I can't quite figure out how central vacuum repair companies figure their quotes. I needed a motor replacement for a Whisper Maxum by Vacuflo (model HP 100F), the model found in lots of DaVosta houses in Jupiter. I got quotes from three local businesses. The same motor ranged from $147 to $229, about 56% higher. Online it was only $117, but I understand the repair shops have to mark it up. Installation ranged from $85 to $125, almost 50% higher.
I was surprised that putting materials and installation together, quotes ranged from $272 to $330, not all that far apart. I took the low price. Trey, from Anything Central Vacuum, was punctual, polite, and efficient. He said he has been doing central vacuum repair for eight years and has had his own business, a one-person enterprise, for two. I'm glad I gave him the business, although now I have to clean up the house. read more