Today we remember the few who have given so much for so many. Our youngest was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Army in May, Roger served in Vietnam, and my Dad was in WWII. Those serving their country are near and dear to our hearts. Today at Central Vacuum Stores, you can, once again, benefit from their service. For Memorial Day only, we are offerring free shipping on online orders over $25. Use the coupon code memorial to take advantage of the offer.
We've moved into the new facility and began shipping from there on Monday. We are still tweaking the building and adding much needed tools. One of the most challenging aspects of a facility this size is keeping it clean. This week our guys installed an Imperium CV15400/500 in the warehouse. Ths unit is a powerhouse and uses paper bags. In fact, it is one of the most powerful paper bag units on the market today. You get the power of a cyclonic with paper bag convenience!
The CV15400 has (2) two Lamb Ametek (Commercially rated) Premier 7.2in Tangential By-Pass all metal motors giving you powerful suction of 1268 air watts. The CV15000-400 allows for (2) two users to vacuum simultaneously. The CV15400 is designed with a foam-lined motor compartment that dramatically reduces the sound coming from the power unit and also comes with a muffler giving you a sound rating of 74db, being the strongest and quietest 240 voltage central vacuum on the market.
The CV15400 and the CV500 Paper Bag Dirt Canister are all steel construction and completely manufactured in the USA. The versatility of the dual canister allows you to mount the motor pod above the dirt canister, next to the dirt canister, or even in a separate location.
I mentioned earlier, that our installers put this unit in this week. At Central Vacuum Stores we don't just sell you central vacuum systems out of a warehouse somewhere, we are actually installing systems in our local market and have been for over 30 years. Some folks say they've been in the central vac business for years, but check it out, find out if they are installing units day after day year after year, gaining the expertise to offer DIY customers the best tech support available.
We move into our new 22,000 square foot facility this weekend. We are moving our warehouse and some of our team first, and then the end of June we are moving all our sales folks and the support team. One of the advantages of our bigger facility is now we have room to purchase in larger quanitities and get better pricing so we can offer you the best for less. Right now, we have some Eureka central vacuum attachments we purchased in a bulk lot, and the price is really good. These are quality attachments manufactured by Electrolux, the parent company of Beam and Eureka. They are available in direct connect and pigtail, and the Zuum set comes with the high quality Wessel Werk powerhead. If you aren't sure about the kind of hose you need (direct connect or pigtail), no worries. These hoses comeready to use for both pigtail and direct connect. Take a look at these attachments on our site.
 ECP700E Attachment Set 30ft DC/PT 099853
$344.00 |
 ECP750E Attachment Set 35ft DC/PT 099854
$375.00 |
 Zuum ECP800E Premium Attachment Set 30ft DC/PT
$399.00 |
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We are big pet lovers at Central Vacuum Stores.
This is Cash, Faith's dog. She rescued him as a puppy and he is quite the ball of energy. I think he is about 4 years old and Faith is still waiting for him to grow out of his "puppy" stage.
After almost 11 years, Roger and I lost our wonder dog, Rush, in March, and recently resuced another Weim, Buddy. Thomas' dog, Lilly is spending some time with us while Thomas renovates his house and she and Buddy are having a great time together.
It is our love of pets that inspired our Pets and Vets Specialty page. On this page, whether you are a pet owner, a veterinarian, or in the pet care business, you can find the highest quality vacuum and central vacuum accessories for pet care. Everything from grooming tools and brushes, to odor neutralizers, and vacuums with charcoal filters designed to minimize that pet smell in your vacuum. We even have aspiration systems for veterinarian offices.
What ever your pet cleaning needs, check out our Pets and Vets Specialty page here.
We don't have much carpeting in our house, but if I did, I would love it if I could use my central vacuum system to clean my carpet. Well, the good news is, you can! We have been selling wet interceptors for central vacuum systems for years. They are just great for spills and plumbing leaks on all surfaces, but you can also use a wet interceptor with your central vacuum system to clean your carpet.
Aqua Air has several carpet cleaning kits to choose from. These kits come with an interceptor and all the accessories you need for extraction style cleaning.
Aqua Air also manufactures a quality complete central vacuum system designed for wet pickup, and I mean really designed for wet pickup. Some units say they are wet pickup, but the wet, soggy gunk goes into your central vacuum unit and you have to dump it! YUCK The Aqua Air central vacuum is a self flushing system so you never have to empty. The dirt and debris is flushed out. You can purchase the carpet cleaning accessory kit for the Aqua Air.
