes, so you're right about compensating for friction loss in the tubing, but this is actually negligible until you get into very large installations.
@gugaslgugasl85643 жыл бұрын
So far OVO works amazing and is very quiet🌼 Carpets are very clean after use. This is definitely an upgrade from my Dyson!
@owenperkins12 жыл бұрын
@lexichronicle2 I have the same system...it actually runs on 110, and while operating draws only a little over 20 amps. Just enough to require a 30 amp dedicated circuit.
@michaelbae51099 ай бұрын
Hey Matt, this is Michael with Austin Central Vacuum Works, you should use me for Central Vacuum, my installation looks better, and retractable hose system is Central Vacuum 2023
@Yang3652 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing my friend. Fully watched.
@MAS68saxophone4 жыл бұрын
The only issue about pushing the air outside is that it causes negative pressure inside the house which draws outside air back into the inside which could introduce some of that dust back in along with pollen and other things. Central vacuums are amazing though especially in their ease of use and quietness as well as power. They also dont cause all the heat inside the house that a normal vacuum would produce from running.
@buildshow10 жыл бұрын
Ron Anand: I think that it's very helpful to have a central vac with wood/tile floors. They clean up super fast and easily with a central vac. Thanks for the kind feedback. Matt
@julieanonymous38684 жыл бұрын
I see high end houses being built and CV are never installed. I have always installed CV in my homes and our current build we are installing one. Could not imagine a home without one. It’s a no brainer. They aren’t that expensive. Saves your back.
@compactc94 жыл бұрын
I firmly believe that if you're dragging a vacuum through your house, you're doing it wrong!
@mansooralqahtani40514 жыл бұрын
that is really amazing,but how does improve indoor air quality?does the air suction keeps working all day long? second question,can you install this in an old or i should say existing homes without breaking walls and stuff?
@GKofTX7 жыл бұрын
We're building a house (Framing stage now) with a detached garage. Think this could be installed with an underground connection (about 120')?
@astrid49764 жыл бұрын
so vacuuming the floor I need a bigger suction head, are their different attachments, so I'm not crawling around the floor
@MH-bl8dl3 жыл бұрын
It comes with all the tools a regular canister vacuum would have on it. My unit has the crevice, dusting and upholstery tool along with two sets of wands, a floor brush and an electric powerhead for rugs and carpeting.
@compactc95 жыл бұрын
These are very easily installed in existing houses without ripping walls out, even if you’re not remodeling you can have one installed for the same cost.
@Bigrignohio13 жыл бұрын
A question, with the tighter homes being built today do you have any concerns with back-drafting water heaters/furnaces/fireplaces when a central vacuum system is in use? For larger homes it probably would not be a problem as even minimal infiltration over such large areas would provide sufficient air. For smaller homes natural ACH levels may not be enough.
@noesalgado50383 жыл бұрын
Just here because I remodel a house that had this system in Texas . Never seen this system before. House was build back in the 80s homeowner don’t use it anymore .
@n407984 жыл бұрын
So the wall inlet can be used like a mini trashcan to throw away small stuff?
@kyledewar21174 жыл бұрын
Mine only turns on when metal connection is made when plugging hose into wall..does his turn on just by lifting the flap?..then yes i think you could!!
@christoobsdkb13 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on a central vac system versus a Dyson? I have been very impressed with Dysons ability to build a vacuum that puts out "clean" air, but was curious how it would compare to a central vac system like the one shown in the video.
@policedylan11 жыл бұрын
so i plan in getting one?, but i am going to have to put it into my house. with me not installing it in a new house, could i still put in the electric inlets? or would i have to get the ones where you would have to plug it into a wall outlet to power the motor in the brush head. Thanks!
@Lughnerson2 жыл бұрын
The tubes and pipes going outside are not sealed. Matt?
@panasonicvac40369 ай бұрын
That's carbon dust from the motors, it's normal.
@ralphspencer44426 жыл бұрын
What broke after 2 years
@nancymedlin31852 жыл бұрын
Matt, thanks for all your videos. My husband and I are in the beginning stages of building a house, and your videos have been immensely helpful. We are considering a central vac, but curious to get your current opinion since this video is over 10 years old. Are you installing these very often, and do you still recommend them? Thanks again for all the helpful content you provide!
@panasonicvac40369 ай бұрын
I know this is a year late but absolutely go for a central vac if you haven't yet. Easier to use, more versatile, more powerful, more quieter, and better filtering than ANY portable vacuum on the market. Best of all, they add value to the home!
@kyledewar21174 жыл бұрын
Why are the white pipes so dirty?
@uscjustins3 жыл бұрын
It's carbon dust from the brushes in the motor that is being attracted to the pipes via static electricity.
@febinutube11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining it dude.
@edyeU2oob4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to install one after house is built/remodeled? And what’s the average cost of one of these bad boys? (With installation) thanks.
@mikepaulus4766 Жыл бұрын
I have a contractor friend who would put central vac in all the houses he built. In 2008 he said they were $700 to install in new construction.
@elifire41474 жыл бұрын
Where does the new air that the vacuum displaces come from?
@igor11264 жыл бұрын
760 model uses 30A 110V.
@imark77777774 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that be an inlet and not an outlet, because after all it sucks?
@theresafitz954 жыл бұрын
You didn't use it?
@raystaccz91153 жыл бұрын
I was today years old when i found out about these
@dia48010 жыл бұрын
which central vac manufacturer do you recommend ?
@buildshow10 жыл бұрын
I've only ever used Vacuflo. Best, Matt
@compactc94 жыл бұрын
@LuxDude2003 Vacuums I don't recommend the Aerus unit, not too powerful and they use a horrid, heavy wire reinforced hose.
@compactc95 жыл бұрын
That’s actually got TWO big motors in that machine!
@doriscastewood99878 жыл бұрын
Can you add this system to a existing home I just build my a year ago..!! They don't offer this
@buildshow8 жыл бұрын
+doris castewood Probably not... at least not easily.
@michael73248 жыл бұрын
+Matt Risinger Well that sucks.
@sambrinkerhoff83318 жыл бұрын
+Michael 732 (Michael732) my grandmother added one to her already existing home and they said it was rather easy, it is a rancher but the company she got hers from said it's easy to install one.
@216robh7 жыл бұрын
I had one installed in my (existing) home. It took less than a day and didn't actually cost that much. I will never have a regular vacuum again!
@vacuumboy6.012 жыл бұрын
dear santa
@reseracer6 жыл бұрын
Magnum P.I brought me here
@StevenBlackStallion4 жыл бұрын
I think i will need one for my house
@skincarejunkie37874 жыл бұрын
I am here to find out what this central vacuum system thing is because apparently rich kids all have this. I learned that through reddit
@darkwaters10105 жыл бұрын
The irony of using a power guzzling vacuum system for "Green building".
@stephen27383 жыл бұрын
So young
@KarlLSnyder2 жыл бұрын
1st world problems
@rdillon5177 жыл бұрын
Next innovation is a fully operable upright with the 40v lithium technology.. Not this cluncky hole in the walls pipes getting clogged maze of dumb drum.