Question for those who own a Henry vac.

[Firky]

Thinking about getting one of these as the Dyson is starting to show it's 10 years of use and just isn't picking up like it was.

Is there any difference between James, Charles and that or are they just different colours?

 

[Firky]

Miele are good but over complicated engineering,Nilfisk FTW.

Oh christ, I've opened Pandora's box.

 

[spawnofsatan]

Thinking about getting one of these as the Dyson is starting to show it's 10 years of use and just isn't picking up like it was.

Is there any difference between James, Charles and that or are they just different colours?

Dunno, we've got a Henry Hound, coz of the dog, like.

 

[Pickman's model]

Oh christ, I've opened Pandora's box.

you are adrian mole and i claim my £5

 

[Firky]

you are adrian mole and i claim my £5

 

[KeeperofDragons]

We have a green Henry - best hoover we've ever had - fantansic long cord & more than enough capacity to do all three floors

@firky - I think it depends on what type of cleaning, eco, pet hair ect

edit: meant etc

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

We have a green Henry - best hoover we've ever had - fantansic long cord & more than enough capacity to do all three floors

@firky - I think it depends on what type of cleaning, eco, pet hair ect

edit: meant etc

Do you mean George?

 

[KeeperofDragons]

Do you mean George?

No he's called Henry - has a boost button

 

[Firky]

We have a green Henry - best hoover we've ever had - fantansic long cord & more than enough capacity to do all three floors

@firky - I think it depends on what type of cleaning, eco, pet hair ect

edit: meant etc

I have discovered there's a couple of variations of the Henry. Including an eco thing with a boost button.

It's only £90 off Amazon. I'll be getting one once I have paid E-on a pound if my own flesh for the gas and electricity bill this winter.

 

[KeeperofDragons]

I have discovered there's a couple of variations of the Henry. Including an eco thing with a boost button.

It's only £90 off Amazon. I'll be getting one once I have paid E-on a pound if my own flesh for the gas and electricity bill this winter.

That's the one I have, got it in the Argos sale last year for if I recall correctly £95 so looks like you'll be getting a better bargain than I did. Having said that it has been well worth the money but the first time I used on boost it the carpets nearly lifted of the floor

 

[Firky]

That's good to hear, I'll get that one then. Cheers, KoD

 

[KeeperofDragons]

That's good to hear, I'll get that one then. Cheers, KoD

Watch your carpets

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

No he's called Henry - has a boost button

Oh, my sister has the green one (the carpet cleaner one). He's called George

 

[KeeperofDragons]

Oh, my sister has the green one (the carpet cleaner one). He's called George

Mine's hoover, not the carpet cleaner

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Mine's hoover, not the carpet cleaner

Never knew there were green Henrys

 

[MillwallShoes]

How do you get the frigging lid off? I badly want to try out the newly arrived machine but I would like to check that there is a bag inside it. There appears to be a small clip which is possibly a transport clip that has to come off before I can open the damn thing and I can't budge it. The scrap of paper laughingly described as an instruction manual offers no guidance but me, am I worried? I am not because someone here will know what to do. I wouldn't be surprised to hear from the person who invented the Henry with the cheeky grin and the irritating immoveable clip

Over to you Urbs!

Henry are the King of Hoovers. We went through about three hoovers before we finally got one, and we have never looked back. Pisses over every hoover we have ever had. Simple, powerful, never breaks, strong as fuck. Yeah yeah dyson are probably better, but if i had a dyson i'd look a right cunt!

 

[MillwallShoes]

Don't break it. Henry vacs are amazing. You'll be so sorry if you break it.

Ask someone else. You probably just need a fresh pair of eyes.

From memory, you do the lifty clips then wiggle the top off. Or something.

100 quid too. they are, and i don't use this lightly, amazing. amazing at what they do and amazing value.

honestly, my henry hoover is probably the best "gadget" i have ever bought.

 

[MillwallShoes]

open a bag of flour, pour it over your carpet, go on, and set a henry on it. you watch.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

open a bag of flour, pour it over your carpet, go on, and set a henry on it. you watch.

There's absolutely no way I would do that and expect Henry to pick it up, 'cos he's run out of steam. My Miele would though

 

[MillwallShoes]

There's absolutely no way I would do that and expect Henry to pick it up, 'cos he's run out of steam. My Miele would though

i dont know what that post means.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

i dont know what that post means.

It means that Henrys are overrated. Mine lost its suction ages ago and I now use a Miele

 

[MillwallShoes]

It means that Henrys are overrated. Mine lost its suction ages ago and I now use a Miele

don't buy it. bollocks. change the bag.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

don't buy it. bollocks. change the bag.

It has a new bag. Poles have been checked to make sure there's no blockages.

 

[MillwallShoes]

It has a new bag. Poles have been checked to make sure there's no blockages.

500 odd reviews on amazon with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating doesn't lie. end of discussion, cheers.

 

[tarannau]

Aye, because Amazon reviews are known for their independence, depth of knowledge and unequivocal correctness.

Henrys are just a comparatively cheap, average vacuum cleaner with a cutesy face drawn on the front. Pretty rubbish compared to other hoovers I've owned

 

[MillwallShoes]

Aye, because Amazon reviews are known for their independence, depth of knowledge and unequivocal correctness.

Henrys are just a comparatively cheap, average vacuum cleaner with a cutesy face drawn on the front.

utter shit.

 

[MillwallShoes]

no1 choice for tradesman - FACT.
extrememly powerful suction - FACT
sturdy as fuck - FACT
cheap - FACT
simple design with no weird tubes sticking out everywhere - FACT

average my arse.

 

[tarannau]

Yes dear. FWIW Henry gets a less than inspiring 52% on the latest Which reviews, you know those people who actually compare products side by side.

I bet your toothbrush cup has an amusing cartoony face drawn on too, which clearly makes it functionally superior

 

[MillwallShoes]

shits on dyson.

 

[tarannau]

Some Dysons it may well beat, but Henry remains a pretty average vacuum. It's capacious, simple and robust for sure, but it's also bulky, comparatively poor on the power to size ratio and entirely lousy on pet hair. There are better options out there for many homes