Henry HVR 160-11 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum, 620 W, 6 Litres, Red and Black
Henry 160
– Built to Last
– Huge Capacity
– Perfect All-rounder
– Powerful Cleaning
– Stores Neatly Away
– Emptying with No Dust and No Mess
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
Built to LastWe’ve made over 10 Million Henrys and most of them are still in use today. Independently rated as the UK’s most reliable vacuum brand. | Tools for Every JobCarpets, hard-floors, cars, stairs, DIY… nothing beats a Henry for versatility. | Powerful CleaningPowerful, efficient and long-life cleaning technology. | Perfect for Carpets and Hard-floorsEasily switch between carpets and hard-floors with Henry’s high performance combi floor tool. |
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
Great Features to Make Cleaning Easy and EffectiveSuper long reach, ‘trouble free’ rewind 10 metre cable, huge 6 litre capacity and versatile tool set. | Stores Neatly AwayOn-board tool storage means tools are always to hand and neatly packed away. | Up to x5 BiggerLess emptying with a capacity up to x5 bigger than many bagless vacuums. | No Dust Cloud, What Goes In Stays InHenry’s innovative self-seal tab locks all the dust in the bag, meaning emptying with no dust and no mess. |
| Weight: | 7.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 34 x 34 x 32 cm; 7.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Henry |
| Model: | 902395 |
| Colour: | Red and Black |
| Colour: | Red and Black |
Wish we’d have bought one of these years ago. We’ve had a couple of the other leading brands which are far more expensive and nowhere near as good. Hoover technology does not need improving – Henry has it all. Good suction, bag holds A LOT before needed emptying and doesn’t lose suction along the way, easy to store away in the corner of the hall, bags are cheap to buy etc What more do you want from a hoover? Get one!
Wish we’d have bought one of these years ago. We’ve had a couple of the other leading brands which are far more expensive and nowhere near as good. Hoover technology does not need improving – Henry has it all. Good suction, bag holds A LOT before needed emptying and doesn’t lose suction along the way, easy to store away in the corner of the hall, bags are cheap to buy etc What more do you want from a hoover? Get one!
millions of commercial cleaners can’t be wrong! This is a no-frills, brilliant machine. Suction is excellent, and with the turbo head it is great if you live with pets or people with long hair. It has a handy storage space for the various hose attachments. You can knock this about all day long and it probably won’t break. Not much else to say really, except that I will never go back to handheld or ridiculously overpriced 400 vacuum cleaners agai
I think Henrys are the best value for money vacuum cleaner there is. They are incredibly robust and withstand many years being dragged around houses having much DIY going on. We also have cats – up to 5. They really do last. My last Henry was the bigger version and was demoted to the garage when I bought the smaller Hettie. After 10 heavy duty years, Henry was starting to have a switch issue so Hetty was demoted to the garage and I bought the newer Henry, as Henry is now available in the same size as Hetty. They do lose a some suction when the bag fills but it’s easily fixed by changing the bag. Then you really notice how powerful they are. They can be used bagless. I use a bag as with so many cats I throw a flea collar into the bag too. For carpet, I would recommend adding a turbo head.
Over the years different makes and models have come, and gone, but the Numatic Henry has stood the test of time. OK so cordless may be marginally more convenient, but for me, the lack of power of cordless machines mean they can never beat a Henry.
Fantastic power in such a compact unit and so maneuverable, whether in the house or when vacuuming the car. So easy to use, and brilliant results. The comprehensive tool kit lets you get almost everywhere and these are so easy to swap and are carried on Henry.
Simply put, you can’t beat a Henry !
I love this little hoover. He’s so cute, but also has so much power! Ideal for my carpets and floors as well as the hard to reach areas. Like all Hoover’s of this type it’s more difficult to get up the stairs, though he’s not heavy, so you can carry him up while using one of the smaller brush tools to clean the stairs with. Probably wouldn’t recommend this to elderly people, though.
