In today’s competitive market you need your homes to stand out from the rest. VACUFLO® central vacuum systems help diversify your home and allow you to offer your customers an amenity they will love.
Unlike some manufacturers, VACUFLO takes a different approach with our central vacuum systems by focusing on the end-user cleaning experience. We know that your customers are more interested in the products they will be using everyday in their homes. This is why we offer accessories and features like Hide-A-Hose, Vroom and Spot that make cleaning more convenient and quick.
Our central vacuum systems also offer the Green Building and Healthy Home/Indoor Air Quality benefits your homebuyers want!
VACUFLO offers a variety of support materials and services designed to make selling our products easier. Whether it’s selecting the right product, getting the materials to the jobsite on time, being available to answer your questions or helping you educate the homebuyer, our knowledgeable staff makes your needs a priority.
VACUFLO offers numerous support programs to get Builders up and running quickly with our central vacuum systems.
Model Home Program
We offer special pricing programs for systems installed in model homes because we know once your customers see the system in operation, they will want one!
Merchandising Support
Literature, signage and customized advertising materials will help promote VACUFLO for you. Utilize our attractive, working point-of-purchase displays so customers can experience central vacuum cleaning firsthand and visualize the unit installed in their homes. The display showcases all of our unique hose management products including Hide-A-Hose, Vroom and Spot.
Sales Training
Our professional sales staff will provide a comprehensive training program covering all aspects of VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems. Training topics include Product Review, Simple Tips for Selling, The Art of the Demo and How to Accurately Quote and Estimate.
VACUFLO Central Vacuum Installation
Central vacuum systems can be installed in both new construction as well as existing homes. For retrofits, your central vacuum system can usually be installed in less then a day with no structural modifications needed! Central Vacuum tubing is run through the walls in your house to strategically placed inlet valves. The valves will provide you complete access to all your living space with your central vacuum hose. The power unit will then be installed in a basement, garage or utility room.
Installation is hassle free! We follow ASTM standards to make sure the system is installed correctly. Our experienced staff will provide quality, professional installation in your new construction or existing structures.
Central Vacuum Hose Management Solutions
Your customers want products that make their lives easier and more convenient. They look to you as the expert for these types of amenities for their home.
While standard central vacuums are more powerful and convenient then portable vacuums, some users do not like managing the bulky hose.
Imagine offering a product where your homeowner did not have to go to the closet and get that cumbersome hose. They just flip open a valve on the wall and pull out as much hose as needed! Or, open a cabinet and clean their daily messes as they happen!
Offer your homebuyers the ultimate in whole-house cleaning convenience — VACUFLO’s line of hose management products including Hide-A-Hose, Vroom and Spot. These products provide hose at hand convenience for all cleaning applications!
Hide-A-Hose
Hide-A-Hose is a space-saving retractable hose system that stores up to 50 feet of central vacuum hose in the tubing within the wall.
With the Hide-A-Hose system, you simply pull out the length of hose needed for the cleaning job, connect a TurboCat powerhead, and begin vacuuming. When finished, the system uses the suction from the VACUFLO central vacuum power unit to retract the hose back into the PVC tubing installed within the walls of the home.
Since each inlet valve has a hose stored within the tubing inside the walls, longer hoses can be used (one hose can cover up to 2,300 square feet), reducing the number of inlets required for whole-house coverage.
No more carrying the hose up and down stairs or from room to room. All you carry is the lightweight hose handle, wand and cleaning tool!
Vroom
Vroom is ideal for quickly cleaning small spaces and dry messes in high traffic areas of your home, such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. Its instant accessibility makes it a great addition to your more-thorough weekly cleaning regimen.
Vroom turns on and off automatically to make cleaning simple – just lift the hose and you’re ready to clean. Features up to 24′ of retractable hose.
Vroom installs neatly inside most standard cabinets so it’s there when you need it, but tucked away out of sight when you don’t. It’s perfect for everyday use, anytime you need to clean a mess fast. Plus, no more lugging around your central vacuum hose or gathering multiple supplies – broom, sponge or paper towels.
Vroom comes complete with a convertible floor/rug tool and an adjustable wand.
For more information visit www.vroomyourroom.com.
Spot by Vroom
Spot is designed for specific daily messes in the homes. Quick clean spots like the dryer lint screen and the cat litter box with Spot!
Stores up to 10 feet of hose in the wall for convenient “on the spot” cleaning. Remains completely concealed in the wall until you need it.
Easily accessible when vacuuming messes, just lift the lid and pull out the hose – it retracts back into the wall when you’re finished.
Perfect in mudrooms, laundry rooms, and where daily cleanups are needed – by the litter box, by the lint screen, at entrances.
