The HausVac Blog

Tips & Insights

Expert knowledge about central vacuum systems and indoor air quality from 40+ years of experience serving the Hamptons and Long Island.

HausVac TeamMarch 16, 2026

Central Vacuum Rough-In: Why Doing It Now Saves Thousands

There's a 2-3 week window during construction when central vacuum pipes cost a few hundred dollars. Miss it, and the same job costs five to ten times more.

HausVac TeamMarch 8, 2026

Tight Homes, Trapped Air: Why Central Vacuum Solves the Indoor Air Quality Problem New Codes Create

New building codes demand tighter envelopes and cleaner air. Central vacuum is the only cleaning system that exports pollutants from the building envelope.

HausVac TeamFebruary 5, 2026

Central Vacuum vs. Dyson: The Comparison No One's Showing You

The Dyson V15 advertises 60 minutes of runtime. In practice, on the setting that actually cleans, you get 15 to 20. Here's the comparison most reviews skip.

HausVac TeamJanuary 26, 2026

Why Central Vacuum Became a Builder Standard, Not an Upgrade

Learn why builders now specify central vacuum from the start. It's no longer an upgrade you sell. It's a standard you include.

HausVac TeamJanuary 19, 2026

How Central Vacuum Systems Work (And Why Portables Don't)

Your portable vacuum exhausts fine particles back into your living space. Central vacuums remove them entirely. Here's how the mechanics translate to cleaner air.

HausVac TeamJanuary 14, 2026

Is Central Vacuum Worth It? A Transparent Cost Analysis

Central vacuum costs more upfront, but most people get the math wrong. See the real numbers, 20-year comparison, and when it makes sense for your home.