Central Vac Inlet Valve Covers for Kenmore Central Vacuum
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The inlets below are usually NOT COMPATIBLE with ALL Kenmore PowerMate Central Vacuum Systems. Compatible ones will look like the ones below. If they don't then they are the proprietary valve with a 1-1/4 inch diameter opening. Kenmore inlets with 1-1/4 inch openings are no longer available, but with some hard work the inlets can be updated to modern ones following these steps.

Not all systems are the same so not all instructions will apply. Some creativity may be needed. You should not need to cut open your wall to do this. The goal is to remove the old faceplate and backing plate, put in new ones and feed new pipe into the new backing plate connection. First start with cutting the pipe in the wall, but cut it as it exits the wall in the basement or attic. This is where you will be tieing in the new pipe line. After cutting the pipe, sawzaw the backing plate free so it can be remove from the wall, with the old pipe attached, or pushed out of the way. Use the new backing plate to mark the drywall around the old hole, and cut it so the new backing plate fits snug in the hole in the wall, especially the top and bottom of the backing plate. Be sure to remove the nailing flange on the plastic backing plate. Then glue (using regular PVC glue) a new tight 90 degree elbow on the backing plate and feed the low voltage wire through the top or bottom of the backing plate. Attach the low voltage wire to the new faceplate. Put the backing plate with 90 into the wall with the 90 looking toward the route of the pipe. Then put the new inlet faceplate into the backing plate while sticking your fingers through the inlet to hold the backing plate. Screw the faceplate into the backing plate with the included screws. The faceplate and backing plate are now pinched solidly on the wall. Next, run a new pipe line. Mmeasure and glue the pipe from the attic or basement into the new 90 on the new backing plate. Then use adapter #507P2 to go from the smaller diameter Kenmore pipe to the modern larger (2 inch outer diameter) pipe you just glued in. Click here to see a list of supplies to upgrade Kenmore inlet valves.

Basic Inlet Valves for Kenmore Central Vacuums
Central Vacuum Inlet, Full Face, PVC

Central Vacuum Inlet, Full Face, PVC
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Valves with two holes on the face of the plate that are for 110 volt electricity are under "Electric Valves". If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HAYDEN IND 2000. Trim plate available in shopping cart.



$10.31 Part #653HA
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Central Vacuum Inlet, Square Door, PVC

Central Vacuum Inlet, Square Door, PVC
Vacuum valve outlet cover faceplate contains low voltage connections. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24. Can be installed to open up or down. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1700. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1700. Trim plate available in shopping cart.



$8.75 Part #652HA
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Central Vacuum Inlet, Oval Door, PVC

Central Vacuum Inlet, Oval Door, PVC
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1500. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1500. Trim plate available in shopping cart.



$7.75 Part #651HA
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Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate

Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate
Want a clean, fresh looking wall? When you replace the inlet valve add this trim plate behind it. It will cover a bit more of the wall and the uneven paint that was right up against the old cover. Also great for covering mistakes.
Dimensions: 4 1/8" by 5 7/8". Inner ridge that inlet sits in: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Fits inlet valves with an "H" in the product number.



$1.99 Part #651HTA
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Central Vacuum Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC

Central Vacuum Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 32.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Replaces Vacuflo inlets that look just like this. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". VacuValve 5590, 5595. Trim plate available in shopping cart.




$10.56 Part #653CA
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Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate, Canplas VacuValve

Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate, Canplas VacuValve
Want a clean, fresh looking wall? When you replace the inlet valve add this trim plate behind it. It will cover a bit more of the wall and the uneven paint that was right up against the old cover.Also great for covering mistakes.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" by 6 3/16". Inner ridge that inlet sits in: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". Thickness is 3/8".
Fits inlet valves with a "C" in the product number.



$2.49 Part #653CTA
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Central Vacuum Inlet, Oval, METAL

Central Vacuum Inlet, Oval, METAL
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Metal inlets are recommended for decoration, outdoors, or in the floor.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".




