Henry HVR160

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.

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.

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)

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

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HEPA is a term most people know, in filtration terms it's kind of the first reasonable step a household or commercial building would need for better indoor air quality. The trouble with a HEPA filter is dust like that can clog it up, rendering the filter moot and overworking the motor. If you have hard floors I'd get a Henry (HVR 160 or 200) with a bag, that'll actually give you HEPA filtration (but not certified). The bag will capture all the dust you need and you'll have more than enough vacuum for your house going forward.

Ok. Get a Henry, quieter, even the 160 is larger at 6L, similar tools with an AS0 kit and significantly more suction (waterlift).

If quiet is important Henry is the quietest. HVR 160/200.

If it's top heavy my answer is, you're using it wrong and probably PULLING the machine vs. the vacuum trailing you. Henry will tip if he's stuck on something and is pulled by the house. The poster above mentioning falling down the stairs - a Miele can't fall down the stairs? Be more careful...

Ok. Get a Henry, quieter, even the 160 is larger at 6L, similar tools with an AS0 kit and significantly more suction (waterlift).

I like my Henry cordless. It's light and easy to move it about. I hate hoovering with a normal henry. It's too big and ignorant.

Henry Quick Pro. It’s brilliant. I’ve also got a normal Henry too. Great brand that’s made in the UK and no issues at all.

Nacecare numatic Henry hvr 160 with turbo brush. Theyre built like tanks and last forever… then again so is a Kirby, but I’d say just go with the Henry and try your luck.