Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hi,

Considering the increasing high prices of some of our "deluxe" canister and upright vacuums, where do central vacuum systems stand in the current economy? Though not much of an option for apartment dwellers and renters, I'm beginning to get the feeling that durable central vacs may be a great deal for home owners.

For the price of a high-end Miele, etc., plus the advantage of less consumables requirement it would seem, at least to me, that an externally vented "bagless" central vac system might save users a lot of money over even just a few years of use.

Venson

The problem with CV installation in the UK is because of many factors:

Fitting it retro style can cost from £1000 to £ 4000 (U.S conversion = $1588.32 to $6353.28) depending on the type of house. In the UK most houses, if they aren't all timber based modern range from a mix of wood and stone to complete stone work homes where retro fitting is very expensive. Obviously it is cheaper when homes are just being built and the CV addition is therefore factored into the cost making it cheaper and easier to design around.

The second factor is that whilst the idea of Central Vacs are appealing, a lot of brands who sold the CV idea in the 1970s no longer produce parts or accessories. I've only known two people in the UK who have central vacs fitted from when they bought their homes in the 1970's and one of them only uses their CV once in a while because its either too cold to go outside to empty the bin, messy and also a bit of a challenge as the owner gets older to constantly have to bend down to the floor to carry or change over the hose.

It is therefore far cheaper to buy two vacuums if you happen to live in a home that has two floors than consider the central vac idea, particularly as it doesn't cost $1000  / £629.31 for a "top end" Miele in the UK for each vacuum. At the most, Venson, it is half the price for top end Miele vacuums here in the UK.

vacmanuk wrote:

My goodness!  Does this mean I'll have to move?

Venson

Venson wrote:

CVS was and still is IMHO a vacuum feature best sold in new home constructions.  Especially multi floor and large square footage dwellings.  As this sector as suffered the effects of the housing downturn in the USA, CVS must have probably too.

Carmine D.

Venson wrote:
LOL you may have to!

vacmanuk wrote:

Well . . . anything for a bargain.

Venson