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With
so many different brands to choose from, it can be difficult to
find the best unit for you. Our staff here at Central Vacuum
Supplier.com came up with our "What We Suggest" area of the site to
make it easier for you to find a good quality central vacuum. We
do not endorse or "push" one particular brand, but rather show
you our best units according to their power, quietness, warranty
and more importantly our experience over the years with those
units or brands. We know that everyone is different and
different things matter to different people, so we made sure to include
the "Key Features" of each unit, not just the suction power.
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We
feel this is the best way to help people decide which central
vacuum unit to purchase. Some units are more money than others,
some units are cheaper. Some units may be slightly stronger but
have a short warranty. Some units might be a little less
powerful but offer a longer warranty and quietness. Like we mentioned above, different things matter to different
people, so we laid out all the most important specs for you to
see. To make it even easier for you, we have narrowed it down to
the best 5 units we offer, so you don' have to sort through them
all. And as always, if you find yourself wanting to know more or
are unsure about anything, please feel free to give us a call.
Our trained staff will be happy to take your call and answer any
questions you may have.
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Want to know how we come up with the central vacuums we suggest?
The information below will explain how we come up with our
lists and the criteria we look for. We do not endorse, "push" or
promote one or two particular brands due to high air watts or
profit margin. We use our experience and knowledge of all the
units we offer to come up with what we will fill are our best 5
central vacuum units.
Suction Power - Are Air Watts Everything?
Although suction power is important, it shouldn't be the single
most important factor when buying a central vacuum unit. However, you do want to make sure you have a strong enough unit
to get the job done. After all, you do not want to have to clean
the same area twice. Suction power is most commonly measure in
"Air Watts". Typically, the higher the air watts the stronger
the vacuum, but high air watts isn't everything and doesn't
compensate for short warranties, loudness, poor filtration or a
bad track record or technical issues. For example, if one
central vacuum unit has 20 more air watts (not even noticeable
when vacuuming), but the warranty is 5 -7 years shorter, which
would you choose? So while suction power is important, it is just one
of a few key factors to consider.
Filtration & Quietness
We know that the quietness of the unit only matters to some
people, but we feel it is important to have a quieter machine.
The quieter the machine, the more enjoyable the cleaning
experience.
Loud central vacuums also tend to vibrate, so although not
overly important, having a quiet central vacuum would be nice.
The filtration of a vacuum is very important, but also a matter
of preference. No matter what you read on the Internet or
elsewhere, one central vacuum filtration type is no better or
worse than the other. Filtration should not be a deciding factor
in why one unit is better than another, and we do not use
filtration as a means of making our list. However, the
filtration will matter to you the customer, so we make sure to
inform you what style filtration system the unit has. So whether
you want a central vacuum that uses bags or if you prefer a unit
that you can simply dump out without buying bags, it is up to
you and your preference.
Warranty
Lets face it, warranty is important. The warranty of a central
vacuum, or any product for that matter, usually indicates how
much faith the manufacture has in their product. If both central vacuums
have the same power or close to it, but one unit has a 10 year
warranty versus a 3 year, obviously the unit with the longer
warranty makes the cut. It comes down to peace of mind. Also
keep in mind there is no such thing as a "Lifetime Warranty".
You will see on many sites "Limited Lifetime", which can be
confusing. What this means is the motor and electrical parts
have a separate warranty from the canister or body. For example,
a "Limited Lifetime" warranty would be might look like this; 5
years on the motor, lifetime on the body or canister. So don't
be mislead and make sure to ask if unsure.
Track Record or Our Personal Experience
In our opinion, this just may be the most important factor in
making our list. When you deal with central vacuum
on a daily basis for so many years, you tend to get a
feel for what is good and what is not. It's pretty easy to keep
track of, or notice which particular brands or models we get
complaints from or technical issues with. If we know a
particular brand is notorious for having numerous technical
issues, we simply won't recommend it. Our many years of experience
have allowed us to determine which brands are more likely to
need work done, or which brands will probably never need more
than a routine service for the next 15 years or more. Having
that sort of hands-on experience and knowledge allows us to
guide our customers in the right direction. After all, if your
having problems with your unit, so are we. |
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