If there are no cabinets available for a Vroom, Spot is a great alternative. Spot comes with a removable dusting brush, and is available in 3 colors to match any décor – white, black and almond.
For more information visit www.spotbyvroom.com.
WallyFlex
WallyFlex is here to save the day. The WallyFlex butler system mounts on any wall in your home, providing an innovative auxiliary hose for any central vacuum system. This makes WallyFlex an essential tool for your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and even the closet.
WallyFlex is also:
- Easy to use and handy for quick cleanups of dry messes
- Has a 13-foot expandable hose that cleans all surfaces
- Easily installed like a standard central vacuum valve
- Extremely affordable and always there when you need it!
For more information visit www.wallyflex.com.
Green Building with VACUFLO Central Vacuums
Today’s environmentally conscious homeowners are demanding and getting improved energy efficiency, better indoor air quality and smarter use of building materials. These “green” building initiatives not only protect the environment, but also improve comfort and boost home value.
VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems have a unique role to play in “green” homes. By removing 100% of vacuumed dirt and dust, they ensure healthy indoor air and reduce the discomfort of allergy sufferers by more than 60%. VACUFLO Systems also offer these benefits:
Improved Indoor Air Quality
VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems can help improve indoor air quality by capturing 100% of all vacuumed dirt, dust and allergens with no recirculation of particles back into the living area.
All you discard is the dust
Unlike uprights, which are often discarded after only a few years, VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems keep up worry-free cleaning for decades. A Limited Lifetime Warranty ensures it.
No additional electricity
VACUFLO offers turbine-powered powerheads. Turbines run off the airflow of your central vacuum system so they require no additional electricity to operate.
Say NO to noise pollution
VACUFLO features sound-dampening designs that keep homes peacefully quiet.There’s never been a quieter, more powerful combination than VACUFLO Central Vacuum Systems and Turbine Powerheads.
Earn Points with Central Vacuums
Organizations like Earth Advantage®, Environments for Living®‚ and the US Green Building Council with its LEED®‚ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System are providing standards and certification to ensure that best practices are followed across the country.
Central Vacuum Systems earn 1 point in the LEED-H standard and 5 points in the NAHB Green Building Standard.
Build a Healthy Home with VACUFLO Central Vacuums
Your homebuyers want to create a clean and healthy home environment for their family. Many people take their home’s air for granted and assume it is safe, clean and breathable. The problem is, indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air! Several reasons for this increase include today’s more tightly sealed housing construction, synthetic building materials and furnishings, and chemically formulated household products.
Most people spend 90% of their time indoors. Poor indoor air quality can affect health, safety and comfort – especially in children and the elderly. With powerful motors and no recirculation of particles, VACUFLO central vacuums eliminate 100% of vacuumed dirt, dust and allergens, creating a healthier home with cleaner indoor air.
Leading organizations are talking about how central vacuum systems improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ):
“Using central vacuum systems that are vented to the outdoors can significantly reduce dust mites, pollens, animal dander and other allergy causing agents.” – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“Central vacuum systems are among the best indoor air quality investments for your home.” – BUILDER Magazine
“Allergy sufferers’ symptoms can be improved up to 61% when using a central vacuum system.” – University of California Davis School of Medicine
“The healthiest type of vacuum to operate is a central vacuum that is vented outdoors.” – The Healthy Home Institute
Central Vacuum Installation FAQ
Does the complete system have to be installed at one time?
No. Some homeowners choose to rough-in the tubing system when a home is being built and then complete the system by adding the power unit and inlet valves at a later time.
Will I need an inlet valve installed in every room?
No. For maximum cleaning convenience and whole-house coverage, inlet valves are strategically placed throughout the home. You can estimate one inlet valve for every 600 square feet of living space. The average home (2000 sq. ft.) would need 4-5 inlets. Sq. ft. of home/600 = # of inlet valves. H-P Central Vacuums provide whole-house cleaning coverage with as few inlet valves as possible. Tubing and low-voltage wiring are run in tandem to each valve location, speeding up installation.
What is the standard height for installing the inlet valve?
Valves are typically mounted at the same height as electrical receptacles.
Where is the power unit typically installed?
The power unit is typically located in a garage, basement or utility room.
How much tubing do I figure per inlet valve?
Each valve will use approximately 20′ of tubing.
When do I use a 90 short elbow vs. a 90 sweep elbow?
A 90 short elbow (also called a 90 adapter elbow) is designed to use at each inlet valve location. The tight 90 acts as a trap for debris that might be too large to pass completely through the tube system. For example, if you vacuumed up a small toy or even a comb, it would most likely get caught in the adapter elbow, preventing the system from a potential clog.
