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Who knew choosing a vacuum could be so stressful? With a central vacuum, you're pretty much committing for life, so it carries long-term consequences.
When we built our last custom home we found out—the hard way—how painful those consequences can be. We choose a company that will not be named to install our vacuum, intercom, and security system. On each project, they oversold and under-delivered. By a mile. None of the systems had the promised setup, functionality, or performance. So I was determined to get a good price on a system that actually works and with attachments that won't fall apart in three months.
As I wrote earlier, I really wanted the Hide-A-Hose system because it would resolve the hose lugging annoyance factor. But it turns out that cool system just about doubles most bids. And in the configuration I wanted (one Hide-A-Hose per floor, each with a tool kit), it put the price well over budget. In the end, I decided that the convenience wasn't worth the added cost and added maintenance risk.
We choose Interior Built-In Systems. Al Nielson was very helpful and had good, cost-saving suggestions. The system we chose is much simpler, but still meets our needs. We are getting:
- 1 Vacuflo model 566Q
- 3 tool kits (30′ hose, bare floor, rug tool, crevice too, dusting brush, floor mop)
- 3 turbine powerheads
- 8 inlet valves, single volt
- 2 garage valves
- 1 garage tool kit
- 1 Vroom
Interior Built-In Systems doesn't have a web site (I know!), but you can still reach Al the old fashioned way. (He does have an iPad, so he's headed in the right direction!)
Interior Built-In Systems
Al Nielsen
801.375.0130
PO Box 1281
Provo, Utah 84603
I'd also like to give a shout out to the other three company representatives who:
- Put up with my myriad questions for well over a week
- Were helpful and responsive
- Did their best to spec multiple options
Tom Pigsley
AVC Lifestyles
801.913.9541
Reed Snarr
Reed's Built-Ins
801.375.4919
Jerry Bickmore
Hearth & Home
801.809.4420
If a central vacuum isn't in your future, you can get a great vacuum and all the accessories you need and 10% off your order online!
Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.
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