tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32335580200535674172024-02-19T14:32:10.268-08:00Vacuum Cleaner Hospital of Chapel HillAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-35012600513118813552017-10-11T04:11:00.001-07:002018-09-19T06:25:01.801-07:00Indoor Air Quality SpecialistsOne of the things we pride ourselves on at the Vacuum Cleaner Hospital is being the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions specialist. Whether it's a Miele vacuum with a HEPA filter, or the IQ Air line of air purifiers, we've got answers to the IAQ dilemma's in your home. <br />
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For example, recently we were able to provide a solution to a grave problem a woman was having in her home she recently had moved into. Her issues were mold spores and off-gassing of some furnishings. She wasn't quite sure what the source of the off-gassing was, but it was giving her a scratchy throat and irritated eyes. She was especially concerned about the mold and rightly so. Our solution was the <a href="http://vacuumhospital.com/VCH_iqair_dealer.html" target="_blank">IQ Air Multi-Gas</a>, which is a unique product in the air purification market. The Multi-Gas can eliminate over 300 harmful gasses, odors and also does a great job removing dust, mold, pollen and other particulates from the air in your home.<br />
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Just this week I talked to someone from Sanford who is buying a house in Cary and he said they saw my homemade YouTube video of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgwSfV4MU2g" target="_blank">IQ Air Perfect 16</a> . His wife told him it looked like "just the thing they needed to make their house less dusty" and indeed it will! I've had this one in my HVAC system for almost 5 years and our 56+ year old house is virtually dust free.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-64284949600155903442017-07-28T08:07:00.001-07:002017-07-28T08:18:08.479-07:00VCH Launches Miele & IQAir “Try-Before-You-Buy”<h4>
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Vacuum Cleaner Hospital in early July 2017 launched a new Try-Before-You-Buy program. Sound familiar? Costco, Whole Foods offer free samples. Software programs give 30 day free trial as does HULU and Netflix. Even Amazon launched Try-Before-You-Buy program for fashion in late June . And Best Buy did the same thing for electronics about the same time. <br />
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The idea of short-term rentals has become popular in housing to fashion. Best Buy for example is capitalizing on the idea for consumer electronics in partnership with Lumoid, an electronics rental online business. The customer rents for a while then can purchase the item with a rebate for a portion of the rental cost. Best Buy is providing these goods to Lumoid to rent out with the hope that their rate of product returns goes down.<br />
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Miele & IQAir Try-Before-You-Buy programs</h3>
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For the Vacuum Cleaner Hospital customer buying an IQ Air purifier or Miele vacuum can be a big investment but we now have a ‘try before you buy’ opportunity.<br />
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Here’s how it works, you come in and let us demonstrate why the product is best for your needs. If you’re still ‘on the fence’ about whether it will do what we say it will in your home, you can take a Miele upright or canister vacuum to use for up to 48 hours. With the IQAir Healthpro Plus purifier, we realize that you may need to keep it for a little longer so we’ll let you try it for up to 5 days (based on availability).<br />
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We also carry the IQ Air Multi-Gas unit – developed specifically for those suffering from Multiple Chemical Sensitives (MCS). You don’t have to be diagnosed with MCS for this product to work for you. If you have notable off-gassing in your home and it’s irritating you (eyes, throat, general fatigue), there’s nothing else like it for residential use on the market. For the IQ Air Muli-Gas we’re also offering a brand new ‘White Glove’ Service, free home delivery, set up AND pickup.<br />
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With this program, it’s a NO RISK opportunity to see if these products work for you. Contact us at (919) 968-0711<br />
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<a href="http://vacuumhospital.com/Miele_Vacuum_dealer.html" target="_blank">Learn more about the Miele Vacuums here.</a><br />
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<a href="http://vacuumhospital.com/VCH_iqair_dealer.html" target="_blank">Learn more about the IQAir purifiers here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-17080474757424362022016-09-20T12:02:00.002-07:002016-09-20T12:02:54.668-07:00The Product 20 Year ClubThe integrity of Vacuum Cleaner Hospital products has long been one of the hallmarks of our reputation during our 30 years in business. I was recently telling a customer about how long we carried a particular product and it occurred to me that there are many products we have carried for 20 years or more. <br />
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Here are the other products of the 'Over 20 Year Club': <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/Miele_Vacuum_dealer.html" target="_blank">Miele vacuums</a>, Hoover, MD central vacuums, Sanitaire Commercial Uprights, Bona Hardwood Cleaner, Wool Shop dusters, Tech Stain Remover, Kleenco Chemicals and Hoky carpet sweepers. Almost making the club is IQ Air purifiers at 18 years.<br />
