Numatic Henry Reviews
Media Gallery for Numatic Henry
Specification for Numatic Henry
| Main Features | |
| Features | Cylinder |
| Dirt Capture | Cyclonic |
- Key Feature
- Design: Canister
- Dirt Capture: Bag
- Tank / Bag Capacity: 4.76 Gallons
- Motor
- Voltage: 110 - 120 V AC220 - 240 V AC
- Amperage: 10.4 Amp.
- Consumed Power: 1200 Watt
- Speeds: 2 - Speed
- Suction
- Airflow: 95.35 cfm
- Filtration
- Filtration Levels: 6
- Tools
- Cleaning Path: 11.81 in.
- Convenience
- Color: RedGreenBlueYellow
- Height Adjustment Positions: Variable
- Other
- Weight: 14.55 lb.
Latest Reviews
“great BUT”
Written on: 07/04/2013 by sanant (1 review written)
I really liked henry the weight of it was great it moved around easily. its got great sucktion. BUT where u attach the metal handle bar to the plastic tube , well the plastic has split where the seam is. this happened after about 3 months . we got a new replacement henry (henry the 2nd)and after 6 months it happened again so sad I had to give up on henry. (read more)
“Can't live without my Henry”
Written on: 04/03/2013 by helentintern (4 reviews written)
I really don't know where I'd be without my Henry! I've tried pretty much every hoover under the sun but they're not in the same league, nothing better than a cute little face to help you keep your carpets clean! (read more)
“good vacuum for the money you pay”
Written on: 14/02/2013 by rongarner11 (3 reviews written)
A great hoover from a great company. Really easy to pull around the place, and the suction is great. I had a dyson before, which cost a lot more, and I honestly can't tell the difference. I guess time will be the test, but so far I am very happy with its performance. Ron Glastonbury (read more)
“best hoover I have ever had!”
Written on: 13/02/2013
Just bought a henry hoover its brilliant :-) much better then dyson vax and hoover would defo recommend 1 to anyone and much cheeper then dyson or vax will never go back to a different Hoover picks the carpets up even on lo power witch is atomically set when u turn it on and u have got the choice of high power to witch is monster suction very good hoover buy 1 u shouldnt be disappointed (read more)
“Terrible Choice - Dont Go With The Trend”
Written on: 09/02/2013 by AutoFreak (1 review written)
We have owned a Nilfisk for about 8 years and although it still goes well, it had seen better days cosmetically and the wheels were coming off so we decided to go for a new one. The wife always liked the look of Henry and when we researched it on the web, we seen fantastic reviews everywhere ! We bought Henry and from the start have hated everything about the little blitter ! The pipes and attachments are only held together by friction so they pop off so easy no matter how tight you put them... (read more)
“Beauty isn't everything.”
Written on: 23/11/2012
Henry looks cute but I've been experiencing minor problems. He doesn't always start up and it has been difficult to clean my house. I've always usually been a huge fan of Henrys so potentially mine could be broken. (read more)
“Tough, Reliable & Outstanding Performance”
Written on: 15/11/2012
I've recently tried a more domestically focussed machine and have been utterly dissapointed, having gotten used to the fantastic performance of my Henry. Needless to say I've since ditched the piece of c**p that cost me twice as much and have purchased another Henry. Just as good as the last one (which never even broke but was replaced as it looked a bit tired!) I'll be looking forward to another 20 years faithful service then! (read more)
“fantastic top vacuum cleaner cant be beat”
Written on: 07/11/2012 by speedycat100 (2 reviews written)
my wife makes parts for this vacuum at protex redditch so we went and got one when we needed a new one . This cleaner is the best we have ever had ,well made strong and not to heavy. All the pipes fit together good but sometimes to good and have a bit of a tug of war to get apart. we have had this 2 years and still works well even when the bag is full the suction never gets any less has a boost button aswell but dont need much as its so good anyway. The wire goes inside nicely so dont keep... (read more)
“Forgett dyson!”
Written on: 21/10/2012
I got one of these 2 weeks ago expecting it to be a average regular vacuum cleaner. But wow OMG it thrashed my dyson dc15 so the next day I took it to the landfill zone. Henry is my new best friend I especially like it because of his freindly smiling face. Truly there was nothing I didn't like about him so forgett dyson get a henry. (read more)
“Dison who?”
