By Wes Taggart 01/01/15 Proper planning is the key to a successful central vacuum installation: Completed installation. •  Plan the layout •  Plan the process •  Plan the performance Whether at an existing wash or new construction, it can be accomplished in four simple steps: You begin by installing the vacuum equipment in either an […]

Dryer Systems AVI Car Care LLC Lake Tahoe, Nevada For more than 20 years, AVI has served the vacuum needs of the car care industry through the AutoVac line of widely recognized, dependable central vacuum systems. AVI is known for its innovative use of technology and world-class research and development capabilities. What’s New/Best Seller • […]

The City of Early Beautification Comission selected Baird Brothers Express Car Wash for the Business Beautification Award for October 2013. Baird Borthers express Car Wash is located at 116 Early Blvd. and is not your average car wash. They prefer to do things differently. Baird Brotehrs utilizes both water and energy saving systems with every […]

Going All-Out in Austin By Christopher Crawford and John Diehl Palms Car Wash has become an institution in Austin, TX, proudly serving the community for more than a decade at numerous locations spread throughout the city. As one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, and one where the number of vehicles is […]

WRITTEN By Wendi Winters There are more benefits than a lowered electricity bill. We’Ve Retrofitted All Our Washes And We Won’T Build A Wash Without One,” Declared Chip Hackett, Owner Of Four Exterior Express Ultra Car Wash Locations In The Atlanta, Georgia, Area. Clearly, Chip hackett is hooked on vFDs—variable Frequency Drives. “We got into […]

Central Vacuum Systems for the Express Exterior Wash: Auto Laundry News By Steve Tucker AutoVac Industrial Vacuum & Air Systems Like it or not, express customers have come to expect free vacuums. Now, more than ever, car wash owners need to manage costs and maximize earnings. Central vacuum systems offer carwash owners a competitive edge […]

Harnessing electricity costs is an overlooked and misunderstood opportunity By Gary Dennis The carwash industry, like all retail, is experiencing a signifi- cant reduction in consumer demand. The depth and breadth of this downturn is anyone’s guess. In order to prosper in this environment, operators must pay particular attention to opportuni- ties to permanently reduce […]

By Steve Tucker For decades full-serve car washes have enjoyed the benefits of central vacuum systems — powerful suction, very low maintenance costs, minimal downtime, and extreme durability. Recent developments in equipment and technology have made central vacuum systems possible — and profitable — for self- serve car washes. VACUUM ANYWHERE With a properly equipped […]