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Surprisingly, the item we have carried the longest is the Eureka Mighty Mite compact canister; it's been part of vacuum cleaner line-up since we opened in March 1986.<br />
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Having products in the 20 year club means three things for our clientele: <br />
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<li>You can buy with confidence that we will continue to support these products because we don't want to carry products that are a 'flash in the pan'. The three key people on our staff have been here as long as some of the products so they have a unmatched knowledge base of each product.</li>
<li>We can match your particular lifestyle and cleaning needs to combinations of these products and other 'Essentials for Clean Living'.</li>
<li>We carefully hand pick which products we feel are unique and you will benefit from. Case in point, we debated almost 3 years about bringing in the Lampe Berger air freshener lamps from France but they're doing very well in the 5 months we've carried the line. We should have done it sooner! Of course we've had a few picks that turned out as well as we hoped but that's retail!</li>
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We welcome your suggestions about what you'd like to see us carry. Our guiding principle correlates to our slogan 'Essentials for Clean Living'. If we feel a product would delight or improve someone's ability to clean their house, then we would certainly consider it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-74923332041458495012016-03-31T05:11:00.001-07:002016-04-04T05:32:53.239-07:00Celebrating 30 Years of Business<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkmum6k-Q6k-NZ0VV2Lgif2BXLz9OhOlJxFC9wlwWR_wBAjoGHKmFx4EHbUx0z67EQ9QqzMMbZoWBPKA7Zu7iFhuLyakcvVzJTAymPPfwfiJqTlvACWiioIoPht5lxm_sqkpd0vpNCGnL/s1600/30_year_anniversary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkmum6k-Q6k-NZ0VV2Lgif2BXLz9OhOlJxFC9wlwWR_wBAjoGHKmFx4EHbUx0z67EQ9QqzMMbZoWBPKA7Zu7iFhuLyakcvVzJTAymPPfwfiJqTlvACWiioIoPht5lxm_sqkpd0vpNCGnL/s200/30_year_anniversary.jpg" width="200" /></a>When I opened Vacuum Cleaner Hospital 30 years ago in March 1986, I never thought I would outlast many of the big box stores that were my competitors. Those of you who have lived in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) area a long time may remember Brendles, Ivey’s and Lechmere in Raleigh. All were formidable competition but are no longer around. <br />
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The retail landscape has changed dramatically with the advent of internet retailing. What hasn’t changed is our dedication to providing the most informed product information and the best customer service. Treat people with respect and honesty; they will reward you as loyal customers and great word of mouth.<br />
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Our success wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our employees over the years, particularly Jody Witt and David Vandergriff. David, our service technician, just entered his 26th year with the company. His attention to detail yet quick turnaround time for repairs is unmatched by anyone I’ve ever met in this industry. Jody, our store manager, is the ‘glue’ that keeps everything running smoothly. Among her many talents, she continues to be a mentor for all of the employees both new and long term including being an advisor to me for key decisions in a changing environment.<br />
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Nearly from the start we found the local need for commercial cleaning support for cleaning service businesses, institutional maintenance and for now long term clients who provide retirement and assisted living facilities such as <a href="http://www.carolwoods.org/" target="_blank">Carol Woods Retirement Community</a>, a customer for over 25 years.<br />
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By 1995, Vacuum Cleaner Hospital installed central vacuum systems on a regular basis, therefor, we created a new business division named <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/" target="_blank">Central Vacuum Experts</a> (CVE). CVE is a regular vendor at the biannual Southern Ideal Home Show in Raleigh.<br />
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On March 12th, 2016 we celebrated our 30th in our parking lot with a bouncy house, a large tent with lots of seating for wonderful food from Pittsboro Roadhouse and General Store, and blues music by Near Blind James and Harmonica Bob band.<br />
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As we embark on our next 30 years, local support is more important than ever. With so many products available online, ‘buying local’ isn’t just a catch phrase, it’s absolutely necessary for local retailers to survive. We will continue to offer the highest quality products whether it’s portable vacuums, central vacuums, air purification products or other ‘essentials of clean living’. We appreciate our customers continuing to recommend us to friends, co-workers and family members. We will continue to do whatever we can to earn their trust every day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-57341663262474831332015-10-13T05:13:00.001-07:002015-10-13T05:13:04.771-07:00Vacuum Cleaner Hospital Named VDTA Dealer of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were recognized for both our commitment to a clean and well-organized store with excellent customer service and to our community through our vacuum cleaner donations <br />as well as cash contributions to various charities. </div>
