When you are choosing flooring, cabinets, finishes, lighting, and layout, do not forget one of the most important everyday features of your new home: how you will clean it.

A central vacuum system is one of the best cleaning upgrades you can add during new construction. With the Chameleon® Retractable Hose System, your central vacuum becomes even more convenient because the hose stores right inside the wall.

That means no bulky hose to carry, coil, or store after every use. Chameleon gives homeowners a cleaner, faster, and easier way to keep their new home looking its best.

Why Add Chameleon During New Construction?

New construction is the ideal time to install Chameleon. Before drywall goes up, your installer can plan valve locations, tubing routes, and hose coverage around the way your home is designed.

New Home Advantage Why It Matters
Plan before drywall Valve placement and tubing routes can be designed before walls are finished.
Reduce hose clutter The hose stores inside the wall, so there is less to carry, coil, or store.
Cover more living space Each Chameleon valve can cover up to 2,200 square feet, depending on layout.
Clean more than floors Attachments make it easy to clean hard floors, carpets, furniture, stairs, ceilings, vehicles, and more.
Build convenience in from the start Planning during construction helps your central vacuum system fit naturally into the home.

Great for Every Surface in Your New Home

New homes often include a mix of flooring and finishes, from hardwood and tile to carpet, area rugs, upholstery, curtains, stairs, and high ceilings. Chameleon works with a wide variety of central vacuum attachments to handle everyday messes and detailed cleaning jobs throughout the home.

  • Hard-surface flooring
  • Carpets and area rugs
  • Furniture and upholstery
  • Curtains and blinds
  • Stairs and baseboards
  • Ceilings, corners, and high spaces
  • Car interiors, garages, and utility areas

Designed Around Your Home’s Layout  

Chameleon is designed to work with your central vacuum system and can be planned around the busiest areas of your home. Each valve stores up to a 50-foot hose and can cover up to 2,200 square feet, depending on your floor plan and installation layout.

During construction, your builder or central vacuum installer can help determine the best valve locations for convenient whole-home cleaning coverage.

Engineered for Smooth Performance

Chameleon is carefully engineered for a smoother retractable hose experience. Reduced hose friction, magnetic door closures, automatic turn-off, and a smooth hose path help make cleaning easier from the first day you move in.

The system is designed to help the hose pull out and retract smoothly, reducing everyday frustration and helping homeowners get more use from their central vacuum system.

Consistent Seal and Automatic Lock

Unlike many retractable hose systems, Chameleon features an automatic hose lock and patented dual-seal system. This helps maintain a consistent seal during use and supports strong vacuum performance while you clean.

The lock-seal system also allows the hose to be secured at any length, so you can use only the amount of hose you need for the job.

Built-In Handle for Quick Cleanups

Chameleon features a built-in, 360-degree swivel handle that is easy to grab, pull, and maneuver. Use the handle by itself for quick cleanups, or attach a cleaning tool for more detailed cleaning throughout the home.

From crumbs in the kitchen to dust along baseboards, Chameleon makes it easier to clean small messes before they become bigger chores.

Backed by a Five-Year Warranty

Chameleon is backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty, giving homeowners confidence in the durability and reliability of their retractable hose system.

Ask Your Builder About Chameleon Before Drywall

The best time to plan for Chameleon is while your home is being built. Talk to your builder or local Chameleon dealer early in the construction process to make sure your system is designed for the way you live.  

Build the convenience in now. Your future self will appreciate not wrestling with a vacuum hose later.

Ask your builder or central vacuum installer about adding Chameleon® to your new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is new construction the best time to install Chameleon?

Yes. New construction is the easiest time to install Chameleon because valve placement and tubing routes can be planned before drywall is installed.

How much area can one Chameleon valve cover?

One Chameleon valve can cover up to 2,200 square feet, depending on the home layout and installation plan.

How long is the hose stored inside the wall?

Each Chameleon valve can store up to a 50-foot hose inside the wall, helping reduce the need to carry and store a traditional central vacuum hose.

Can Chameleon clean more than floors?

Yes. With the right attachments, Chameleon can clean hard floors, carpets, furniture, curtains, ceilings, stairs, vehicles, garages, and more.

Why should I add a central vacuum system when building a home?

A central vacuum system is easier to install during construction and provides powerful, convenient cleaning without relying on portable vacuums.