Can anyone give me some retail estimates for a 6 inlet system with canister and 1 standard (im guessing standard means non powered) attachment kit?

I am not interested in doing the work whatsoever. I used to install and have installed 100's of systems years ago. i havnt touched one in 8 years.

however i do need an appropriate estimate for my client. this is a last minute request and need some numbers.

TIA

We install them for around $120 a finished inlet. The machines can range widely from the inexpensive units sold at electrical distys in the $3-400 range to higher quality units at $800-$1000. That would be size priced for about a 4K sf home guessing from the 6 inlet number. Bigger units are available at a higher pricepoint but depending on length of the mainline you probably won't need it.

A nonpowered attachment kit may be $2-300 compared to a powered kit starting at about $350+. I would suggest to your client to not get a nonpowered kit(turbine based floor tool) as they don't last long.

thanks alot!

that is about exactly what i remembered. i also was looking at some canister pricing from disty and online CV stores.

Definitely do not recommend unpowered kits, especially on lower end motor units - they're one of the primary reasons why some people think central vacs aren't as good as portables.

The house I'm in now has a Beam central vac installed in the early 80's and still working perfectly today! (Although the attachments have been replaced a few times.)

I charge $150 for supervalve (120V build into the inlet valve).
It's easy to do when the house is being built and offers flexibility.

I get the $120 per outlet but could you elaborate on your pricing of the main unit?

What is an acceptable % profit margin the control unit?

The prices I stated above are the range of retail prices for different quality levels of machine to suit the size system in question. I don't think it would be appropriate to talk about profit margins on a public forum. You would probably get better results at integrationpros.

Don't forget the dustpan, the single most favorite part of the system for most of our customers.
Electrolux PU3650 motor, CS3000 kit, six valves, one dustpan installed for about $2,300.

We tried other major brands and never had the success and support that Electrolux provides.

Thanks for the pricing info. I will troll around IP ar Erik recommended...