Here's what scares me. I've raised a family (five kids and my baby graduates from college next weekend) so I know kids. If something gets spilled and you are using a wet interceptor, then there it is and you know you have to empty it, On the other hand, if you are using a "wet pickup" central vac that you have to dump, I can just see the kids sucking up something they've spilled, and forgetting to empty the central vacuum canister, and before you know it you have maggots in your central vacuum system. DOUBLE YUCK!
So, if you want a less expensive alternative to the Aqua Air central vacuum system, then I would definitely suggest the Aqua Air interceptor which is attached to your existing central vacuum unit. This way the wet, soggy gunk goes into the interceptor and never reaches your unit. You still have to empty the canister, but it is a much better alternative than letting that stuff sit in your central vacuum unit.
The Aqua Air Interceptor and Accessory Kit includes:
Model AA371 Residential Wet Cleaning Kit
Got questions? Call us at 1-800-221-8227 and talk to one of our experts.
If you live in a small space and thought a central vacuum system was not a possibility, think again. We just spent the week with the kids and grandkids in Puerto Rico. We stayed in a lovely complex called the Wyndam Rio Mar Oceanview Villas with an oceanview on one side and a mountainview on the other.
Being on the ocean there was a lot of sand so the floors were tiled. They provided us with brooms, but sweep as we may, you never really get up all the sand with a broom. These villas would have been the perfect place to install an InterVac compact central vacuum system. The InterVac is self-contained with no pipes to install. They can be recessed or flush mounted, making retrofitting simple.
With the 30 foot hose an InterVac will cover about 800 square feet. If your living space is larger then you might want to consider multiple units, but the price is right. Take a look at the InterVac compact central vacuum system for lofts, apartments and condos. You can call us at 1-800-212-8227 if you have any questions you need answered.
Finding a high quality set of central vacuum attachments is very important to realizing the full potential of a central vacuum system. Vacuflo attachment sets are among the best the industry has to offer. Our customers love the genuine Vacuflo tool kits and hoses. There are lots of alternatives that "fit" the Vacuflo, but they aren't the real deal. We got a letter this week from Vacuflo congratulating us on 25 years as a Vacuflo dealer. After 25 years we still love their products and love their attachment sets.
For even more help with choosing the correct Vacuflo Tool Kit, view detailed Vacuflo Valve Information here.
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There are lots of options if you want wet pickup with your central vacuum. We think the best option is an Aqua Air central vacuum power unit. The Aqua Air is made right here in the United States and is self-flushing. It is really very easy to install and just needs to be located near plumbing access. It's a powerful unit and our customers love them. There are other central vacuum systems that claim to pick up water, but the water goes into the tank and yuck, what if someone forgets to empty it immediately? Dirt and water sitting in a vacuum tank is just kind of disgustin
g. That's why we recommend the Aqua Air. It is a little more expensive than some of the other alternative central vacs, but the quality is worth it. Learn more about the Aqua Air here. You can also find installation instructions on our site if you are just curious about how the Aqua Air works.
If you want to save money then use an interceptor, we prefer the stand alone kind, so water is never left standing in your central vacuum system. Aqua Air also manufactures a high quality wet pickup interceptor. Call us if you have any questions. One of our experts is eager to take your call. 1-800-221-8227
Many years ago, before we sold on the Internet, we had a local vacuum store in St. Petersburg, Florida. One of our local celebrity customers was Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island. It was always so much fun when she came in the store.
On the Internet we have seen our list of celebrity and distinguished customers grow. This week we sold central vacuum product to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is a repeat customer at Central Vacuum Stores and I guess they've handed down their judgement on who to buy from on the Internet.
Earlier in the week we sold an Imperium CV7500 to a NASA contractor. The Imperium is made right here in the USA by Lindsay Mfg., one of the country's leading central vacuum manufacturers. Other companies have gone offshore with their production facilities, but Lindsay still assembles their units in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The Imperium is all steel and has a special powder coating that lasts for years. The specs on the Imperium CV7500 are impressive. The unit is cyclonic and vents outside, which was exactly what NASA wanted for the clean room where they will be using the system. Watch our video to learn more about the CV7500.
Finally, this week we contracted with the Humane Society to install a central vacuum system in one of their facilities. They also chose an Imperium central vacuum system. They had been shopping the Internet and got some really bad advice about venting their central vac system. When dealing with animals, it is very important to exhaust a central vacuum. We have seen this again and again during our three decades of central vacuum installation. When companies don't install it's difficult for them to offer reliable installation advice. The engineers and contractors on the job at the Humane Society knew venting was essential and chose the Imperium CV15400/500 dual motor system with convenient paper bags. This is a great product that allows two people to vacuum at one time. The Humane Society also chose our HolsterVac for cleaning convenience.