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<br />We feel our combination of friendly customer service, knowledgeable employees and excellent repair quality makes us your one-stop floor care center. Regular customers have expressed that having someone who will take the time to listen to your needs and select the right vacuum, air purifier or cleaning accessory makes your shopping experience much more pleasurable and productive. Nothing is more annoying than buying a product that has been advertised as 'the best thing on the market' only to find out it doesn't live up to its claim.<br /><br />This year we have contributed a Miele vacuum cleaner to the Public School Foundation's silent auction in January and were a major sponsor for Project Graduation in June.<br /><br />Any vacuum dealer who wins dealer of the month is automatically considered for the industry's dealer of the year. That is what we're hoping for!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-46581901418157476052014-12-04T06:37:00.001-08:002014-12-10T07:50:15.622-08:00Miele – "A Quality Journey" To The Vacuum Cleaner Factories In GermanyIn September 2014, I had the pleasure of joining 28 other Miele dealers from around the country on a trip to Miele’s vacuum cleaner factories in Germany. The trip was literally called “A Quality Journey” by our hosts in Germany and it truly was. Everything Miele does is first class whether it is the tour bus stocked with beer, the delicious meals or extracurricular activities we did in the afternoon. Of course the manufacturing processes are first class as well and that’s what I want to share with you.<br />
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The first day was at their plant in Warendorf where they mold the bodies of the various vacuum cleaners. What Miele does different from other manufacturers is use millions of color pellets that are melted then molded so the finished product is the same color through and through. Most other vacuum manufacturers would mold everything in grey, for example, and then paint the plastic. When scratches occur in regular use, the undercoat color would show through. There is potential fading and peeling issues that would not occur with a Miele vacuum.<br />
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While many of the assembly processes are automated, there are still humans are along the assembly line inspecting each step in production. Every Miele canister vacuum is tested with a hose to insure that every vacuum we pull out of the box to assemble for you to purchase, is working perfectly. Miele manufactures their own motor as well as other electronic boards to keep quality to the highest standard.<br />
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One of the highlights of our trip was each Miele vacuum dealer got to assemble an S7 Salsa Upright! <br />
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Every S7 upright is hand assembled – only the testing is automated. This is a picture of me on the assembly line getting the process started. It really speaks to the quality of Miele that each vacuum is completed from beginning to end by the same employee. Because of the quality design and engineering, the components for each S7 upright can be assembled under 10 minutes.<br />
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One of the many impressive processes Miele incorporates is the continual testing of selected models off the assembly line. Vacuums are pulled off the line randomly and put through a rigorous set of durability tests. There are too many to mention here but feel free to ask me while in the store.<br />
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While vacuum cleaners were the highlight of the tour, we did get to see other appliances being manufactured as well including dishwashers and washing machines. Much of their assembly is done by robots but each finished product is inspected by a highly skilled craftsman.<br />
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The gentleman I'm with is Dr. Markus Miele, the fourth generation company co-owner. You may not be aware but Miele Inc. is the world’s largest family owned appliance company with over 16,000 employees and over $3 billion. There is no ‘Mr. Hoover’ any longer but there is a Dr. Miele and he is reminded each day that his name is on everything they produce. With that in mind, quality will not be compromised. That should give you much satisfaction in owning (or purchasing) the product.<br />
