Tool2 to 5 checks

What is wrong with my central vacuum?

Pick the symptom and answer a few yes-or-no checks in the order a technician would. You end at the likely cause, the part, and the guide that walks through the fix.

Cheapest cause first
Unplug the unit before opening it
Set my vacuum for part numbers

What is it doing?

Weak suctionEverywhere, at one inlet, or only through the hoseWill not turn onDead at every inlet, or only from the hoseRuns constantlyWill not shut off, or starts by itselfLoud, hot, sparking or shutting offNoise, smell, or stops after a few minutesDust from the exhaust or the unitFine dust, a smell, or dust on the garage floor