Cyclonic Units (Bagless)

Cyclonic Systems are manufactured primarily by Lindsay (Vacu-Maid & Imperium), and Vacuflo. They are unique in that there are no bags or filters to contend with. The units are designed to use Cyclonic Separation for the removal of dirt. Up to 98% of the dirt and debris fall into the dirt container. The remaining smaller particles are vented outside. While filtered systems use a bag to catch these particles, a cyclonic system completely removes these particles by venting them outside. Does some of the dirt enter the motor? Yes, but cyclonic units have Ametek motors that are built specifically to withstand dust in the motor fan chamber without affecting the life or function of the system. Ametek makes sure the electrical portion of the motor is completely protected from any dirt entering. The main advantage with Cyclonic Systems is that they maintain airflow because there is no filter or bag to restrict it. This means that the unit has 100% suction capacity for optimum cleaning. Units such as Imperium, Vacu-Maid, and Vacuflo are True Cyclonic. Cyclonic units require outside venting.

If the person responsible for emptying the dirt canister has dust allergies or breathing difficulties we do not recommend a true cyclonic or bagless unit. As with all central vacuum systems, true cyclonic's are a 100% dust free way to clean, however, emptying the dirt canister does expose the person emptying it to dust. Please be aware of this when choosing a unit.

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Filtered Units

These units are designed with filters (some filtered units can take bags as well) which assist in eliminating the dirt that is not deposited into the dirt canister. If a filtered unit comes equipped with bags, we recommend emptying or replacing the bag when it is about 3/4 full to ensure efficient suction and reduce the strain placed upon the motor. Also, filters must be either replaced or cleaned on a regular basis to ensure proper performance and longevity of the motor. When cleaning or replacing a filter, check your manufacturer's instruction manual beforehand. Units such as Imperium, Electrolux, Royal, Vacuflo, Beam, Hayden, Hoover, AirVac Red Series, Dust Care, and Nutone offer filtered units. These units do not require outside venting, but it is still an option that we recommend to reduce odor and noise.

Bag Units

These units are designed with bags located inside the dirt canister where the dirt is deposited after being removed from your home. As the bag fills with debris the unit will begin losing suction. We recommend emptying or replacing the bag when it is about 3/4 full to ensure efficient suction and reduce the strain placed upon the motor. Units such as Imperium, Nutone, Eureka, AirVac, and PowerStar offer bag units. These units do not require outside venting, but it is still an option that we recommend to reduce odor and noise. Keep in mind that although central vacuum systems are a dust free way to clean, we recommend a unit with a throw away bag if the person responsible for emptying the dirt canister has dust allergies or breathing difficulties.