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As a <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/Miele_Vacuum_dealer.html" target="_blank">Miele vacuum cleaner dealer</a> for almost 26 years, we have seen the many improvements made to the product. As I tell customers regularly, Miele doesn’t try to ‘reinvent the wheel’ when they introduce new model series, they simply hold to their 114 year old motto, ‘Immer Besser’ or ‘Forever Better’ in English. This makes for much higher performing, less troublesome product unlike many of their other Chinese or Mexican made competitors.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-49448499414155689482014-11-06T05:02:00.001-08:002014-11-06T06:39:15.691-08:00Hardwood Floor Cleaning Tips<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Taking care of your hardwood floors can be pretty easy </span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><i>if</i></b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> you practice some simple preventative measures and use the right products. Please read these important tips so you can make – or keep – your hardwood floors looking great. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the best things you can do is have a <b>sturdy floor mat just inside all of your outside doors</b>. This catches the grit and other particles that do the most damage to your polyurethane finish. In case you’re wondering if your floors have a polyurethane finish, the answer is YES. Whether it’s oak, pine, cherry, bamboo, ‘engineered’ or laminate, they all have some type of urethane finish. The only exception is if your flooring installer said to use tung oil or some other ‘wipe on’ oil-based product and that would be extremely rare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next tip is our favorite – <b>vacuuming your floors regularly</b>. Yes, you can sweep or use a dust mop but they will always leave some abrasive particles behind. When you walk on it, that could grind those small particles into the finish and dull it making it look ‘scuffed’. If you take your shoes off as you enter the door – great! – but your body weight can still do damage the same way as shoes just not as quickly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lastly, <b>get liquids up immediately </b>to prevent moisture damage to the floor. We have new dog that drips large amounts of water out of his mouth after he drinks from the water bowl. My wife, son and I are now trained to have the microfiber mop close by to immediately wipe up the puddles he creates. Perhaps you have a similar situation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> You’re probably aware we sell the Bona brand and you may have been using it for years. We have the cleaners for hardwood and stone/tile floors as well as the Refresher product for restoring the finish to a brand new look. We’re glad to offer our expertise to your floor care questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We recommend that you not use the Bona Hardwood <i>Polish</i>. It cannot be removed unless you buy the ‘remover’ that is sold only on Bona’s website. It’s trying to be a shortcut product to the Refresher but it’s not necessary if your hardwood finish is already in good shape.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com2300 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA35.9314124 -79.027509710.409377899999999 -120.3361037 61.4534469 -37.7189157tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-62044764675995252392014-08-08T07:59:00.002-07:002014-08-08T14:41:49.608-07:00Introducing the Miele Scout RX1<div style="color: #00364a; font-family: Verdana; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: justify;">
Vacuum Cleaner Hospital is excited to introduce the all new robotic vacuum cleaner, <b>Miele Scout RX1. </b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-13936854240404030582014-07-04T05:40:00.001-07:002014-10-17T05:18:08.797-07:00Shopping Local Pays ForwardWe all know that Amazon is the most powerful force in the online retail world and it's easy to see why: convenient site layout, fast delivery times and a huge selection. Amazon, as well as other sites, keep us 'on our toes' on a daily basis since we know if we don't have something in stock - you may buy it on Amazon and not come back to us for the same item again. I have a good friend who rarely steps into a Chapel Hill store because he buys most things on Amazon for the convenience without thinking of the local impact. I'm hoping you'll take a moment to think about the effect the local merchants-such as ourselves-have on worthwhile organizations.<br />
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Just recently, Project Graduation had a record contribution year from local merchants- and Vacuum Cleaner Hospital was a major contributor (more than $500 in services). VCH also advertises in more than four different school yearbooks as well as give vacuum cleaner contributions to various charitable organizations. We were a sponsor for Touch A Truck in April that benefited the UNC Children's Promise Fund. <br />
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I was thanked just a couple of weeks ago by a professor at UNC for our Dyson canister contribution to the Wesley Foundation last October. This is all made possible because local residents continue to shop with us<br />
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While Amazon is super convenient, if we all do more with them, there will be fewer local merchants where you can go for helpful, friendly advice as well as the product right when you need it. You may save a few dollars online but don't forget by buying local, you're keeping your sales tax dollars in your local counties as well as employing local people, not fulfillment packers in other states or countries.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-46415646272884421652014-04-21T06:59:00.002-07:002018-03-06T04:28:10.344-08:00Allergy Sufferers - High Pollen Count Expected in 2018Allergy experts are predicting a larger than normal pollen count this year.<br />