If you need help with your central vacuum purchase, call us at 1-800-221-8227, our vacuum experts are standing by to answer your questions.
We are in the home stretch of our new warehouse management and point of sale system and it hasn't left much time for blogging. I did want to remind our customers of the great selection of central vacuum accessories we carry. You can browse them here.
Among my favorite accessories is the HolsterVacRoger invented this little gem. We have one in our assembly shop at the store, we have one in our workshop at home, and I have one under my kitchen counter in our vacation home. It is sooo convenient because you just lift the wand from the holster and the central vacuum is turned on by a tiny induction switch...vacuum up your mess...and replace the wand to turn off the system. They come with a ten or thirty foot stretch hose. We've sold the Holster Vac for use in a variety of applications, including shops, beauty salons, and veterinarian offices. Recently a large engineering school included them in their plans for their teaching labs. It is so fast and so easy. Check it our on our website and don't miss Roger's video.
The year is coming to a close and it's been a whirlwind year for us. This small business has done our part to help with unemployment! We've added several full time and a few part time employees this year. We've also outsourced new Point of Sale and Warehouse Management projects. As we begin 2012 we are excited about a lot of changes that will take place during the first six months of the year. Our customers will notice the improved features as we complete each of the projects planned for this year.
No matter how many changes we make, our committment to our customers is what sets Central Vacuum Stores apart. Our expert staff has years of experience and are eager to answer ANY question you have, our prices are competitive and fair, if an item is in stock we ship quickly, and our return policy is customer friendly.
Our customers are so great and often they send us "love letters" thanking us for the pleasant buying experience. Business has kept us hopping this year, and I have not had the time to post many of our customer emails, (Since September I have saved 735 "love letters" from customers) so I thought I'd post just a few before the year ends. I cut and paste these emails, so you get to read them just like the customer sent them.
Hello Centralvac, First of all, Happy Holiday and Happy New Year to you all. It is Thursday 12/8 approx. 10:35 am and I just received the product I ordered. At this time, I could not be any happier then what I feel right now. With your help and guidance, a simple task was able to be accomplished in just four days. This task, which was originally taking a licensed electrician / condo manager almost 3 1/2 weeks to finish, was totally completed in a nick of time by a real live honest to goodness MORON named Tony Archer. I spent less time and money dealing with the REAL PROFESSIONALS at CENTRAL VAC then I did here back home with these no good incompetent #$$@#% FOOLS. I wish that I was RICH! Because if I was rich, I'd send you all some money! But I'm as broke as a lawn chair found in a garbage can in the winter time! Tony Archer
It was a great dealing with your company and your representatives. They were so much help to me. The new neutone vacuum far exceeded my expectations. It is much more the vacuum than the last one I had to purchase to replace my original. Your representative was precise and knowledgeable of what was needed. She was kind and didn't make me feel like I didn't know anything which I really didn't. I have now had 2 dealing with your company and will continue to use you as needed. Thank you again for your being so cordial to me.Mrs. John K. C.
Renee, I must say I have great experiences every time I deal with your company. I is not often these days when you call a company and have no problems and everyone is so nice.Thank you,Illyssa G
Renee, I would like to thank you and your entire support team for making our intercom purchase a pleasant experience. From placement of the order through the installation process, you were accessible and stayed on top of everything. You manage your business as though you were physically located next door to your customer. Frankly, I was not expecting that level of service and attention to detail from a purchase that I made over the Internet. Your follow up is very professional and underscores the good decision we made in selecting you for our purchase.John H
Just yesterday my wife and I were discussing the better quality and suction of our new vacuum. The installation was a snap. I was able to replace the old Nu-Tone with the new Imperium in 2 hours. We are extremely pleased with the product and its operation. Michael D.
I am truly impressed with my new central vacuum. I spoke to your staff and I was not pressured to buy any more than I truly needed and your staff even provided a small "discount" to me in consideration of my service to the US Military!! You have earned my respect and my loyalty as a customer.Major Zack Kolnsberg
I have been pleasantly surprised at the performance of the central vacuum system. Most impressive is the suction power with the extended length hose. The attachments provided meet every possible need. I use the vacuum both in my home and in my workshop/garage. The filter/bag combination provides both protection of the motor and ample room for debris. If there is one shortfall it is this. I live in the Southwest and during the summer months the heat from the central vacuum is very noticeable when I use it in a small room in my home. Otherwise I plan to purchase additional units for other residences. R. Reid
Hi Renee, Yes I am very pleased with my new vacuum! I had an older model, I’m guessing about 20 years old (it came with the house we bought) and had I known that upgrading to the new model was going to be this good I would have done it much sooner! My old model had an extra cord to attach to the vacuum head which was a hassle, the electric plug-in cord on the new model is longer than the old one which is good as well as it is permanently attached, also good. Plus, the hose is lighter. The customer service I received via the website and also via telephone was wonderful with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
thank you for your excellant service. the motor replacement for my beam vacuum was easy. a few screws to get the cover and exhaust off then spring clips, a ground screw and fast-on terminals to replace the motor. 15 minutes tops. Thank You. David M.
