Going with trusted brand names is a consumer tendency that dates back to the advent of mass media. While there may be an inherent quality to products made by certain companies, this doesn’t generally hold true all the time. Immediately purchasing a Nutone central vac system because that was a recurring search result in your shopping may not only be a waste of money, but a waste of time as well. That’s because having a centralized vacuum system in your home entails far more than unpacking a box and flipping a switch. You’ll need to run special tubing that runs from installed wall inlets back to a power unit and receptacle. Jumping at the opportunity to buy a product that’s heavily advertised could result in having a power unit that doesn’t properly meet the needs of your house, either by lacking vacuum power or proper receptacle space.
People with large, two-story homes quickly realize a traditional upright vacuum isn’t the best tool for keeping the carpets and floors clean. A central system means you may only have to empty the receptacle once every few months instead of all the time. Additionally, the suction force offered usually far exceeds what anything other than a high-end portable model can offer. Ultimately, the price of a top-of-the-line moveable unit and house-wide vacuum system can end up being the same, even with installation. But purchasing the right unit with the right amount of power depends on your home’s size, layout and styles of flooring that a highly advertised model isn’t guaranteed to meet.
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