Many people that have a central vacuum system installed into their home find them tremendous for cleaning their home. However, they often dismiss central vacuum accessories as being superfluous to requirements and this could not be further from the truth. In this article we will discuss some of the main mistakes that people make regarding central vac accessories.
1. They disregard hose socks for a central vacuum system
Having a central vacuum hose sock on the hose of your central vacuum system may not seem very important. However, if you have valuable furniture in your home, it is advisable that you fit a hose sock as this will prevent friction marks from getting onto your furniture over time. The problem with these marks is that you will not notice them accumulating until they are there and your furniture is damaged.
2. They do not upgrade their central vacuum accessories regularly.
Manufacturers of these systems are constantly upgrading their accessories as better technology allows them to produce more useful items to add to their range. You may not need to upgrade your base unit for many years, but it is advisable to keep abreast of developments in the accessories market and to upgrade the accessories for your system at regular intervals.
3. They insist on sticking with the original hose that came with the system.
One of the features of a central vacuum system is its longevity. Many homeowners have these systems in their home for quite a few years without having had to upgrade. However technology with regard to central vacuum accessories in general, and central vac hoses in particular, has moved on quite considerably and modern hoses can be a lot longer and lighter than their predecessors. If you have an older type hose for your system, you should consider getting an upgrade.