Numatic International - Henry HVR160

While I understand your preference for something compact, light weight, easy to use & affordable. Your budget maybe better spent on our Native & British assembled Numatic Henry Vacuums. The reason being is because of their incredibly reliable motors & simple design. Which in turn equals less maintenance & time spent on keeping the damn thing running. Think; Do I have time to basically jet wash a bagless vacuum cleaner every 3 - 6 months? At the moment and if you can stretch to it, on the official Henry web store is the “Home Henry” on special offer for £129 Which includes a few additional tools and an air powered brush head to help remove hair from carpets. https://www.myhenry.com/henry-home (Non affiliated link) Unfortunately however, it appears to be currently out of stock. But they do have a stock notifier box, if you would like to use that facility.

While I’m based in the UK, of course most of my personal knowledge would be of the UK market. However, I assume the EU market is fairly similar. For a budget corded vac, the go to would be a Henry. They’re okay, they do the job, but of course they’re not the best. With your location in mind, I’d say possibly a small budget friendly end bagged bosch vacuum maybe suitable for your needs. Especially since you’ve mentioned you have mainly hard floors. Miele is also another great option with a few budget friendly models. https://www.aquario.pt/en/product/bosch-bagged-vacuum-cleaner-bgbs2lb1-bgbs2lb1 Whilst this non-affiliated vacuum linked doesn’t have “HEPA” or another “standardised post filtration”, it maybe a better use for weekly-monthly “deep cleaning”. However, If you suffer with asthma issues, or other lung problems, any modern SEBO vacuum of your choice would suffice for a great reduction in symptoms. This is mainly because of motor dust. All vacuums have many moving parts, which can contribute towards poor indoor air quality. While the amount of carbon dust & “micro plastic air pollution” emitted by most vacuum cleaners is fairly low (less than a few milligrams per use), this can of course aggravate asthmatic symptoms. Having a vacuum cleaner with decent post motor filtration helps a lot, and having a bagged microfibre fleece / non woven fabric vacuum dust bag.

We have Dyson, Miele and Henry. Dyson cordless is the best for daily convenience but not so good for a deep clean and it's quite high maintenance with all the charging, emptying, filter washing, getting hair off the brushes etc. Miele is solid and the suction is bonkers but I wouldn't use it for building work etc as I want to keep it nice. Henry is the work horse for cleaning the log burner, mud, brick, sick. You can chuck anything at him but he falls over a lot.

I love a Henry. If you have a basic Henry you can just get the Hairo / Airo attachment and he'll pick up all the fluff.

Henry everyday , no hoover in existence marketed as good for dog hair has lived up to my Henry’s ability to deal with husky fur .

I like Henry but Henry lacks suction speed control. For a plush delicate rug the gentlest cleaning is done with a combo brush, brisles retracted, and you can turn down the suction to the appropriate level. The Miele C1 Pure Suction and Sebo K2 Kombi are 2 canister vacuums that you should look at. Both have tools to clean baseboards and much more. The Miele C1 is a little lighter and quieter. The Sebo K2 is a little more durable and it has a longer cord.

I haven't tried the new Bissell SpotClean C5, but I know the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam is quieter than the older SpotClean Pro series. So I think it's reasonable that the Bissell SpotClean C5 is quieter than the old SpotClean Pet/ProHeat series. I have a Henry vacuum and they are very quiet. It's larger than the Bissell spot cleaners but the Numatic Geroge can do carpet cleaning and regular dry vacuuming and it should be a quieter machine. You could vacuum and then spot clean with the same machine with a George.

Samsung stopped making corded vacuums for some time so these are all older vacuums. The picture is of a suction-only vacuum, no carpet powerhead so it's best for hard floors. The cyclone and filter are above average for a bagless vacuum. But it's still a bagless vacuums so that means it's not good for allergies and it requires more maintenance. I wouldn't get a used Samsung bagless vacuum if this is going to be your primary vacuum. Don't buy it unless you're a collector. For regular daily use the Henry Hoover is so much better and brand new prices are pretty cheap if you're in the UK. If you have carpets get a Sebo with a carpet powerhead.

