Best Central Vacuum Systems Buying Guide

There are many different types of central vacuum cleaners out there these days and they are different in many respects.

However, when you're trying to find the best central vacuum system, you should opt for the one with the highest cleaning power - this can be judged based on the criteria of horsepower or air flow. Central vacuum cleaners are generally rated this way, so this part won't be too hard to determine.

Another thing to consider is the size of your home. Remember that the central unit will be permanently placed in one spot - garage, basement, wherever you choose. All you'll need to move around will be an attachment. Make sure that the airflow rating is sufficient to cover the square footage of your home. If you are in doubt about which model to choose, find out the square footage of your home and provide this information to the manufacturer. They can give you information on models which will be suitable for your home.

Warranties are something else you need to think about. A warranty should provide you with the protection you'll need in the unlikely event of something going wrong with your equipment. The company you choose to purchase a unit from should also have good customer support, preferably 24/7 support so that there is always someone to assist you if you run into trouble with your unit.

The best central vacuum cleaners are not necessarily the most expensive ones. Generally, prices range from $500 to $1,500. You should also make sure that they come with attachments which will be useful for cleaning your home. For instance, you'll probably want brushes and crevice tools; these will let you clean problem areas more easily.

If you really don't have the time to check online vacuum cleaner reviews, then here's three models that get the best ratings from consumers...

The newest and according to many, the best central vacuum cleaner is manufactured by NuTone. This model has great suction power and an extensive system of filtration which can keep all the dust inside of the vacuum cleaner while you are cleaning.

The motor in this system is totally different from that in other units. The motor here has been designed from the ground up to clean even deep pile carpeting, leaving no ground-in dirt in your carpets or upholstery.

The central vacuum unit is compact and can fit in many spaces in your home you might have thought impossible. This model has a waterlift rating of 90 inches, capable of cleaning a 3,000 square foot area. There are also lights indicating if the tank is full, built in suppression and other features including a utility valve.

This central vacuum cleaning system is often considered to be better than the above model from NuTone, going by the reviews online. This model uses only one motor, but is so powerful that only one motor is needed.

The filter is self cleaning, so there is no need to keep removing the filter to clean it yourself - a nice feature indeed. The receptacle has an anti-microbial element which prevents the growth of microbes in the collection receptacle. This system is also nearly silent, appreciated by any owner.

This is the quietest central vacuum cleaning system we've ever seen. This model makes no sound that we could discern and so can be placed inside your home, provided you have the space.

Don't let it's silence fool you - this model is the strong silent type, with 5 times the power of any of its cousins in the MD central vacuum cleaning systems line.