Dear Ms. Ambrose,Thank you for your assistance and sincere interest . I have been a Nutone customer for almost 50 years and this is the third Nutone Central Vacuum that I have purchased during that period of time. All of them performed very well and to date the newest, the VX 550C, appears to be as good or even better than the previous ones.Thank you again and I wish to say that I'm very impressed with the service that Central Vacuum Stores has given me. Sincerely, C. W. Schiffert, M.D.
Hi Renee,I moved into a house that had an older central vacuum system installed but no attachments at all. I didn’t know anyplace that sold parts so I searched the internet and found your company. I’m glad I did. I found everything I needed and more! Plus you had a special running that day I found your site. Quick easy purchase. Quick shipping, and pleasant communication will have me search for no other source for parts and accessories.Thank you.John O
You solved our problem! Your staff was so amazing because we were looking to replace a specific part and they went to great lengths to find that part for us. We are very pleased and we certainly will use Central Vacuum Stores again.Best Regards, Annette S
I am extremely pleased with my purchase from Central Vacuum Stores. Usually, I'm hesitant to order from stores or companies that I'm not familiar with. After pricing a new attachment set for my central vac at the local "discount" electrical supplier, I searched online for a less expensive option. Although I found a cheaper price on the set I needed, the company did not have a reasonable return policy. Central Vacuum Stores offered a lower price AND a generous return policy. I saved almost $100 and received my order promptly. The attachment set was everything as promised and I wish I had replaced my old set years ago. If you are a comparison shopper, this company is for you!>C. McCollum
We are waiting for the last set of grandkids to arrive tonight, then all will be well.
Merry Christmas to all our customers and friends. May you the find the joy and peace Christmas promises.
I'm not a big Macy's or Walmart fan. I know, I'm in the minority and I shop there, I'm just not a fan. I have nothing against the companies, but they have too much duplicate stuff for my taste. I know choices are important, but sometimes it's overkill and takes up too much of my time sorting through all the nearly identical products.
We don't carry Beam central vacuum power units anymore.(We do stock replacement parts for your Beam central vac) Electrolux is the parent company of Beam and they manufacture Electrolux, Beam, Honeywell, and Eureka units, as well as some private label products. We do carry Electrolux and Honeywell which are, for all intents and purposes, identical to Beam. We also carry Eureka filtered units. In addition you can find Canavac's Rhino Vac, Lindsey Manufacturing's AstroVac, and Imperium power units on our site, all offering inverted filter models, just like Beam central vacuum systems, except they are made in the U.S. and Canada. In total we have 15 different brands of central vacuum systems with inverted filters and that's enough.
Central Vacuum Stores has been in business since 1948, we have longevity and experience. We are an authorized dealer for most of the major central vacuum manufacturers in the U.S. We carefully consider which brands we want to carry because we don't like to have to wade through nearly identical products when we shop, and we think our customers feel the same way.
Thanks to all our customers for making Black Friday a success. I have been listening to Squawkbox on CNBC this morning and everyone is excited because internet sales were up on Black Friday. We're really excited because we beat the internet increase IBM is reporting. Thanks to everyone who helped!
Today, on Cyber Monday, Central Vacuum Stores is giving away money! Make ANY purchase over $100 and earn FREE Central Vacuum gift cards. If you are installing a central vacuum system or intercom you can start your purchase today, earn a gift card, and when you complete your purchase you'll have a gift card to use!
Today is even bigger than our Black Friday sale! We are not limiting your savings to any particular brand or product, you can save on everything you buy.
Today, people all across the country will take time to reflect and offer Thanks for the blessings of life. We like to let your customers know we are thankful and so once a year, on Thanksgiving, we offer absolutely free shipping on every single order that comes in, regardless of the size of the order. We normally offer free shipping on all orders over $60, but today the offer is for everyone. Not a lot of hype, just a free gift to all our customers. Tomorrow morning we hit the floor running, but today we rest and say thanks.
If you don't want to watch the football game, Click below and take a look at our Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. We offer some of the best central vacuum and intercom deals on the internet.
Cyber Monday Gift Card Give-away
P.S. Another Thanks for all your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were able to write a check for over $1400 to Moffitt Cancer Center thanks to your purchases of Imperium central vacs and attachment sets.