Pink I got you! [Hetty 160](https://www.qvc.com/numatic-hetty-160-canister-vacuum-accessory-kit.product.H368726.html?recommendationTypeId=QUS-AT-PDP-Z2&recommendationLocation=1&recommendationModuleType=PRODUCT_CAROUSEL&sc=DTLR&referringItem=H369070) $393. This is a dry canister vacuum. Hetty has strong suction and is quiet too. Great for hard floors and tools. So-so on rugs because there's no carpet powerhead, you'll probably want to add a Wessel Werk Turbo brush. Hetty has large hepa bags and fits standard 1.25 inch tools and brushes. [Sebo K3](https://sebo.us/product/airbelt-k) $899 in pastel pink. The K3 has a carpet powerhead so it will really get hair out of carpets and rugs. Sebos come with a extended 10 year warranty from authorized dealers. [Sebo Felix](https://sebo.us/product/felix) $749 if you want an upright vacuum. You can choose the base color from red, blue, and white, and then you can additionally change the outer filter to have pink flowers or red roses. [Kenmore Intuition BU4050](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-BU4050-Intuition-Eliminator-Handi-Mate/dp/B09FJF627G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3KH1EF46LBDRT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sIqqR2yLLDVKIHm4bFFZodRBkQNwAA6-ROBwJWtvMyyR34Dq7c5L64iSLRUdnQEasQAvVibWQkizN9etcmtq17m9H5xuRNAv_0OiRR4qQOp6y02PCX-1rOub2dkSuAFrATrjDnLR0SWeOb_-GLZMAUbQPxOCQudMfsDHzvmmXpkCDTpcbwTkBmVHJsLUQGqVVtkEXffjG_P4Z2IpgcxGEm1WlbDPJ0MX6qjCAqg19Lk.QLU13PiyeYNGDwFfQObmcv0yT3Nfftiv05yEywePCJc&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1739080428&sprefix=kenmore%2Caps%2C717&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) isn't a BIFL vacuum but gets honorable mention for it's rose gold color. I agree with others, also get something like this [Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 1 gal wet/dry vacuum](https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-1-Gal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-Kit-with-4-0-Ah-Battery-Charger-and-Replacement-Filter-PCL733K-A32VC05/324722460?MERCH=REC-_-fbr-_-327696620-_-2-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a) $149 so your spouse isn't tempted to use your nice household vacuum.

I just mentioned the BU4050 because it's pink but since they have several common failure points they are not long lasting vacuums. Better than bagless but it won't last as long as other bagged vacuums. Hetty 160 is a pink Henry with eyelashes added. She has great suction and she's quiet too but the lack of a powered brushroll is a weakness if you have large area rugs where pet hair gets caught. The Kenmore 600 is a canister vacuum with a lot of features like the carpet powerhead and the motorized pet tool. Weaknesses are a cheaper build quality and a less manueverable wheel setup. Another weakness is Kenmore's proprietary tool size, you can buy additional 1.25 inch brushes and tools for Hetty but Kenmores are limited to what they sell. Hetty is better at hard floors the Kenmore 600 is better at carpets.

I love Sebo vacuums, they're very durable and then super easy to repair when needed. Sebo doesn't own Karcher but they do make all of their commercial carpet vacuums. As much as I like the longer cords on the Karcher versions none of their upright vacuums have brushroll shutoff so they aren't good for hard floors. So I think you should look at the Sebo Dart. It's a great upright vacuum like your Sebo Felix but without swivel steering and suction control. The Dart will be able to do carpets, it has carpet height adjustment, and brushroll shutoff for the hard floors. The hose and 2 tools will be nice too for getting into crevices when needed. If you wanted one of the Karcher uprights I really like the [Sensor S12](https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/upright/sensor-r-s12-10126150.html) and [Sensor S2 12 Hepa](https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/upright/sensor-r-s2-12-hepa-120v-10120700.html). Both are great for carpets and very durable but both lack brushroll shutoff so I would not use them on any hard floors. I wouldn't want your company to be accused of scratching anyone's hard floors. That means you either need to carry an extension wand and hard floor brush to hook up to the uprights or a separate canister vacuum. My choice would be to have a Karcher Sensor S12 and a Henry 160. It is 2 vacuums but having a separate canister vacuum gives you a much longer hose than any upright for all of the above floor cleaning. I can see going for a Sebo Dart for the simplicity of using just 1 machine.