Written on: 25/09/2012 by FrankDaTank (6 reviews written)
It's all about the Henry! I worked as a cleaner for years, no other Vacuum is as nimble and easy to clean with. Also these thing are almost unbreakable. (read more)
See next 10 reviews
Showing 1 - 10 of 127 Reviews
“Junk”
Written on: 29/08/2012
Got this thing on amazon( we got "james"), it is nothing more than a shop vac with a bag, really. If you want to clean your house with a shop vac, got to the hardware store and get one cheaper than this. Its load and doesnt pick up much. The worst part is the main tube pieces of the vacuum only connect by friction, no clips or conenctors. This leaves the pieces coming apart as you operate the vacuum. Also the suction control is nothing more than a slide clip at the hose end of the vacuum.... (read more)
Birdsong's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
I have to agree. I've had my Henry for three years now and after fighting with the connectors coming apart EVERY TIME, I talked with a representative by phone who promised to send me a set of new attachments suggesting that my particular ones were faulty. The promised replacement never arrived and I never followed back up. Instead, I went out and bought a Miele and after two years I'm still happy with the Miele. It is an upright vacuum with on board attachments.. it is easy to push and the attachments connect easily with a locking mechanism. It has great suck-up.
So yeah, I have to agree with you. The Henry is junk.
Reply to this comment
“Why did I not buy this before?”
Written on: 23/08/2012 by reviewkitten (280 reviews written)
When we moved into our new flat we couldn't afford an expensive vacuum cleaner so plumped for a cheapy from Asda. The thought was that we only had a couple of small rooms with carpet and the rest was laminate so it should do the job. How wrong we were. It was bloody awful, our lounge rug was never clean unless we got down on our hands and knees with the hose (very tedious). So in the end we got a Henry. The price wasn't too bad, only £60 more than the cheap one that eventually died on... (read more)
“Worst purchase ever!”
Written on: 24/07/2012
We bought a basic Dyson back in the late 90's, and it was great despite months of DIY abuse (polyfiller dust, plaster, bricks, etc). Then we changed carpets and were advised that the brush would ruin the loop-pile and we needed a suction only cleaner. Research said "Henry" - what a mistake! Dyson, I emptied after every use. Henry, filled the house with stench of stale dust/dirt. Sorry, I'm not buying bags for every time I use it. Dyson was an upright, yet still had long enough hose... (read more)
“Great Vacuum!! Everything is great about it. Offers...”
Written on: 24/07/2012 by Patricia4 (3 reviews written)
Great Vacuum!! Everything is great about it. Offers value for money (read more)
“The only Vacuum cleaner you will ever need!”
Written on: 05/07/2012 by LadyCrimsyn1986 (4 reviews written)
I started using Henry years ago when i used to be a cleaner in a nursing home, we had these a few months after i started working there and they were a huge improvement over the old one which was a Dyson upright vacuum cleaner that was useless, bulky, flimsy and all the attachments kept dropping off even though it wasn't that old. The Henry was so good I recommended it to my mom whose vacuum was on its way out, she ended up buying one and was equally impressed. That was 8 years ago! She still... (read more)
“Numatic Henry works very well ”
Written on: 20/06/2012 by MerryThomas (3 reviews written)
I purchased Naumatic Henry from Amazon and I am truly very happy that I took this decision. I am a person who hates cleaning and dont want to waste time much in cleaning. Also I dont want to spend much money on maids. So after reading many reviews, I decided to purchase Numatic Henry from Amazon, and ahh what an ease of using it. Its just perfect according to my needs and suited my pockets too. (read more)
“ok but end attatchments falls apart too easily”
Written on: 30/04/2012 by truman08
This is my second henry hoover and whilst i am happy with the way it picks up dust, bits, crumbs ect on BOTH of the henrys ive had the largest end attachment has fallen apart. the 1st 1 lasted about a year so i bought a new hoover this one has lasted 9 months and my local store where i bought it from wont replace it, so unless i want to use one of the different attachments which is not suitable i am going to have to now purchase another hoover which is really annoying. As i said for picking... (read more)
“Awesome vacuuming with a smile”
Written on: 22/04/2012 by spannerzone (7 reviews written)
Having wasted £100 on a bagless Electrolux which was the world's worst vacuum cleaner ever, it was a delight to get a Henry.... sure it's a bit cheesey but I still smile when I use it and the bag takes an age to fill.... and so much less messy than emptying a bagless cleaner into the dustbin. It's basic but pretty foolproof, it has good suction and moves around easily...the length of hose is good. The only minor gripe is the basic accessories but they're ok I guess....just a bit basic and... (read more)