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Thanks to a colder winter, the allergy-producing plants and trees are ready to burst forth with an uncomfortable amount of pollen and other substances to make allergy sufferers miserable for a few weeks and even months. Besides taking anti-allergy medicine to ward off the symptoms, here are some other tips. Keep your house windows and doors closed as best you can. If you have outdoor pets, remember they can bring in pollen on their fur when they come inside. One way to combat this is to wipe them down with a damp cloth when they come in. Experts advise changing clothes and bathing once you enter the home at the end of the day. If pollen makes its way into your home, the best way to combat it is an effective vacuum cleaner. It may require vacuuming the walls<br />
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Air purifiers are effective at reducing the indoor air pollutants. The most effective way to clean your home’s interior air is with a whole house HVAC filtration system. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital's Central Vacuum Experts division offers the <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/IQAir.html" target="_blank">IQ Air Perfect 16 system</a> and quite simply, it’s the best on the market. They guarantee a 90% reduction in indoor air particles and no one else does that. For those new readers of my blog, you may know that I installed one in my own home in January 2013. The results were amazing so I made a You Tube video.<br />
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margin. There are many brands out there and many just don’t live up to the claims they make so be wary! We offer IQ Air and Austin and have sold several others that were more ‘economical’ but those two brands have been excellent over the years in reliability.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-13933444654108745192014-02-10T04:32:00.001-08:002014-02-10T04:32:16.224-08:00Why Central Vacuum Experts 2013 Was A Record YearHome show season is just around the corner (Feb. 14 – 16) so it seems like the perfect time to recap 2013 in our central vacuum operation, Central Vacuum Experts. We had a record year thanks to our participation in four home shows, better online presence, <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/CVEAboutUs.html" target="_blank">our professional installation & servicing team</a> and great word of mouth. We were awarded the 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award winner and we accomplished that in 2012 as well. Coupled with our reputation for quality installations and friendly customer service, we were able to achieve our best year ever in central vacuum installations.<br />
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The ACS Home Show is February 14 – 16 at the Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh. <br />
One thing that sets us apart from most of our central vacuum competitors is doing existing homes and commercial installations. We are able to do existing homes with no exposed pipes, no ‘opening up walls’ and minimal disruption to your daily routine.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-46714073653277507372014-01-09T08:41:00.001-08:002014-01-09T08:56:36.609-08:00Central Vacuum Experts growth & Vacuum Cleaner Hospital new products make 2013 a banner year<div style="margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">January is always a good time to reflect on the previous year’s accomplishments and to thank those who made it happen, our loyal customers! It was a record- breaking year for our central vacuum division,</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Central Vacuum Experts</span></a></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">. Besides a healthy increase in new construction installations, we also did several </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">veterinary</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> clinics and a surgical device manufacturer.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA35.9722081 -79.0475559000000235.7665646 -79.370279400000015 36.177851600000004 -78.724832400000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-66368211136020280262013-11-13T05:42:00.000-08:002015-06-18T16:04:22.684-07:00Miele gets top ratingsThe November issue of Consumer Reports (CR) hit the newsstands last month and usually I would have an issue with their top picks. That's NOT the case this year as Miele topped both upright and canister categories! <br />
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Be aware it is CR’s tradition to rate a less expensive model of whatever brand as #1 or a ‘Best Buy’ since it costs less. That may not be the best model for you and that’s where we come in. We know every detail of every Miele model so once you tell us what’s important to you – and what surfaces you’re vacuuming – we’ll help you pick the right model for your needs not just CR's 'best buy'. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-6588170857781289392013-08-14T05:42:00.001-07:002013-08-14T10:06:27.784-07:00Having local vacuum service expertise and a certified warranty center saves time, money & hassles<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Like our store name Vacuum Cleaner Hospital implies, we perform vacuum ‘medicine’ on a variety of patients. Vacuum Sales and <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/VCH_service_Repair.html" target="_blank">Service</a> have always been the bread and butter of the business, yet we’ve branched into other areas such as <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/" target="_blank">central vacuums</a> and <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/VCH_iqair_dealer.html" target="_blank">air purification</a> over the years. When ‘hospital’ is part of your name, you must be able to handle whatever comes your way. That's where local </span>knowledge, experience and a bit of vacuum cleaner wisdom are critical.