There are some common central vacuum problems which we see contantly.  One of the most common central vacuum system repair requests is to fix a system with reduced suction.  Most commonly, this is caused by a clog in the hose. Before calling a repair tech about a clog, check the filter bag. Oftentimes, we find the canister is full or incorrectly inserted. After that, check the exhaust vent (if your system has one). Those can also clog, which is a pretty easy fix to do yourself and can save you some money. If neither of these are the problem, and you follow our steps to find a clog and determine that is the issue (or, if you don’t, but can’t figure out the problem), then contact a service company and they can fix the problem pretty quickly.

Another common central vacuum system problem is a leak in the system. The most common solutions involve finding a broken or faulty cover. What this causes is multiple inlets to attempt to work simultaneously, which creates havoc for your system. This also does apply to a toe kick door, so if that is stuck open, it will cause an issue. If the issue is not related to an inlet cover, then it is usually cracked tubing, which is a pretty easy fix for our repair team.

Lastly, we run into issues with systems that either won’t turn on or won’t turn off.  First, check the circuit breaker for a tripped circuit. Next, check the central vacuum system for a reset button. More often than not one of these two problems will fix the issue. If not, there might be an issue with the power supply to the system or the motor.

If you are having problems with reduced suction, clogs, leaks, or systems which won’t turn on or turn off,  the answer is usually pretty simple.  And if you need some help along the way, please contact our service team and we will send someone out to solve the issue.