$39.99 Part #651BMB
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Electrified Inlet Receptacle and Cover for Kenmore Central Vacuums
SuperValve Inlet Cover Kit FullFace

SuperValve Inlet Cover Kit FullFace
Universal SuperValve has connections for both low voltage wire (starts the power unit) and high voltage wire (starts the electric power brush). Includes: rough-in mounting plate with J-box, and white cover plate (not sold separately). Made by Hayden. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". If you need a case of these inlets enter 10. HAYDEN MFG INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY #2050. To learn more click here:




$26.80 Part #663HA
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SuperValve Inlet Cover Kit Square Door

SuperValve Inlet Cover Kit Square Door
Universal SuperValve has connections for both low voltage wire (starts the power unit) and high voltage wire (starts the electric power brush). Includes: rough-in mounting plate with J-box, and white cover plate (not sold separately). Made by Hayden. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". If you need a case of these inlets enter 10. HAYDEN MFG INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY #1750 SUPER-HOSE. To learn more click here:




$22.96 Part #662HA
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Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate

Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate
Want a clean, fresh looking wall? When you replace the inlet valve add this trim plate behind it. It will cover a bit more of the wall and the uneven paint that was right up against the old cover. Also great for covering mistakes.
Dimensions: 4 1/8" by 5 7/8". Inner ridge that inlet sits in: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Fits inlet valves with an "H" in the product number.



$1.99 Part #651HTA
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ElectraValve Inlet Cover

ElectraValve Inlet Cover
White PVC inlet valve made exclusively to fit the ElectraValve rough-in parts above. If you need a case of these enter 32. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16".



$12.90 Part #663CA
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Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate, Canplas VacuValve

Central Vacuum Inlet Trim Plate, Canplas VacuValve
Want a clean, fresh looking wall? When you replace the inlet valve add this trim plate behind it. It will cover a bit more of the wall and the uneven paint that was right up against the old cover.Also great for covering mistakes.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" by 6 3/16". Inner ridge that inlet sits in: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". Thickness is 3/8".
Fits inlet valves with a "C" in the product number.



$2.49 Part #653CTA
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Toe Kick Vacuums for Kenmore Central Vacuums
Central Vacuum Vac Pan, Toe Kick

Central Vacuum Vac Pan, Toe Kick
The VacPan and other under the cabinet or similar in wall toe kick operated central vacuum ports such as Vacu-Sweep are a great addition to any system. Vac-Pan and VacuSweep installation should be done by a professional installer or serious do-it-yourselfer. They are a wonderful product; however, the installation process is moderate to difficult. Be sure to have all the instructions, fittings, pipe, low voltage wire, and other things for installation also available here.




$49.00 Part #670PA
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Trim Faceplate for VacPan

Trim Faceplate for VacPan
A trim plate is used when the access hole into which the VacPan is fitted is larger than the VacPan's face plate. If you need a case of these inlets enter 50. Size 10.5" x 4".





$15.25 Part #670PFS
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Canplas VacuSweep

Canplas VacuSweep
VacuSweep's main difference from VacPan is the pipe connection, instead of being on the top, is on the back. Face measurement is 8.5 x 2.625 inches. In some cases it will make the installation easier. The connection on the back fits a coupling, elbow, or flex-pipe.VacuSweep's Website has video, manuals and helpful information.




$44.99 Part #670CA
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Canplas VacuSweep Trimplate

Canplas VacuSweep Trimplate
Used when you need to cover a larger access hole than the VacuSweep itself will cover. 10.5 x 4 inches.




$5.96 Part #670CTA
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Pipe and Installation Parts Outlet for Kenmore Central Vacuums
Install Kit with 1 Electric Inlet

Install Kit with 1 Electric Inlet
Includes the items pictured and comes in a handy box straight off our warehouse shelf. Add pipe (40ft recommended) and maybe some extra couplings. Buy regular PVC cement from a local store. Includes one pure white inlet valve and backing plate. The included wire is low voltage and runs from the faceplate to the vacuum canister to turn it on. In addition, Romex (110 volt) wire from a local store is need for the 110 volts. The faceplates' 110 volt wires connect to the romex you stub out from the backing plate box during rough-in. Made by Hayden.
$42.99 Part #662HW1
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Install Kit with 1 Non-Electric Inlet

