Whole-home layout
Open-framing rough-in
Central vacuum tubing runs through the open framing.
Vac Shack project photos
Central vacuum installations and repairs
We service all central vacuum brands, including Beam, VACUFLO, MD, and older systems. See examples of the equipment we work on and our installations.
New and existing homesPower-unit replacementsAll-brand central vacuum service
New constructionTubing and inlets before drywall
Existing homesInstallations and remodels
Replacement unitsUpdates to an existing system
All-brand serviceCall about your model
Recognize the canister in your basement?
These are a few of the central vacuum systems we work on. Call with the brand and model on your unit’s label. If the label is missing, describe the unit and the problem you are having.
Beam
MD
Broan
Kenmore
NuTone
Eureka
We service other brands too. Call us about your central vacuum. Read about central vacuum repair, Beam service, and VACUFLO service.
01 / NEW CONSTRUCTION
Plan your system before drywall.
We can plan inlet locations, hose reach, tubing, and the power-unit location while the framing is open. Explore new-construction installation.
Inlet planning
Inlet rough-in
The inlet connection is in place before drywall.
Finished system
Fenton new build
A power unit installed by Vac Shack in a Fenton new home.
Planning your installation
Tell us about your house.
For a new build, share your floor plan and construction schedule. For an existing home, tell us about the floors, basement, attic, and any remodeling work. We can assess tubing routes and inlet locations for your layout.
Last updated October 8, 2026
02 / EXISTING HOMES
Add central vacuum to an existing home.
Basement, attic, crawlspace, and wall access affect where we can run tubing. Learn about existing-home installations.
Wall access
Mount Vernon inlet opening
Inlet hardware fitted through a wall opening during the Mount Vernon installation.
Finished retrofit
Mount Vernon power unit
The installed power unit at the Mount Vernon retrofit.
Hidden route
Tubing below the floor
Central vacuum tubing routed below the floor.
03 / REPAIR OR UPGRADE
A replacement power unit in Festus.
These before-and-after photos show a Vac Shack power-unit replacement. We can inspect an older system and discuss repair or replacement options.
Before
Old unit removed
The old power unit has been removed, leaving the wall connections visible.
After
New power unit installed
A new power unit fitted to the system already in the home.
Another Vac Shack installation
Central vacuum power unit
Call with the brand and model if you need help with the unit in your home.
Central vacuum service
Talk with us about your system.
Call about a repair, a replacement power unit, or an installation. Include your city and the brand or model if you know it.
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