Central Vacuum Installation in
Dix Hills, NY

Expertly Planned Central Vacuum Systems for New Builds, Renovations, and Finished Homes

Custom Vacuum Systems designs and installs central vacuum systems for homes in Dix Hills. Each installation begins with a layout built for the specific house: where the inlets should go, how the tubing should run, and which power unit can handle the system. From there, our team takes the project through installation and final testing, whether the home is new, being renovated, or already finished.

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How a Central Vacuum Works

A central vacuum relocates the motor and dirt collection to a single fixed spot, usually a garage, basement, or utility room. Tubing concealed in the walls, floors, or ceilings connects that power unit to inlets throughout the house. To clean, you plug a lightweight hose into an inlet, and the debris is drawn through the tubing to the collection canister, well away from your living space.

Custom Vacuum Systems has more than 50 years of experience installing central vacuum systems across Long Island. We work with homeowners, and we coordinate with builders and contractors when a system is part of a larger build or remodel.

Coordinating With Your Project

Dix Hills is an unincorporated hamlet in the Town of Huntington, so construction and renovation permits are generally handled by the town. If your central vacuum is going into a new home or a permitted remodel, we’ll coordinate with your builder or contractor so the tubing and inlets are installed while the framing is still open.

Installation Options

New Construction

A home under construction is the ideal place to start a central vacuum. With the walls open, we can run tubing along efficient routes, place inlets exactly where they’ll be most practical, and choose the power unit location along with the home’s other systems. We schedule the rough-in with your builder so it’s complete before insulation and drywall.

Existing Homes

Many finished homes can be retrofitted with a central vacuum. We look for routes through basements, attics, closets, and wall cavities that reach your main living areas with as little disruption to finished surfaces as possible. After inspecting the house, we’ll recommend a layout that works with its construction.

Renovations and Additions

If you’re remodeling or adding living space, exposed framing makes it easier to run tubing and gives you more options for inlet placement. Contact us early in the project so the central vacuum can be designed around the updated floor plan before the walls are finished.

Planning for Homes of Every Size

A good layout depends on the size and shape of the house. In larger homes, the tubing runs are longer and more inlets are often needed, so the power unit must be sized accordingly. During planning, we determine:

• Inlet count: how many inlets it takes to cover the floor plan with your chosen hose length
• Inlet placement: central locations, such as hallways and landings, where one inlet can serve several rooms
• Coverage on every level: including stairways, upper floors, and finished basements
• Tubing routes: direct runs that help maintain suction, even at the far ends of the system
• Power unit sizing and location: a unit matched to the system’s demands, installed where it’s accessible and easy to maintain

What We Install

Central Vacuum Systems

Complete whole-home systems configured for the property.

Power Units

The motor and collection unit that runs the system. We select the unit based on the home’s square footage, the total tubing length, and the number of inlets, so suction stays consistent throughout the house.

Hide-A-Hose Systems

The hose is stored inside the tubing, pulled out from the inlet when you need it, and retracted into the wall afterward. There’s no hose to carry from room to room or store in a closet.

Inlet Valves

Wall inlets installed at the locations set during planning.

Tubing and Piping

The concealed network connecting every inlet to the power unit.

Accessories and Cleaning Tools

Hoses, floor tools, attachments, and other components to complete the system.

Our Installation Process

1. Consultation We discuss your home, how you clean, and the features you want, including Hide-A-Hose.

2. Evaluation and Design We review the structure, plan tubing routes, and set the inlet and power unit locations. You’ll see the plan before work begins.

3. Installation Our team installs the tubing, inlets, and power unit according to the design.

4. Testing and Walkthrough We test every inlet to confirm proper operation. Then we show you how to use the hose, attachments, and power unit, including how to empty the canister.

Benefits of a Central Vacuum System

• Lighter cleaning: only the hose moves with you
• Debris goes elsewhere: dirt travels through the tubing to a remote collection unit
• Quieter in the room: with the motor installed away from living areas, it’s generally quieter than many portable vacuums
• Coverage across the house: inlets are placed to reach multiple rooms and floors
• Fits any stage: installation can be planned for new construction, renovations, or existing homes
• Hide-A-Hose: the retractable hose eliminates hose storage

Why Choose Custom Vacuum Systems

For more than 50 years, we’ve designed and installed central vacuum systems throughout Long Island. Every system is planned around the individual house, its layout, and how it will be used.

Our installation services include:

• New construction
• Existing homes
• Renovations and additions
• Central vacuum retrofits
• Hide-A-Hose systems
• System upgrades

We work with homeowners, builders, and contractors to choose the right equipment and plan an installation suited to the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a central vacuum be installed in my existing Dix Hills home? In most cases, yes. We evaluate the house, identify practical tubing routes, and recommend inlet and power unit locations that limit disruption to finished areas.

Will a central vacuum work well in a large home? Yes, as long as the system is planned for it. Larger homes may need more inlets and longer tubing runs, so we size the power unit to keep suction consistent throughout the house.

Where does the power unit usually go? Typically in a garage, basement, or utility room. The location should be accessible, have power available, and leave room to empty the canister.

What is Hide-A-Hose? It’s a retractable hose that’s stored inside the tubing, pulled out from the inlet for cleaning, and retracted afterward.

How many inlets will my home need? That depends on the home’s size, layout, number of levels, and hose length. We determine the number of inlets during planning.

How do you choose the power unit? We consider the size of the home, the total tubing length, and the number of inlets, then recommend a unit suited to the system.