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/about.html" target="_blank">David Vandergriff</a>, our service technician, is our longest term employee at over 22 years!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">David is the most efficient and thorough vacuum ‘doctor’ that I’ve ever met and I’ve met plenty over the years. He takes great pride in his work and goes the extra mile cleaning up your vacuum cleaner. We’ve heard many times ‘I hardly recognize it’ when we’ve brought the customer’s vac out to the front for pick-up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since we are a certified warranty center for Dyson, Miele and Electrolux/Eureka, we see vacs that are relatively new but in need of warranty work and some vacuums that are over 50 years old. When you have the expertise in diagnostics and repair knowledge as long as David, you can see the key to our extremely low return rate. His efforts have produced more than 50,000 satisfied customers over the years (we average over 200 repairs per month). When you drop off your vacuum, you can rest assured it will be repaired properly or assessed as to whether it should be ‘laid to rest’ if it’s not worth repairing. Of course, we can always help you pick out a new vacuum if that is the case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re wondering how often you should have your vacuum visit the hospital for preventative service, we recommend every 1 - 2 years depending on usage. That way your vacuum cleaner can remain a part of your family for years to come.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-60113558747536582622013-06-13T06:30:00.001-07:002018-05-23T04:19:52.468-07:00The Best Bagless Vacuums And What's Not<br />
What’s the best bagless upright vacuum cleaner? One of the advantages of being a vacuum ‘hospital’ is that we get to see (and hear) every brand being sold in the marketplace and get continuous vacuum reviews from our customers. We also get to see the changing environment of the vacuum cleaner market, vacuum repair, vacuum reliability and the vacuum parts availability. You may be aware that bagless uprights represent the majority of what’s offered in the Big Box Stores (BBS). If you weren’t, that’s great because it means you’re happy with what you’ve bought from us! But we realize that if you’re in the market for a new vacuum, you want to make sure you’re getting the best vacuum for your money so you may dare to look at the BBS offerings or look at the vast array online.<br />
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So what will you find in the BBS stores? Hoover, Bissell, Dyson, Dirt Devil and Shark (EuroPro) are the predominant brands these days. Bagged vacuums are scarce in the BBS retail world. As you probably know, we are advocates for bagged vacuums but we do feel the Dyson is the best bagless vacuum on the market. Why? Their relentless attention to engineering the best bagless vacuum cleaner is what motivates them to come up with new offerings every year. They recently introduced the DC50 upright and a small canister DC47 in May and you’ll see a great deal of advertising in the coming months. Dyson’s investment in research & development is impressive. “Every assembly within has new technology. Over 100 engineers contributed and over 1000 prototypes were tested.” For example, the technology of the brush roll is based on the very popular hand vac except the brush motor is located inside the brush roll itself. Not an industry first but still an innovation in its relatively small size brush. A list of the new features is on our <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/Dyson_Vacuums_Dealer.html" target="_blank">VacuumHospital.com Dyson Sales & Service Page</a>. Take a moment and watch this video.<br />
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So what shouldn’t you buy? First and foremost, be aware that the Shark vacuum is a poor imitation of Dyson’s cyclone technology (and so is Eureka’s upright for that matter). In addition, Shark makes very few parts available to the independent dealers so if you need a repair we may not be able to order parts for you. You’d have to order it yourself – after you diagnose the problem – and then bring it to us after you’ve waited a week or more to get it. Not an easy path in today’s hurried lifestyle. Weigh that against the confidence in having <b>Vacuum Cleaner Hospital as a Certified Dyson Warranty Center</b>.<br />
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The second brand to avoid? It’s a vacuum cleaner by a well-known appliance maker, LG. Already off the shelves at Sears and HH Gregg, it will soon only exist in the virtual world of the Internet BBS websites until LG finally kills it a couple of years from now. That’s speculation on my part but let’s just say Consumer Report’s recent love affair with some of their models didn’t exactly create shelf space for them in the BBS.<br />