“Henry has become one of the family”
Written on: 13/04/2012 by lisakash (2 reviews written)
I bought Henry after looking in Cyprus for a good vacuum cleaner and the prices were silly. I bought Henry online and had it delivered after reading all the reviews. Its great - powerful suction, it's bags are huge and you don't have to change every five minutes and they are cheap to replace. Long lead so I don't have to keep taking the plug out. All in all probably the best cleaner I've had and the best bit my 4 sons think Henry is cool and are happy to use him and hoover their... (read more)
“solid reliable cheap”
Written on: 24/11/2011 by RogerAbelman (4 reviews written)
this thing just keeps going with no special Dyson system or anything, just gets the carpets clean and no marketing gizmos ... good for me (read more)
See next 10 reviews
Showing 11 - 20 of 127 Reviews
“ITS OK”
Written on: 19/11/2011
It does work ok, but have used better, I\'ve used hover and meile and this does ok againt them but it won\'t do water. its ok for the car and easy to get bout (read more)
“Poor Henry sucked his last, today”
Written on: 13/11/2011 by Sinky401 (1 review written)
I got my Henry as a wedding gift from my mother in July 1996 and it just packed in today 13-11-11 sothat says it all for me a brilliant Hoover I will be buying the same and the twice the wife used it she loved it to . (read more)
“Don't buy a Henry vacuum!!!!”
Written on: 15/09/2011
I bought a Henry vacuum to replace our current Miele vacuum. The Miele is 7 yrs old, and although the motor is working fine, the door to it has come off and the attachments have been falling out - so I decided it was time for something different. I have affectionate memories of Henry, since the cleaners at my primary school used to use one and so he reminds me of my old school and my childhood. I read lots of reviews on Amazon and on here, and the vast majority of them were excellent, so... (read more)
Judylugg's Comment
Written on: 08/10/2011
I do SO agree, see my review on the wretched theing!!
Reply to this comment
Guest's Comment
Written on: 04/11/2011
Firstly your theory that you need to \"ram the hose together\" is unnecessary and misleading! If you twist the poles into each other they fit easily and equally you can \"untwist\" them to seperate.
Your comment re: skirting boards etc and damaged paintwork is maybe because you have not found the plastic edging tool (as opposed to the brush) which is supplied with the hoover!!!!
The long hose is in my opinion an absolute godsend which allows me to hoover up the stairs, landing, hall and living/dining room without having to drag or carry a hoover body with me. (I live in an average sized home not large offices!)
Maybe you need to give this hoover a bit of time so you can adjust to its abilities!
Reply to this comment
“love it”
Written on: 16/08/2011 by henryisawsome
i love this prodect. it is awsome. the prodect is verry nice and easy to use. it dose a great job on the hard floor. And it also dose a great job on the carpet. the hose is verry long whuch is verry long. i can also clean the whole hose on one plug. pluse it's smile makes it even better. henry dose all of the nasy jobs without complaining. i would HIGHLT recomend this vacuum (read more)
“The best vacuum available.”
Written on: 29/05/2011
After working in the hire industry for many years the Henry is the best by far so much that I brought one myself. People that have problems keeping the tubes together just need to push them together harder (I have never had a problem with this).People that say he is not powerful enough,it does have bag's that need replacing or it is not put in properly,you MUST use it with a bag. It pick's our white dog hair's up with ease. I have never seen a major problem with this machine (I have been... (read more)
“UNSAFE/UNUSEABLE”
Written on: 26/05/2011 by Canarysong
I have found the Henry Vacuum Cleaner by Numatic International to be UNSAFE and difficult to use. I would like to emphasize UNSAFE! The long attachments DO NOT fasten together with proper knobs and catches and ALWAYS COME APART when in use. I would like to emphasize ALWAYS! They have been like this from new out of the box and I have been injured on numerous occasions when the long extensions just fall away and disconnect from each other WHILE vacuuming with the chrome/stainless steel... (read more)
Guest's Response to Canarysong's Review
Written on: 05/06/2011
My kids don't struggle with this Hoover! Having used these for years I think their simplicity and durability is what makes them the best. Sounds like a health & safety gone mad review ;)
Reply to this comment
Janebloggs's Response to Canarysong's Review
Written on: 27/01/2013
You have to TWIST the attachments on as far as they will go, then they won't come off!