I agree with the Henry recommendation, they're very durable vacuums with strong suction, but they are surprisingly quiet. Henry 160 is the smallest canister good for homes. I think you should check out the Henry 200 and Henry 240, their bag compartment holds more and the cords are longer. I think your clients will really like his face and you can draw/add some body builder arms on his tub. Henry fits standard 1.25 inch tools so adding a good Wessel Werk hard floor brush is easy. Backpack vacuums are good for covering large areas that are not cramped or confined. I do not like backpacks if you have to bend and move stuff a lot or stop vacuuming frequently.

All of the cheaper cordless vacuums have more battery and motor problems within a year. No matter the price or brand I recommend getting a cordless vacuum with replaceable batteries and replacement parts available. It looks like the Xiaomi G20 does not have a replaceable battery so I would avoid that. If you live in the U.K. I would take advantage of the amazing prices you have on Henrys. The Henry Quick Pet is on sale for £219 and a regular corded Henry is £129. Thoughts?

I'm jealous because you can buy a Henry Quick for £199. They cost about $650 in the U.S. The Henry Quick is one of the few cordless vacuums that uses bags they call pods. So you don't have to empty a dirt bin and clean the filters. The Henry Quick doesn't have any anti-tangle brushroll but it's easy to remove the brushroll to clean off hair. There is also a Henry Quick Corded £159 that has a little more suction power than the cordless and it's a little quieter. But if you want the most suction power a normal corded canister vacuum like a standard Henry £119 will have the most suction power. I'd get a canister vacuum with a parquet/hard floor brush, since it doesn't have a spinning brushroll you won't get any hairwrap. Some hair does get caught in the bristles but you just vacuum that off with the hose before you put it away, no tools or scissors. It's soundling like a Henry commerical but you can get any bagged canister vacuum and use a parquet hard floor brush on it. Thoughts?

The Henry is going to be more durable and reliable, although Miele aren’t bad in that front, they have become more fragile recently. Spare parts and bags are more expensive. In the UK, a Henry like this can be had from £100, which makes the argument for it far easier. Miele tend to be far more complicated to repair than a Henry or Sebo which are both derived from the commercial sector.

Not compared to anything Numatic or Sebo which are by their design, serviceable. I can only speak from experience but the S7 upright Miele did a few years ago was the most complicated vacuum I have ever worked on, including modern dysons. Horribly complex.

Because it’s a simplistic design dating back to the early 80s; the motor being above the bags means there is no loss in suction even as it fills, the plastic tub at the bottom has nothing mechanical or electrical, and the top unit housing the cable rewind. Everything is designed to be tough, durable and repairable. Most Henry’s ever made (over 15 million) are still in use today. Absolutely no benefit if a Henry looking like a Miele which while it might be more aesthetic, is compromised in comparison. There may be an argument that Henry is top-heavy, but given the many other benefits over this design vs the Miele, it’s not a big deal at all.

I’ve never had a Henry fall while using it. The coasters are much bigger on Henry than a Miele. Miele canisters can dig into the carpet. I’m still struggling with the original comment suggesting that this design is in any way ugly. It has a smiling fucking face 😂there are far uglier appliances out there

The only reason your Henry is “crappy” is because it’s a straight suction. I assume you don’t have the aero brush head? If not, invest in that and it transform the Henry into a really good vacuum for carpets suddenly. Not Sebo level with an ET1 powerhead but still very good and effective for what is a very small investment (around £30)

I bought a small Henry 2-3 years ago after seeing reviews on this sub as well as seeing a clip on YT from a vacuum store that reviews vacuums. It was the one they used to clean their own store. I was sold and I love it. Not being in the UK I paid a higher price, but I think it's worth it.

Henry's are great, only thing shark has on them is the newer ones are cordless

I’ve never used a better vacuum cleaner than the office Henry. It’s hands down better than any Dyson garbage.

I'd just get Henry with parquet brush - always a reliable work horse

Is it? Miele is more expensive in Europe, some models go triple the price of Henry

How much is the Numatic Henry 160 in CAN? I know they are pretty cheap in the UK and marked up by 300% in the US.

Too bad. From what I've seen via product reviews, the Numatic Henry 160 seems to be the best "bang for the buck" canister vacuum-wise if you have a mixture of hard floors and low pile carpet/area rugs and have pets. I'm in the US and just got a 160 Xtra for $420 from QVC. I'm hoping that the reviews are proved right once I get it later this week.