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I hope this helps you when it comes time to buy a new vacuum. Of course, we’d love it to come from us and we’d be glad to help you when you’re ready. While we can’t carry every top quality brand that exists, we certainly do hand-pick every vacuum that’s in our store. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-7811315245966926142012-08-03T07:08:00.000-07:002016-09-19T12:44:26.343-07:00Why Vacuum Cleaner Hospital chose to carry Miele vacuums<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">My first exposure to Miele (pronounced Mee-lah) was at the 1988 Vacuum Dealers Trade Association (VDTA) show. What caught my eye was one of the representatives tossing the vacuum about 10 – 15 feet across the carpet and seeing it land intact. If a piece came off the vacuum, it snapped back in place and wasn’t broken. The Miele vacuum cleaner line intrigued me because of its durability and strong suction. By 1994, Miele had put a power nozzle in the box with the same canister and called it the Series 10 since it had been 10 years since Miele entered the US market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">From the mid-90’s, we’ve always carried at least 8 – 10 models and that’s grown to around 18 today. We are frequently asked “what makes Miele special?” There are 3 characteristics that Miele vacuum cleaners are known for: <b>very quiet operation, extremely high filtration and very versatile.</b> I could easily add ‘stylish, well-engineered and easy to maneuver’. We’ve never sold a vacuum brand that’s had the customer satisfaction - some call it ‘love’ – that Miele has.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">As the business owner, I appreciate the fact that they are a 113 year, fourth generation family owned company that doesn’t have to answer to the demands of the marketplace. In fact, Miele is so financially strong, they've never had to borrow a penny (or ‘mark’) in their entire history; much to chagrin of the German banks I’m told. </span></div>
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One key part of our business is commercial vacuums. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital typically sells 7 or more models to fit a wide range of cleaning needs for offices, churches, club houses, and restaurants. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital helps local cleaning businesses by providing a one stop source of vacuum cleaner servicing, cleaning supplies and even business advice. Cleaning professionals require a diverse mix of vacuums to fit their needs - ranging from inexpensive canisters to full-featured backpack vacuums. The commercial brands VCH carries are: Sanitaire, Hoover, Riccar and Royal.<br />
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A common complaint we hear from those individuals who volunteer at their church or homeowners association is the short life of the vacuums that are donated or purchased by individuals who serve on those committees. Although people mean well, the donated vacuums are typically 'well used' and simply are not up to the task.<br />
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Recently a new commercial canister vacuum was introduced into the market and it's something we are excited about. It is a heavy duty unit with a metal body called 'The Restorer'. In case you're wondering what makes this vacuum so special, I'll give you one clue: A hose that stretches out to 25 feet long! Now that makes vacuuming much larger areas much easier!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-52121226060810320902012-04-26T07:47:00.003-07:002018-03-06T04:23:20.355-08:00Breathe Easy - Advances in Indoor Air Quality ProductsIndoor_Air_Quality<br />
Vacuum Cleaner Hospital in Chapel Hill has been in the business of improving indoor air quality for over 32 years. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital slogan is Essentials for Clean Living®. We strive to provide cost effective solutions to specific clean living needs. I’m going to give you some tips on ways you can breathe easier by picking the right cleaning products for your home. I’ll also give you an overview on ways you can improve your indoor air quality. Each solution to an indoor air quality need is personal. There are a few obvious solutions such as keeping your windows closed during pollen season and not owning a pet if you’re allergic to its dander. The areas I know best are air purifiers and vacuum cleaners, and how getting the right one plays a major role in controlling your allergies by managing the indoor air quality.<br />
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I want to give you some facts on those particles that you can see and those you can’t. Using the human hair as a baseline for comparison, you’ll notice that everything has a range of sizes and that’s important to remember because 99% of indoor air particles are microscopic. A micron is one millionth of a meter and anything smaller than 30 microns is invisible to the naked eye. So how do you contain these particles? You have to have equipment that can properly trap and hold those particles. That’s where vacuum cleaners and air purifiers come in. The challenge is how do you know which one is best for you? Advertising claims and even online articles can be confusing. One thing to be aware of, a poor filtration vacuum can be worse than not vacuuming at all. That’s because it becomes a ‘dust re-circulator’ by picking up the dust and dirt from your carpeting and floors and spewing it back out in the air you breathe. That’s obviously something you want to avoid. <br />
