Just as important as the central vacuum unit are the attachment sets and accessories that accompany your central vacuum system. Better quality cleaning accessories make your job easier and give much better results. Quality attachments and accessories not only make your cleaning job more pleasant, they are also an equal contributor to the overall cleaning performance of your central vacuum system. Better quality attachments make all the difference when cleaning your home, not just the central vacuum unit.

One common misconception is that the attachment kit you buy needs to be from the same company or brand as your vacuum unit, this is simply not true. Almost all central vacuum manufacturers do not manufacture their own Attachment Sets or accessories because they rely on suppliers in the industry whose specialty it is to study and develop better quality cleaning tools. Just like General Motors and Ford do not manufacture tires, they too rely on the technology available from the tire companies and focus instead on the engineering automobiles, not tires. The most important factor for your attachment kit is the type of wall inlet you have installed. If you have "Direct Connect" inlets, then you will need to order a "Direct Connect" style attachment kit. If you have bare floors, or bare floors with carpet but do not have electrified inlets, then you will need to order a "Pigtail" style. If you have all bare floors, or very low pile rugs that don't require an electric carpet nozzle, you may not need to choose between the two styles, but use a standard hose or "Low Voltage" hose which allows you to turn the vacuum on and off at the handle. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the right type of attachment kit.

What Type of Attachment Set Do I Need?
Bare Floor Attachment Kit
If your looking to clear just the bare floors in your home, along with low pile area rugs, a bare floor attachment kit would be right for you.

Air Driven Attachment Kit
If you have low pile carpeting (i.e. Berber) and no pet hair problems then an air driven kit will suit you just fine. Air driven kits are not recommended for medium or high pile carpeting, but can be used on your bare floors.

Electric Driven Attachment Kit
If you have any pile carpeting, especially medium to high pile. Electric kits are the strongest and most efficient kits available. These kits provide a deeper, faster clean and are needed for homes where pet hair is a problem.

If unsure about what type of attachment you should purchase, please feel free to contact us. One of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you.