It's the ONLY Vacuum you will ever need, once installed it's there for life.

A STRATHVAC Central Vacuum is a complete whole house cleaning system integrating a power unit that is up to five times more powerful than a traditional vacuum cleaner with innovative cleaning accessories for easy convenience.

Ordinary vacuum cleaners re-circulate dust and harmful allergens such as dust mites from their exhausts. A STRATHVAC Central Vacuum on the other hand, removes all of the dust and allergens to a remote collection point and its exhaust is vented to the outside this dramatically improves the quality of the air in your home making it a healthier place to live.
One of the obvious advantages of a STRATHVAC system is that it is designed to provide years of trouble-free performance. A life of over 20 years is not uncommon on the unit if the system is looked after. (How many vacuum cleaners would you fork-out for over that time?!)
Apart from emptying out the bucket 2/3 times a year, there really is no maintenance required. You no longer have to throw away a vacuum cleaner every two or three years, buy bags every few months or replace filters!
The phone, doorbell or children can easily be heard...or imagine listening to your favourite group or watching TV instead of a noisy, smelly upright vacuum!

The system consists of a power unit (usually installed unobtrusively in the garage, utility, loft, basement or cupboards) which is 5 times more powerful than a standard upright vacuum due to its specially designed motor which is housed inside a fixed unit thereby not restricting its size or weight, a network of 50mm pipe & 2 core 12V wire concealed within the stud work and a selection of inlets strategically placed to maximise range of use of system (usually at entry & egress points, top/bottom of stairs & hallways). Then all you have to do to make use of the system is transport the light weight manageable 35mm remote controlled crush proof hose to their chosen location. Insert the hose into the face plates on the inlet and clean floors, stairs, in and around awkward corners, blinds, ceilings, even light fittings all with No Noise, No Smell, No Dust, More Powerful and No dirty upright to push around the house.  Get to places an upright can't. With our unique attachments you can Vacuum under places (even a ball vacuum can't go). Should you decide to sell your home, your STRATHVAC will be a desirable fixture seeing that it is a built-in product rather like a central heating system. It not only sells your home but adds value. However, you may even wish to take your STRATHVAC and hose set to your new home all you need to do is run new ducting.

As you are no doubt aware the easiest installation for a Central Vacuum System takes place at first and second fix stages of construction. Whilst it is possible to fit this system in any home at any stage it is ideally installed during construction causing minimum disruption to the new owner, maximum ease of installation and of course providing the widest range of potential locations for the inlet points.  When fitted professionally it will remain there for the life of that house, and we are so confident that it is the best central vacuum system on the market that we offer a ten year guarantee on the power unit with the lifetime guarantee on the pipe if STRATHVAC install it.

Healthier:

With an ordinary vacuum cleaner a percentage of the dust and dirt picked up is re-distributed back into the atmosphere through the exhaust system causing an irritant to those suffering from respiratory problems (and a stale odour to everyone else)
With the power unit sited away from the habitable areas a STRATHVAC system eliminates this re-distribution by venting externally which gives 100% filtration.

Blockages in this system are highly unlikely due to the varied pipe diameter between the 25mm switched head through to 50mm pipe therefore anything that could get potentially blocked will be at the hose end (built in anti-blocking system) and can easily be retrieved.  For this reason Strathvac can offer a lifetime guarantee against blockage in the pipe if the system is fitted by our trained installers.

WHY US?

STRATHVAC is the only genuine Scottish based company which solely designs, supplies and fits Central Vacuum Systems.  Additionally we are the only approved Scottish dealer for the Central Vacuum Solutions Group, based in Hereford, who have over 20 years in this business and are the largest distributor in the UK.  Central Vacuum Solutions are in turn the sole UK supplier of the German Vario Vac system and Italian Studio range.  There are of course cheaper Chinese alternatives but as always the quality of a good system is worth its weight in gold and you may find that the other systems have a standard 2 year guarantee.

We also supply spares, hoses and attachments direct should you need to upgrade your system we have a wide range of stock delivered usually next day email sales@strathvac.co.uk for the best advice and best price.

Either the client would visit the Strathvac office with a set of plans or a Strathvac rep would visit their home or site address where a price and installation plan would be agreed. A full demonstration can be carried out with a selection of power units, hoses, attachments and face plates.

Alternatively a set of plans can be emailed directly to info@strathvac.co.uk with requirements whether its supply only, supply and 1^st fix or full bespoke installation. There is no charge for these services

The term 1^st fix includes:-

Running all pipe work and 2 core flex wire to inlet points as per drawing. The plans would have detailed information of location of the power unit, inlet points and how the pipe work would be run.

 Thereafter:-

• 1. Temporary face plates will be installed and pipe work connected to power unit.

• 2. Run each inlet individually, and check the pressure with suction gauge.

• 3. Check all wiring whilst the system is running for connectivity.

• 4. Check all pipe work whilst system is running to assess any potential leaks.

• 5. Demonstrate system and evidence all checks to site manager or client.

• 6. Remove face plates and install plaster guards.

A normal 1^st fix takes approximately 2 days to complete providing all areas can be accessed.

Strathvac require approximately 2 weeks notice of each time required onsite.

Site visits will be carried out by Strathvac with regard to initiation of works and with each fix if required. There is normally no extra charge for this (within reason) Other site visits can be carried out however the charge levied for said visits will be at the discretion of Strathvac and any remuneration will be in accordance with the nature of the requirement to visit the site.

Installation of Vacpans will take place when kitchen units are fitted and plinth is installed on top of the finished floor surface e.g. linoleum or ceramic tiles.

Final fix, commission of system and demonstration will take place after walls are decorated and finished prior to customer key handover. (Normally at the same time as Vacpan installation).

A 40% deposit is required on the day of 1st fix which will cover labour costs and all materials required for installtion at this stage.

A further 10% will be paid on completion of all 1^st fix and leakage checks.

Final 50% payment will be due upon completion and commissioning of system.

Images of 1^st fix installation

See also our testimonials. 

See our FAQ section to answer your questions.