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<b>What are some advances in indoor air quality products?</b> The best filtration vacuum is the central vacuum system installed by our <a href="http://centralvacuumexperts.com/" target="_blank">Central Vacuum Experts division</a>, because it takes the dirt and dust and exhausts it out of your living area. Listen to a recent interview on <a href="http://snd.sc/JruUMZ" target="_blank">WCHL </a>. The best filtration system for your heating and air conditioning system is a 4 HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filter system called the <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/IQAir.php" target="_blank">Perfect 16 by IQ Air</a>. For a home with someone with significant allergies or other respiratory problems this combination of central vacuum and whole air filtering is the solution. There are several well-known HVAC filtering systems out there but they use electronic charges or UV lighting to filter dust or kill germs. The trouble is, they’re messy to clean and aren’t as effective as advertised. The Perfect 16 guarantees a 90% reduction in indoor air particles.The next best vacuum equipment are those that use a high filtration bag and HEPA filter. Bagless vacs, uprights and canisters typically have the least effective filtration, though many have HEPA filters. Be advised that not all HEPA filters are equally efficient., yet that is what you’re told when read various articles on the Internet. <br />
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Vacuum Cleaner Hospital uses a handheld laser particle counter to measure the level of particles in the air and then the output levels of each piece of equipment. At a presentation at the Southern Ideal Home Show on April 15th, the particle count on the seminar stage was 1.3 million particles. The exhaust port of the IQAir single room filtration unit measured zero particle count as did the Miele upright vacuum; the Dyson got the output down to 1200 ( a significant drop); the bagless Hoover actually increased the output to over 3 million. How do we match the right combination of products to your needs? When evaluating the best products for your needs, it’s important that you identify the source of your indoor allergies. If you (or other family members) find yourself with a stuffy or runny nose after you vacuum, you’re a candidate for a better filtration vacuum. A central vacuum is the ultimate vacuum system because it’s quiet, filters outside the living area and lasts longer than typically any portable vacuum. Almost everyone could benefit from an air purifier but you may not need one if you don’t have allergies. Everyone can benefit from have a well designed vacuum cleaner, portable or central, because it makes cleaning easier, more effective and less expensive over the long term.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233558020053567417.post-36057508410557051672012-01-11T11:43:00.000-08:002012-01-17T04:25:02.438-08:00Looking Back and Going ForwardDecember was a great month for <a href="http://www.vacuumhospital.com/" target="_blank">Vacuum Cleaner Hospital</a> of Chapel Hill. We serve customers for 70 miles around and appreciate the community support in this competitive retail environment.<br />
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VCH is a dealer approved vacuum cleaner warranty repair station for: Dyson, Miele, Eureka, Royal/Dirt Devil, Sanitaire. January is usually one of our busiest repair months so if you plan on bringing your vacuum in for repair, give us a couple of extra days to get it back to you. Look out for those Christmas tree needles as they can really clog your vacuum! <br />
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2011 had a lot of high points. We won the 2010 Small Business of Year from the Chamber of Commerce in January and then celebrated our 25th year in business in March. Thanks to several long term employees, our business continued to prosper and look forward to growing even more in 2012.<br />
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It's been just over a year since we started our <a href="http://vacuumhospital.com/contact.html#RewardsProgram" target="_blank">customer loyalty program</a>. Since that time, we've sent thousands of dollars of reward checks back to you, our customers. You may not know about this program or perhaps we haven't told you about it when you stopped in. The program is free and simple, we just have to get you signed up. When you accumulate 500 points ($1 = 1 pt.) you receive a $25 gift certificate in the mail. The great thing is, when you spend up to $500, we double the points the first time so you could get a $50 gift certificate in a short amount of time.<br />
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Another part of our business we just don't talk enough about is our central vacuum division, <a href="http://www.centralvacuumexperts.com/" target="_blank">Central Vacuum Experts</a>. Our fourth quarter was tremendous and this was a result of several factors. We have been participating in four home shows a year for several years, we do expert installation, we sell the best quality products and we actively seek more business through the local Home Builders Association and the Internet. We are a sponsor of the Green Home Builders of the Triangle (GHBT) and since central vacuums expel the least emissions of any vacuum on the market, they're considered 'green'.<br />
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We're very 'bullish' on 2012!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14066390641919040025noreply@blogger.com0