Meet Hide-A-Hose
The Hose That Hides Away
Hide-A-Hose is a retractable central vacuum system that stores its hose inside your walls. Simply pull out what you need, clean your home, and let the system retract the hose when you're done.
Less clutter
Easy to use
Out of sight
How it works
Three Simple Steps. Zero Hose Storage.
Vacuuming is easy with Hide-A-Hose. Pull out the hose, clean what you need, and retract it when you're finished.
Pull
Open the inlet and pull out only the length you need. Hoses are available in 30, 40, 50, and 60-foot options.
Vacuum
Lock the hose at your desired length, attach your cleaning tool, and get to work.
Retract
Release the lock and let the central vacuum's suction draw the hose back into the wall.
Only the hose you need. Every time.
From quick cleanups to whole-room vacuuming, pull out the perfect length without dealing with a bulky hose or finding somewhere to store it.
Why Hide-A-Hose?
Designed Around Your Home, Not Your Hose.
Less hassle, less clutter, and a more convenient way to keep your home clean.
Nothing to Store
No bulky hose to coil, carry, or tuck away in a closet. When you're done, it goes back inside the wall.
Fewer Inlets, More Reach
Longer hose options can cover larger areas from a single inlet, helping reduce the number of inlets needed. Actual coverage depends on your floor plan and system configuration
A Quieter Living Space
Keep the main vacuum power unit in a garage, basement, or utility room, away from your everyday living areas.
Made to Fit Your Home
Whether you're building new or upgrading an existing home, explore installation options tailored to your space.
Ready for Quick Cleanups
From everyday crumbs to a full-room clean, the hose is ready when you need it. No dragging a canister or unwinding a long hose from storage.
Do It Yourself
Make It Your Own. Build Your Own System.
Planning a new build or upgrading an existing home? Hide-A-Hose offers DIY components and kits to help you create a retractable central vacuum system suited to your project.
Everything You Need to Get Started
New Construction
See how to plan and install Hide-A-Hose during the building process.
Existing Homes
Explore the installation considerations for adding Hide-A-Hose to an existing home.
Hide-A-Hose vs. Chameleon vs. Retraflex
Feature | Hide-A-Hose | Chameleon | Retraflex |
|---|---|---|---|
Country of origin | United States & Canada | United States | China |
Traditional inlet
compatibility | System-specific installation/ configuration. | Can be configured as a hybrid system with traditional central-vacuum inlets. | Primarily designed as a dedicated retractable-hose
system. |
Serviceability | 6000 PRO components are designed for replacement
without tools or removing the valve from the wall. | Designed around simplified maintenance and low friction operation. | Requires the appropriate Retraflex installation/
service components. |
Installation design | 6000 PRO mounts inside the wall stud | Proprietary valve and mounting design | Dedicated casing and installation components |
Warranty | Lifetime warranty for 6000 PRO* | 5-year warranty* | Varies by model and package* |
Handle & controls | Handle and ON/OFF options depend on configuration. | 360° swivel handle and automatic shut-off features promoted by the manufacturer. | Standard and wireless ON/OFF handle options. |
Hose lengths | Common options: 30', 40', 50' and 60'. | Multiple lengths and configurations available. | Common options: 30', 40', 50' and 60'. |
Hose movement / retraction | RapidFlex option is designed to reduce resistance during
use and retraction. | Low-friction internal design helps the hose travel through the system. | Dedicated components and long-radius routing help hose travel. |
Hose locking | Push/pull locking secures the hose at the desired length. | Intermediate locking for shorter hose lengths. | Locking mechanism secures the hose at the desired length. |
*Warranty details and product features should be verified against current manufacturer documentation. Availability depends on model and configuration.