How many square feet will one valve cover?
One valve will cover approximately 600 square feet of living space. This estimate is based on using a standard 30′ hose. If a shorter hose is used, more valves are needed.
Do systems need to be exhausted to exterior?
True Cyclonic Systems must be exhausted outside. Filtered Cyclonic Systems are designed with optional exhaust – the unit can be exhausted outside if desired.
Where do I run the trunk line?
The trunk line will be run either in the basement or in the attic. The trunk line should be run as straight as possible from the power unit location to the farthest inlet valve.
Can I locate the Power Unit in an attic?
We do not recommend placing the power unit in an attic. The attic space may retain heat and cause the motor to experience premature failure. An attic location may also be difficult to reach when the dirt canister needs emptied.
How do I recommend the correct power unit for a specific job?
Each power unit is manufactured with a specific motor to handle a suggested sq. ft. area. All you need to do is figure the homes total square footage and locate the correct power unit on the Performance Specs. These may vary for Hide-A-Hose installations.
What is the longest recommended run of tubing?
Each power unit is different. However, we provide general guidelines in the Vacuflo Installation Guide. The longest run of tubing is the run from the power unit to the farthest inlet valve including the fittings.
Does an electrician need to install the Electravalves?
In most instances, an installer can install the low voltage portion of the Electravalves. Each Electravalve has a 6′ length of 120 v wire that will need hardwired into electrical system by a certified electrician.
Can I use schedule 40 tubing plumbers tubing?
The 2″ PVC central vac tubing is different from plumbing grade tubing. Central vacuum tubing is manufactured with a completely smooth interior to prevent the tube system from catching small dirt particles and building a clog.
How long does it take to install a Central Vacuum System?
Most new home installations can be complete in less than one day.
What is a rough-in?
The rough-in consists of determining valve placement and installing the mounting plate, elbow, and drywall cover (this is called a drop), in the wall. Once the home is ready for completion, the installer will return and run the trunk line, low voltage wiring, connect the inlet valves, and hang the power unit.
Is it possible for objects to get caught in tubing?
It is not likely as long as the tube system is properly installed. Typically any object that can fit through the inlet valve will be sucked through the tubing and end up in the dirt canister.
Best Warranty in the Central Vac Industry
Your VACUFLO® system is covered by the industry’s best warranty! VACUFLO’s Lifetime Limited Warranty covers ALL permanently installed components (including motors, PC boards, dirt canisters, tubing and inlet valves) of your system for as long as you live in your home. A labor warranty offers additional protection, covering the cost of service calls. VACUFLO True Cyclonic units offer 3 years of included labor, while VACUFLO Filtered Cyclonic units feature 1 year of included labor. Warranty details are below.
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Cyclonic Lifetime + 3 Limited Warranty
Filtered Cyclonic Lifetime + 1 Limited Warranty
Hide-A-Hose Warranty
Vroom & Spot Warranty
Accessory Warranty
True Cyclonic Lifetime + 3 Limited Warranty
VACUFLO Central Vacuums are manufactured by H-P Products, Inc., 512 W. Gorgas Street, Louisville, Ohio, 44641. The following is the exclusive limited warranty provided by H-P Products, Inc. All permanently installed components of the VACUFLO Built-In Central Vacuum System are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care as long as the original consumer owns the home of the original installation or until the system is removed from its’ original installation location, whichever occurs first.
In the event of a defect in permanently installed components of the VACUFLO System, an authorized VACUFLO dealer should be contacted. The dealer will repair or replace (at H-P Products, Inc.’s option) any permanently installed defective part or parts at your location at no labor cost for a period of three (3) years. Thereafter, repaired or replacement (at our option) part or parts will be provided to you for any items under warranty.
Attachments: VACUFLO cleaning attachments including: turbine power brushes, non-electric hoses, wands, tools and tool caddies are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In the event of a defect in a VACUFLO cleaning attachment, the attachment will be repaired or replaced (at H-P Products, Inc. option) at an authorized VACUFLO dealer location at no cost to you for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. Electric powerheads and hoses are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for one (1) year from original date of purchase, as more fully set forth in the electric powerhead manual. There is no warranty for consumable items such as light bulbs, belts and beater brushes.
Non-residential: In non-residential applications the VACUFLO System will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Hoses, tools, turbine attachments and other attachments will be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
Limitations of Warranty: This Limited Lifetime Warranty begins on the date of the original purchase of the unit. This Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover (a) any power unit purchased from a non-authorized VACUFLO dealer; (b) any VACUFLO central vacuum system which has not been installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended instructions; (c) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment which has been altered or modified in any way; (d) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment which has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation; (e) any damage due to shipping and handling; (f) any damage due to installation or faulty installation; (g) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment upon which an unauthorized repair or service has been performed; or (h) the Hide-A-Hose Retractable Hose Management System.
AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST HAVE REGISTERED THE VACUFLO CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT ONLINE AT www.cvacregistration.com, OR BY COMPLETING AND MAILING THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD. PROOF OF PURCHASE MAY BE REQUIRED.
THIS WARRANTY IS A SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THERE IS NO LIABILTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SYSTEM.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation or warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Filtered Cyclonic Lifetime + 1 Limited Warranty
VACUFLO Central Vacuums are manufactured by H-P Products, Inc., 512 W. Gorgas Street, Louisville, Ohio, 44641. The following is the exclusive limited warranty provided by H-P Products, Inc. All permanently installed components of the VACUFLO Built-In Central Vacuum System are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care as long as the original consumer owns the home of the original installation or until the system is removed from its’ original installation location, whichever occurs first.
In the event of a defect in permanently installed components of the VACUFLO System, an authorized VACUFLO dealer should be contacted. The dealer will repair or replace (at H-P Products, Inc.’s option) any permanently installed defective part or parts at your location at no labor cost for a period of one (1) year. Thereafter, repaired or replacement (at our option) part or parts will be provided to you for any items under warranty. Filter cartridges are not covered under warranty and should be replaced yearly.
Attachments: VACUFLO cleaning attachments including: turbine power brushes, non-electric hoses, wands, tools and tool caddies are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In the event of a defect in a VACUFLO cleaning attachment, the attachment will be repaired or replaced (at H-P Products, Inc. option) at an authorized VACUFLO dealer location at no cost to you for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. Electric powerheads and hoses are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for one (1) year from original date of purchase, as more fully set forth in the electric powerhead manual. There is no warranty for consumable items such as filters, light bulbs, belts and beater brushes.
Non-residential: In non-residential applications the VACUFLO System will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Hoses, tools, turbine attachments and other attachments will be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
Limitations of Warranty: This Limited Lifetime Warranty begins on the date of the original purchase of the unit. This Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover (a) any power unit purchased from a non-authorized VACUFLO dealer; (b) any VACUFLO central vacuum system which has not been installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended instructions; (c) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment which has been altered or modified in any way; (d) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment which has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation; (e) any damage due to shipping and handling; (f) any damage due to installation or faulty installation; (g) any VACUFLO central vacuum system or attachment upon which an unauthorized repair or service has been performed; or (h) the Hide-A-Hose Retractable Hose Management System.
AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST HAVE REGISTERED THE VACUFLO CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT ONLINE AT www.cvacregistration.com, OR BY COMPLETING AND MAILING THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD. PROOF OF PURCHASE MAY BE REQUIRED.
THIS WARRANTY IS A SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THERE IS NO LIABILTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SYSTEM.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation or warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Hide A Hose Inc. warrants that the Hose, Fittings, and Valve when used for household purposes, pursuant to seller’s instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of the initial consumer purchase. Hide A Hose Inc. warrants that the RF Handle (not including battery) when used for household purposes, pursuant to seller’s instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period one (1) year from the date of initial consumer purchase. Hide A Hose Inc. warrants the accessories when used for household purposes, pursuant to seller’s instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (3) years from the date of the initial consumer purchase. Hide A Hose Inc. warrants the above mentioned products when used in a commercial application to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the initial consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the replacement of defective parts and any costs of shipping shall be incurred by the purchaser.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AND HIDE A HOSE INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILIITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, AND LIMITS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY TO THE PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. Hide A Hose Inc. – 16726 146th SE Suite 135 Monroe WA 98272
Vroom and Spot are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In the event of a defect in Vroom or Spot it will be repaired or replaced (at H-P Products, Inc. option) at an authorized dealer location at no cost to you for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In non-residential applications Vroom and Spot are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase.
All turbine power brushes are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. When purchased with a VACUFLO Central Vacuum System, VACUFLO cleaning attachments including: non-electric hoses, wands, tools and tool caddies are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In the event of a defect in a VACUFLO cleaning attachment, the attachment will be repaired or replaced (at H-P Products, Inc. option) at an authorized VACUFLO dealer location at no cost to you for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. Attachments purchased separately from the system as well as any Electric powerheads and hoses are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and care for one (1) year from original date of purchase, as more fully set forth in the electric powerhead manual. There is no warranty for consumable items such as filters, light bulbs, belts and beater brushes.