Most people seem to "ram" them on , which doesn't work
Reply to this comment
Birdsong's reply to Janebloggs's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
I can assure you that both my husband and I do twist the attachments on and they DO come off again no matter what. The fact remains that connections should be made with a positive catch of some sort as most GOOD manufacturers have been using for donkey's years. Perhaps the users that have no problems don't vacuum very energetically.
Reply to this comment
Birdsong's reply to Birdsong's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
Well, first this website wouldn't recognize my original login details and now it's not offering me an Edit option either.
Sorry for the double post.
Reply to this comment
Birdsong's reply to Janebloggs's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
I can assure you that both my husband and I DO twist the attachments on and they DO come off again no matter what. The fact remains that connections should be made with a positive catch of some sort as most GOOD manufacturers have been using for donkey's years. Perhaps the users that have no problems don't vacuum very energetically.
Also, the floor attachment is USELESS on mats. I'm not even talking thick pile carpet. I'm just talking a throw mat in front of the door. Try and pull the attachment across that and it ALWAYS comes off.
Two years later, I still prefer my Miele
Reply to this comment
Janebloggs's reply to Birdsong's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
Thanks for your reply to my comment. I do sympath ise, because I've suffered the annoyance and frustration of this problem with other vacuums, but not the Henry or Hetty. Why don't you give Numatic a call on 01460 68600.? I had to contact them once, and they were really friendly and helpful
Hope you can sort it out,as I'm sure you will be as pleased as I am. if you do?
Reply to this comment
Tropi's reply to Birdsong's Comment
Written on: 29/01/2013
I absolutely agree with Canarysong.
The attachments fall apart far too easily because there is NOTHING, other than unreliable friction, to hold them together. I've lost count of the number of times I have painfully nipped my fingers trying to hold the two straight tubes together. This isn't a minor inconvenience - it is a major and painful nuisance, which would simply not exist if proper catches were provided.
Health and Safety does, too often 'go mad'. But in this case, canarysong is 100% correct - the attachment connections are simply not fit for purpose and it is inexcusable.
In all other respects, the little Henry is really excellent. But, with useless tools, the whole thing becomes almost useless.
Reply to this comment
“Numatic HVR200A HENRY A1 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum...”
Written on: 08/05/2011 by judylugg (41 reviews written)
Numatic HVR200A HENRY A1 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner plus Kit A1, Red/Black
Cost £95 plus P&P
This cleaner was bought by my daughter with whom I live as our old cleaner (a very good one, actually, had come to the end of its useful time). She had been told how powerful HENRY HOOVERS ARE! Yes, they are and that is all that is good about it.
I hate it, it is far, far TOO HEAVY, CUMBERSOME AND DIFFICULT TO PULL AROUND. The flexible pipe is very much too long as well, getting in the way,...
(read more)
Guest's Response to judylugg's Review
Written on: 05/06/2011
Worst review I have ever read. The best Hoover money can buy. Do you work for Dyson? Talking of which I did some removal work and dropped one accidently from about a foot off the floor and it broke. I could have thrown a Henry from outside the truck. Simple and brilliant.
Reply to this comment
Judylugg's Response to judylugg's Review
Written on: 08/10/2011
In reply to the guest's response - the cleaner is NOT a HOOVER, it is a HENRY and I do NOT work for Dyson! As for wishing to throw it around, that actually has occured to me but not to see if it is durable! All views are SUBJECTIVE are they not?
Reply to this comment
Kizzie's Response to judylugg's Review
Written on: 04/02/2012
I dont get it, the Henry is one of the lightest easiest vacuum cleaners to use ever made.
Heavy? Cumbersome? Difficult to pull?
You must be a very (Forgive me) weak person :/
Also in fairness to the other comment , you did call your Henry a hoover and not a vacuum cleaner.
Reply to this comment
Birdsong's Response to judylugg's Review
Written on: 29/01/2013
It is confusing how so many people interchange the word "vacuum" for the word "hoover". Hoover is actually a brand name like Kleenex but the problem comes when a particular brand becomes a household name. We tend to apply the brand name to anything and everything like it. Not good.
