As with any other service, there are plenty of clients who have the ability and knowledge to perform this task. But many wonder what the required skills and knowledge are, as well as what else is needed to install a central vacuum system.

To install a central vacuum system yourself, you will first need to learn about systems, how they work, and which one is right for you. After you make that decision, you have to learn what, specifically, your system requires; does it have an external exhaust? Can it go in either an attic or a garage, or only one? Does it require any special mountings or filters? After you have figured all of this out, your next step in installing a central vacuum system is determining where the inlets should be placed so that they will have maximum efficiency and usability. Installing unnecessary inlets is time consuming and can affect the strength of your system, and installing systems in the wrong places can make it cumbersome to connect a hose, get around a bend, or into a room.

Once you have figured out all of this, it is time to begin the actual installation. Installing a central vacuum system involves opening up walls, running cables, running pipes, installing an exhaust, going into crawlspaces if available, and hooking up the electric wires. If this is all stuff you are comfortable with, then you need to plan it out and determine how long it will take you to research and install a central vacuum system. Most contractors will have one short consultation with you to go over your needs and options, then spend one day installing the system. They can also often get a discount on the system, or help you find cheaper options than you will ever find by contacting the manufacturers.

So, if you have the time, resources, knowledge, and skill required to install a central vacuum system yourself, then it might make sense to do it yourself. But if you don’t, then it might be a good idea to contact a professional central vacuum system contractor who can help you make these decisions and install the system.