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Buying Direct from InterVac: Warranty, Parts and Support
What buying direct actually gets you: warranty handled by us, parts for models with no product page, free shipping over $199, and people who know the systems.
What 35+ Feet of Hose Actually Covers in a Two-Car Garage
Hose length decides whether one mounting point covers the whole garage. Here is what 35+ feet really reaches once cars, benches and corners get in the way.
A Yearly Central Vacuum Maintenance Schedule
A simple schedule for central vacuum maintenance: what to do at every bag change, every six months and once a year, with realistic times for each task.
Overboard Vacuum Exhaust: Why Small Cabins Vent Instead of Filter
In a boat, RV or tiny home, filtering exhaust back into the cabin is the wrong answer. Here is how an overboard vacuum exhaust works and when to specify one.
Central Vacuum Attachments: Which Tool for Which Job
Six attachments cover almost every job in a house. Here is what each central vacuum tool is actually for, which ones to skip, and why the 32mm fitting matters.
How to Vacuum a Car Interior Properly
Order of work, the right tools and where the dirt actually hides. A practical method to vacuum a car interior without missing the seat rails, vents or trunk.
Which InterVac Dust Bag Fits Your Model?
A complete fitment guide to every InterVac dust bag: Y08, Y09, Y10, Y11 and Y20 by model, including rebranded Dometic units and the two bags people mix up.
Powering a Vacuum in an RV: Amps, Circuits and Shore Power
Power is the constraint nobody plans for. Here is what an RV vacuum actually draws, what trips a 20-amp circuit, and which model suits a tight electrical supply.
Central Vacuum Inlet Valves Explained
What central vacuum inlet valves actually do, how low-voltage switching works, where to place them, and why a VacPort is not the same thing as a wall inlet.
Where to Mount a Garage Vacuum for the Best Reach
Height, wall choice, outlet position and hose geometry all matter. Here is where to mount a garage vacuum so one position covers both vehicles and the whole floor.