But with regards to the Henry, I've had mine for nearly three years and I hated it when I got it and I hate it even more now. The connecting pipes and attachments do not fit with any type of proper fitting and they are forever falling apart whilst I vacuum. I can't pull the floor attachment over a flat mat without it falling off. Within seconds I have the connecting pieces falling all over me and onto the floor. This is more than annoying and we do twist them on as tightly as they will go but they still manage to fall apart! The suction is not nearly as good as my Miele and when I drag the Henry, it always seems to find a way to tip over so I have to walk up to it, bend down and put it right.
I have had other canister vacuums before and have never had as much frustration as I've had with the Henry... poor design. I hate it.
Reply to this comment
“My review of the HVR-200A ”
Written on: 13/04/2011
My review of the HVR-200A
I am sure I am not alone with this. - I had carpets with Dyson Upright Vacuum (hey, that's probably half the population then) The Dyson cleans well, but it is cumbersome and heavy, especially when you only have small to medium sized rooms, and it's a swine to carry it up/down stairs. I do like uprights and would not have a cylinder cleaner for carpets, full stop.
However, I changed over completely to laminate floors and sweepers are only good for crumbs. A friend...
(read more)
“Just an honest to goodness basic vacuum, feels solid...”
Written on: 24/02/2011
Just an honest to goodness basic vacuum, feels solid and as free from unecessary features should last for years, beats the bagless cleaners we have tried into a cocked hat. (read more)
“By far the best, most reliable and most powerful pound...”
Written on: 17/02/2011 by paulinebamber (3 reviews written)
By far the best, most reliable and most powerful pound for pound vacuum cleaner on the market. Dyson, Meile, Hoover and other manufacturers pale into insignificance by comparison.
If you have £100 to spend on a new vacuum - buy Numatic - buy Henry! Don;t be fooled by marketing speak found with other lesser brands.
(read more)
See next 10 reviews
Showing 21 - 30 of 127 Reviews
“Am not at all impressed with Numatic Henry . It's far...”
Written on: 27/01/2011
Am not at all impressed with Numatic Henry . It's far heavier and more cumbersome than my previous hoover, especially on stair cases. The tubes do not fit together properly, stiff to pull apart and floppy when in use. Takes far too much physical effort to change attachments. Topples over easily. Hose pipe is too long so body gets left miles behind and caught around things. Low power is virtually useless. Carpet brushes are way too stiff so its hard to push along the surface. Hope it soon... (read more)
Janebloggs's Comment
Written on: 27/01/2013
Twist- don't shout!
With reference to fitting the tubes together!
Reply to this comment
“I was given the pink (Hetty) version of this hoover...”
Written on: 21/01/2011
I was given the pink (Hetty) version of this hoover for Xmas by my daughter and I daren't tell her how much I hate it! She said oh they're fantastic for picking up cat hairs which is why I wanted one. It's rubbish. It pushes the cat hairs round the room so you have to use the nozzle end (backbreaking work) to get up stuff it can't cope with, and it's too flipping heavy. I'm going back to my old one as at least it was lighter to move around. (read more)
Judylugg's Comment
Written on: 08/05/2011
I found this review very helpful because... I entirely agree, CUMBERSOME, HEAVY AND PIPES DO NOT FIT TOGETHER CORRECTLY UNLESS REALLY FORCED AND THEN ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL APART.
Reply to this comment
“This is my second Henry. ”
Written on: 02/12/2010
This is my second Henry.
Such a powerful, versatile cleaner.
BUT what about the tubes? am I the only one who has trouble with wobbling connections on the tubes? If not, how have you sorted it?
(read more)
“Over the years have had the lot including the...”
Written on: 28/10/2010
Over the years have had the lot including the overhyped, overheavy, overpriced Dyson (the worst cleaner ever used).
Henry replaced it and it's the best ever, practical, efficient, easy to use, durable - just about to add a Hetty - with look they'll mate and I'll never need to replace any (LOL)_.
Seriously, 100% recommendation - have already had a number of friends buy and all are happy.
I'd seen it for years and never imagined it was such a great little workhorse, covers every surface...
(read more)
“I purchased my Henry well over 20 years ago,it has had...”
