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Central Vacuum Systems (BUILDER Online)

Hide-A-Hose makes the manufacturer's central vacuum systems even more convenient by eliminating the need to store and lug bulky hoses to each vacuum receptacle. Up to 50 feet of hose is concealed within the wall until it's needed. The sustained airflow and vacuum power of Dirt Devil's Cyclonic Filtration Technology automatically retracts the hose when the user is finished vacuuming. One 50-foot hose allows the user to clean up to 2,200 square feet of floor space. 800-822-8356.

Serenity IQS Power Unit (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Serenity IQS Power unit includes an electronic user information system that provides real-time data telling the homeowner how efficiently the system is performing, when to check the dirt level in the collection receptacle, and when to contact a dealer for service. It delivers 640 air watts of cleaning power and has an antimicrobial agent lining the collection bucket. 800-369-2326.

Serenity Central Vacuum (BUILDER Magazine)

The Serenity IQS Power unit is the smartest central vacuum system on the market, its manufacturer claims. An electronic user information system provides real-time data telling the homeowner how efficiently the system is performing, when to check the dirt level in the collection receptacle, and when to contact a dealer for service. It also delivers 640 air watts of cleaning power and has an antimicrobial agent lining the collection bucket. 800-369-2326.

Linear Demonstrates AirVac Central Vacuum Systems To CEDIA Installer Members (ebuild)

Industry research shows that central vacuum units like the Linear AirVac system are currently being installed in 10-15 percent of new homes being built. That number is expected to increase to 30-40 percent by 2010 as more homeowners see the advantages of owning a central built-in vacuum system. Not only do homeowners appreciate the convenience and efficiency of built-in central vacuum systems, but they also increase the value of the home at resale (typically by $2,000 or more), and they offer environmental advantages, removing more allergens and toxins from the home than portable vacuums.

H-P Products Introduces the "Webs B Gone" Wand Extension for Central Vacuum Systems (ebuild)

H-P Products, Inc., the premier manufacturer of Dirt Devil and VACUFLO central vacuum systems, unveils a handy new attachment, the Webs B Gone extension wand. Webs B Gone allows homeowners to easily and conveniently reach high spaces that might have been previously out of reach (or required a ladder). Now, vacuuming hard-to-reach drapes, ceiling fans, crown moldings, bookshelves, vaulted ceilings, and second floor windows is easy.

Home Appliance Manufacturers and Their Customers Show Commitment to Energy and Conservation (ebuild)

Home appliance manufacturers, through their trade group the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), have teamed with energy and water advocacy groups to lobby Congress to pass an energy bill which will include the strictest federal energy efficiency standards to date for several major appliance products. AHAM is also pushing for a first ever national water limit requirement for residential dishwashers and clothes washers. The new energy and water standards will result in a savings of up to 3.3 Quads of energy and nearly 11 million acre feet of water over 30 years.

H-P Products Introduces TurboCat Zoom to the Builder Market (ebuild)

New from H-P Products, Inc., the TurboCat Zoom high-performance turbine-driven powerhead. Featuring exclusive Z-Tech Design, the TurboCat Zoom allows central vacuum system owners to remove embedded dirt and dust more effectively while easily maneuvering this extremely quiet and lightweight powerhead.

As New Home Sales Soften, the Market is Demanding Value-Added Incentives (ebuild)

In the last year, the real estate market has significantly decelerated, forcing builders to offer new-home shoppers some type of incentive (without decreasing the price) in order to liquidate the large number of unclaimed houses. VACUFLO and Dirt Devil central vacuum systems from H-P Products, Inc. are a low-cost amenity for builders to create a tangible incentive, adding value and interest in the home without losing profit potential.

Hide-A-Hose and H-P Products Team Up to Provide the Ultimate Cleaning Solution (ebuild)

In a recent agreement, H-P Products, Inc., the premier manufacturer of Dirt Devil and VACUFLO central vacuum systems, was named a North American distributor for the Hide-A-Hose Retractable Hose System for central vacuums. This space saving and convenient Retractable Hose System offers homeowners a simplified solution to utilizing a central vacuum system without worrying about carrying a lengthy and cumbersome hose around the house.

Beam Introduces Vac-u-Store (ebuild)

Central vacuum system owners now can have added storage and cleaning convenience of a first-ofits- kind telescopic central vacuum hose with vac-u-store, available exclusively from Beam. A simple pull of the vac-u-store hose handle extends the vac-u-store hose from 12- feet to up 30 feet. The hose retracts to 12 feet long with a push of a button on the handle.