Install Kit with 1 Non-Electric Inlet
Includes the items pictured and comes in a handy box straight off our warehouse shelf. Add pipe (40ft recommended) and maybe some extra couplings. Buy regular PVC cement from a local store. Includes one pure white inlet valve and backing plate. The included wire is low voltage and runs from the backing plate to the vacuum canister to turn it on. The wire does NOT have 110 volts. Made by Hayden.
$33.99 Part #652HW1
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90 Short PVC Vacuum Connector

90 Short PVC Vacuum Connector
Use this fitting at the mounting plates only. Since this is the sharpest turn in the system, potential clogging will occur with easy access - right at the inlet valve! If you need a case, enter 90 for the quantity.
$1.33 Part #501
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90 Sweep PVC Vacuum Connector

90 Sweep PVC Vacuum Connector
M.D. Manufacturing sells the highest quality fittings. We suggest avoiding PVC sch40 fittings. They are thin and leave a 'step' where the pipe connects. Toothpicks or pins can get stuck creating clogs. Also make sure fittings have a 3/4" cuff, not 1/2", to provide strength at joints. If you need a case, enter 115 for the quantity.
$1.40 Part #502
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45 Degree PVC Vacuum Connector

45 Degree PVC Vacuum Connector
We suggest using 45's, even two of them when possible, to use less 90's. When the pipe line needs to run up or down, angle a 90 at 45-degrees into a 45 fitting. If you need a case, enter 125 for the quantity.
$1.33 Part #504
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Coupling PVC Vacuum Connector

Coupling PVC Vacuum Connector
For connecting two pieces of pipe together. If you need a case, enter 200 for the quantity.
$0.65 Part #507
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90 Sweep Tee PVC Vacuum 3-way Connector

90 Sweep Tee PVC Vacuum 3-way Connector
For connecting a branch to the main line. Be sure the airflow is adequate. Do not install the tee backwards! If you need a case, enter 45 for the quantity.
$1.93 Part #508
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3-in-1 Mounting Bracket PVC

3-in-1 Mounting Bracket PVC
Most popular bracket for all rectangle Basic Inlet Valve Covers. For new construction nail it to a stud. For existing home installation cut the plastic stud mounting side off and set it in a 2-3/8 x 4-1/4" drywall (or wall material) cutout and fasten inlet cover (with previously attached low voltage wire) for a long lasting, firm hold. When piping, connect a fitting such as a tight 90 or coupling to the flange. If you need a case of these enter 75.
$3.90 Part #517
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16ft PVC Central Vacuum Pipe (four 4-foot tubes)

16ft PVC Central Vacuum Pipe (four 4-foot tubes)
Great for small central vacuum jobs such as repairs, relocating a valve, adding a valve, exhausting, etc. Be sure to get extra PVC couplings (below) to fit it all together. This vacuum tubing is 2-inch outer diameter. Manufactured to ASTM standard F2158.
$32.00 Part #520-4
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40ft PVC Central Vac Pipe (ten 4-ft) (Ground Ship)

40ft PVC Central Vac Pipe (ten 4-ft) (Ground Ship)
Great for medium central vacuum jobs such as repairs, relocating a valve, adding a valve, exhausting, etc. Be sure to get extra PVC couplings (below) to fit it all together. This vacuum tubing is 2-inch outer diameter. Manufactured to ASTM standard F2158.
SHIPPED REGULAR GROUND ONLY.
$53.00 Part #520-10
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2inch ID Flexible Pipe Vacuum Hose (per/foot)

Flexible Pipe (sold by foot)
Flex Pipe is excellent for installing VacPan automatic dustpans. Central Vacuum 2" OD PVC pipe fits snugly into this flexible pipe that is 2" ID. Use a Hose Clamp for Flex Pipe for best connection, do not glue. Not recommended as a replacement for rigid pipe.
SOLD BY THE FOOT. Enter number of feet you need.
$3.30 Part #340
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Note: Kenmore Vacuum is a registered trademark of Sears, not M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. Products sold by M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. are not from Kenmore Vacuum but are designed to complement a Kenmore Central Vacuum. Therefore, parts and products carry warranties from MD Manufacturing and not Kenmore Vacuum and thus may alter the warranty provided by Kenmore Vacuum.
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