Written on: 25/10/2010
I purchased my Henry well over 20 years ago,it has had to contend with dogs,children mud,DIY, builders and everything else. Henry cleaned it all up
without any fuss. But alas this morning poor Henry Spluttered and coughed to a standstill I MUST REPLACE AT ALL COSTS !!! I have recommended Henry to
every one who cares to listen about the "Mean cleaning machine"
(read more)
“i bought my henry 17 years ago and i have never had a...”
Written on: 15/10/2010
i bought my henry 17 years ago and i have never had a problem with him. brilliant machine (read more)
“I am a graphic and product designer and designed HENRY...”
Written on: 31/08/2010 by Michael Stanley Walsh (1 review written)
I am a graphic and product designer and designed HENRY for the Numatic company around thirty years ago when I lived in England. It has been a huge success and sold throughout the world. I am very proud of Henry, not only does it clean well but it is very compact and people love the way this little character folows them around the house.
Mike Walsh FCSD
mikewalsh@hotmail.fr
(read more)
Wieland's Response to Michael Stanley Walsh's Review
Written on: 12/04/2011
Michael Stanley Walsh claims that he designed Henry. This is simply not true.
<br/>How do I know?
<br/>Because I did the characterisation that has made Henry the success that he has become during the last 4 decades.
<br/>Together with Mr C R Duncan, the boss of Numatic who will doubtless be contacting Mr Walsh shortly in order to disabuse him of his fantasies, we created Henry in my ad' agency in Kingston in the mid-seventies.
<br/>Mr Walsh is the second person in the past year to lay claim to the Henry design. I suppose its rather like copying being a sincere form of flattery but one has to ask 'where are these people coming from?'<br/>As a graphic and product designer myself and also resident in France I would like to hear of- even see some of Mr Walsh's other designs if he is not now concerned that I might know the true author. Does he have a website showcasing his work?
<br/>Carl Wieland
Reply to this comment
“it follows you around, will last for years, has good...”
Written on: 26/08/2010
it follows you around, will last for years, has good range of spares at all the shops. has reusable bag so no waste. Excellent. I would recommend this to anyone. (read more)
“This is a seriously powerful and reliable machine....”
Written on: 07/08/2010
This is a seriously powerful and reliable machine. Having bought my first house, I've been undertaking quite a bit of DIY and creating a fair amount of mess in the process :-) ! Henry is a legend. He hasn't complained at all about being fed rubble, sawdust, plaster or brick dust and has helped to keep my home clean and tidy. I only use Hepaflo bags with my machine. I once cleaned up a load of dust after sanding down a ceiling with paper bags installed, and they let through a lot of dust onto... (read more)
“Henry Vacuum cleaner. Forget about Dyson: you get a...”
Written on: 01/07/2010
Henry Vacuum cleaner. Forget about Dyson: you get a design compromise on every single model. The fact they keep feeling the need to change it, says a lot! The Henry has a very simple build so there is very little to break or go wrong - even if it falls down the stairs. No gimmicky extras like automatic card winders (which always break). Suction is excellent, they're easy to manoeuvre - even under furniture - and the cord is REALLY long so you don't need to keep moving plugs. The bag... (read more)
See next 10 reviews
Showing 31 - 40 of 127 Reviews
“I had my last Henry for 23 years and felt I needed a...”
Written on: 20/06/2010
I had my last Henry for 23 years and felt I needed a change. After reading reviews of various makes I decided to stick with a Henry. Am I disappointed - no. I went for a change of colour, but the Henry is just as good. It is now easier to pull around, has a wind up the cord, is quieter than my old model and it now has an extra boost button. It can cope with being bounced off the paintwork, attacked by the dog, sat on by the kids and it still does a good job. How could I ever thought of... (read more)
“Dont't be put off by the smiley face - underneath lies...”
Written on: 19/06/2010
Dont't be put off by the smiley face - underneath lies a commercial machine, with performance and reliability to match. I will openly admit to being a ham-fisted goon, I have a habit of accidentally damaging things, so decided that a commercial vacuum was what I needed, having broken several domestic models, two of which were Dyson machines - these don't deserve the reputation they have.
No question about it, the Henry is very tough and resilient, will survive being dropped down stairs,...
(read more)
“Replaced my Dyson with a Henry after so many parts...”
