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When it was first invented the central vacuum system was hardly a practical fixture in the house: they were big, clunky, expensive, and not terribly effective. The rise of portable vacuums brought on by new lightweight motors continued to push central vacuums out of the spotlight for many decades until PVC piping was invented, thus drastically reducing the costs to install the system. However central vacs did not really begin to grow in popularity until much more recently once the rising costs of portable vacuums and the added value to the homes they are installed in began to close the price gap between the two vacuum types.

These days the central vacuum system is more popular than ever, spurred on by homeowners seeking to increase the value of their property and allergists looking for relief from common allergens like dust and mold. Now that more people are investing in the systems the technology has begun to advance in new and exciting ways, further reducing costs while simultaneously increasing the convenience. Vacuum tubing that once had to be stored wrapped around a rim like a common garden hose can now be tucked into nondescript cabinets or even retracted back into the pipes in the wall, and kitchens are installed with little kick trays to suck up crumbs spilled on the floor without the need to vacuum. In fact, they now have central vacuums that can be installed in apartments without a great deal of effort, and models for your RV or camper, too!

These technological advances not only make central vacuums more appealing, but also much more useful and accessible to the average person. As home ownership rates have declined apartment-sized central vacuums are going to become much more useful, and the affordable price of a Flow-Thru system makes them much more accessible, too. Keep an eye out for these handy systems, you can expect to see much more of them in the future.