Vacu-matic Sales Co., Pleasantville
Working in the central vacuum business wasn’t on Ferdinand DeLuca’s mind when he graduated from Manhattan College in the 1980s with a degree in electrical engineering.
But in 2003, he took a more serious look at the company his stepfather, Roland Bucciferro, established in 1958. Since then he has tripled its sales, making it the premiere installer of central and conventional vacuum systems throughout the tri-state area.
In 2009, Bucciferro passed away, but DeLuca, known affectionately as “Nando” to family, friends and customers, has capitalized on the company’s other function–the sale and repair of portable vacuums.
Several Westchester cleaning businesses are loyal clients of Vacu-matic. Typically, they are interested in repairing their most frequently used vacuums.
In the front of the store, there’s an assortment of products on display, including vacuum parts such as adaptors, elbows, plastic wands, telescopic wands and G-hose kits for individual vacuums and central vacuum systems.
Customers can also find a variety of vacuum bags that DeLuca said are cheaper in his store than if purchased online.
He sells different types of vacuum brushes as well, some suitable for cleaning wood floors and others that are best for carpets and area rugs.
“We can service any type of vacuum and sell you practically any brand of vacuum,” said DeLuca, who works closely with his mother, Ilda Bucciferro, who runs the office at the back of the store.
Local customers are aware of the service that DeLuca provides. For example, a Panasonic Power Head Canister vacuum retails for $299 online and about $379 at Sears. DeLuca is currently selling the vacuum for $259 for customers who pay in cash or check or $275 if by credit card.
“I like to keep prices competitive, but I believe in steering people in the right direction, too,” DeLuca said, referring to the confusion many consumers experience when purchasing vacuums and why they frequently turn to him for advice.
While some of his employees are busy repairing vacuums and handling customer requests in the back of the Marble Avenue store that once served as a pool hall, DeLuca is out on the road several times a week installing central vacuum systems with the help of a dedicated crew, all of whom are certified by the Vacuum Dealers Trade Association (VDTA).
Partnering with a number of area home builders, DeLuca’s company is an exclusive dealer of VACUFLO® central vacuuming systems, which provides consumers with whole-house cleaning and convenience.
Unlike a traditional vacuum cleaner, which recirculates the dirt and particles it picks up into the air, central vacuums pick up dirt, dust and debris that is deep down in the carpet, as well as microscopic particles like pollen, mold spores and dust mites.
DeLuca said he installs systems in existing homes as well in new construction.
“No job is too big or small for us,” he said.
Vacu-matic is located at 44 Marble Ave. in Pleasantville. For more information or to obtain an estimate on a central vacuuming system installation, visit http://www.vacumaticsales.com/ or call 1-877-VACUMATIC.
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