Written on: 16/06/2010 by SarahTT (2 reviews written)
Replaced my Dyson with a Henry after so many parts broke on it, and the tube split. The Henry is in a different league - yes it is quirky, but it does the job well and I love it. (read more)
“nothing seems to last these days except henry ive...”
Written on: 30/05/2010 by marleymoo (4 reviews written)
nothing seems to last these days except henry ive dropped him down the stairs had the builders in which abused him sucking up wood brick dust and hes still working fine he is also 5 years old still going stong best hoover in the world never lets me down would like to buy hetty but my other halfs not having it says henrys fine Updated: 18th June 2010 i wrote a review in may about henry since then my henry was cutting out i thought it was the switch it turned out to be the cable had split... (read more)
“bought a henry a year ago after buying god knows how...”
Written on: 13/05/2010
bought a henry a year ago after buying god knows how many vax's and other makes, they were broke after a few months.
ive got a black labrador and a black cat, and also cream carpets and the turbobrush removes them with no effort.
also great for laminate with the normal head.excellent suction. would recomend to anyone.
(read more)
“ ”
Written on: 02/05/2010
Over the years we've owned every type of Vacuum cleaner,upright and cylinder both cheap and expensive from Dyson to Panasonic to Electrolux to Tesco own Brand.All had one thing in common - an average service life of 12 months . The D*son upright was particularly disapointing ,hugely expensive, over engineered and cumbersome.
The Henry has been with us now for over 5 years , is simple and rugged, has dealt with builders mess in its stride yet has been 100% reliable. Cant comment on service...
(read more)
“Simple, well made, spares easily available. Can't...”
Written on: 02/05/2010
Simple, well made, spares easily available. Can't really go wrong.
And it is made in UK!
(read more)
“Why didn't I buy the Henry Xtra years ago instead of...”
Written on: 04/04/2010
Why didn't I buy the Henry Xtra years ago instead of wasting so much money on other vacuums, including a dyson that died after trying to pick up diy debris.
The Turbo /airflo brush is a must especially if you have pets, on the high power setting really works well.
While using it without tools it managed to find a battery that had fallen behind a bedroom unit. Couldn't believe how easily it picked it up.
Brilliant little machine.
(read more)
“Great little work horse.Food for thought I run...”
Written on: 03/04/2010
Great little work horse.Food for thought I run carboots and you see a lot of dysons electrolux ext but not many henrys that speaks for it self. (read more)
“bought Henry 13 years ago second hand for £40. The...”
Written on: 28/03/2010
bought Henry 13 years ago second hand for £40. The kids have grown up with it. They used to ride on it as toddlers. Needed 2 hose replacements due to splits. He sometimes topples over thresholds and gets stuck around corners but has been totally reliable and is very tough. My mum breaks everything but has failed to damage her Henry either. An excellent workhorse that wont let you down! (read more)
See next 10 reviews
Showing 41 - 50 of 127 Reviews
overview
Top 5 Vacuum Cleaners
To calculate the top 5's we take the following factors into account:
• All the star ratings the company/product has received,
• The number of reviews
• How recent the reviews are
As rated by real users
-
1. Numatic Henry
127 reviews read latest review -
2. Sebo x4
62 reviews read latest review -
3. Vax Mach Air Reach
26 reviews read latest review -
4. Miele S5261 Cat and Dog
46 reviews read latest review -
5. Dyson DC01
51 reviews read latest review
Hot Stuff in
Latest Reviews in Vacuum Cleaners
-
Vax Air 3 U88-AM-B
"Great value & lightweight" Read More
-
Hoover Alyx TC1182
"The filter keeps filling with ..." Read More
-
Vax Power 7 Pet
"High maintainence but good wh..." Read More
-
Vax U89-P8-P Power 8 Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum
"Will never buy vax again " Read More
-
Electrolux Z5401
"Total waste of money" Read More
Latest items in Vacuum Cleaners
See more ▼
Bertie's Comment
Written on: 11/01/2013
You've given poor Henry only THREE stars for something that's not his fault - other than old age perhaps and that is normally manifested by worn motor brushes or drying out bearings.
Henry performs well when fed an UNINTERRUPTED electricity supply, and if he doesn't always start, then there's an intermitttent break in that supply which could be a faulty wall socket, plug, fuse in the plug, lead, motor brushes......quite a number of things.
If you live in the Swansea area, you can bring dear Henry to me for an MOT and you'll only get charged if any parts have to be replaced.