It also uses a bag filter instead of one of those dusty cylinders which you need to clean…. which is great. Just take the bag out and bin it. No mess at all and zero chance of anything getting stuck in the suction engine.
This thing is great! And my cleaner is just as excited as I am with this new family member!
This was my 3rd hoover in 3 years had a vax, a Dyson and a basic hoover following purchase I can confirm you can never go wrong with a Henry, don’t be a d*** remember to clean it regularly (nozzle, attachments and carefully the hose) and it will last somewhat Indefinitely, my partner can be cleaning mad and has hoovered for 3+ hours a decent amount of dog hair, 2 rugs and 4 rooms. It overheated slightly (smelled hot and dusty) however has ran perfectly since and following subsequent cleaning sessions. 5/5 awesome produc
I’ve had three Henry vacuum cleaners ever since a lady who cleaned at a police station told me they were the best vacuum cleaners ever because there was nothing about them that could go wrong – they just sucked up the dirt (and probably the odd coin, hairclip etc). Still grateful to her some years later when I ordered a new Henry recently. There IS nothing that can go wrong. I’ve three hair-shedding dogs and two lesser-shedding cats so vacuum every day and the latest Turbo Henry is even better. It also seems to be quieter than the previous two were. The bags are simple to change and readily available in shops and on-line. I can’t foresee myself buying any other type of vacuum cleaner again.
I’ve had a couple of Henry vacuum cleaners in my time and have always found then to be very reliable and last a long time – this was is up to the usual excellent standard will pick everything up which is just as well as it has 8 cats to contend with.
The added benefit of this one is that it is a lighter weight so I can now get up and down the stairs a lot easier as I’m not dragging additional pounds.
Good buy as always would certainly recommend product which is easy on the pocket 🙂
I love my Henry it has hoovered out my car with ease and it’s great on my hard floors aswell as the carpets upstairs. I dont find it heavy at all and is easily carried upstairs. It’s great cus it just rolls along behind you as you go!! Hoovering the stairs is a little difficult as the hose does not reach all the way up but I just move Henry and plug it in upstairs and work down to where I got to. There are 2 levels of suction one for the hard floors and one for the carpets and that’s all you need!! Great vaccuum I would highly recommend
What can I say, it’s a Henry. Anyone who has ever used one, knows what they’re like.
Great suction, can handle pretty much anything you throw at it, being realistic that is.
I also own a wireless Shark hoover, which is really good for just giving everything a light once over but if I really need to get things clean the henry is my no1 choice, every time.
In terms on manoeuvrability, it’s limited by its design, obviously you have to pull it along with you but you know what you’re buying when you look at it, so I have no issues about that.
For me, I’d recommend a Henry hoover to anyone, you really cant go wrong with one.
I’ve had my little Henry hoover for 3 weeks and I absolutely love it, I’ve literally hoovered everything … curtains, cushions, sofas, mattress, window blinds, skirting boards carpets, wooden floors, the dogs beds, my car … this little hoover has sucked the dust out of every little nook and cranny … the attachments allow you to get into the smallest of places and fit onto the back of the hoover, it’s light and easy to use and stores away neatly
I absolutely love i
Hello hello, I bought this for my wife’s 60th birthday present. I’ve always wanted one, which means she probably might one want as well.
2021 Update: Sadly now divorced, after 26 years too. Never mind, I got ‘custody’ of the Henry. Oh yes, and the dog, result!
Henry is fantastic. More than makes up for losing my long term partner and the bags are a lot cheaper too. Than the bags for our previous vacuum that is. My ex-wife spent a fortune on handbags now I think about it. She had about 60 of the bloody things.
Recommended. Not as a birthday present though.
I’m so pleased with Henry. Excellent suction, movement, variety of tools, stretch and power. Easy to switch between tasks. I like that I can carry the tools on the slots at the back and interchange tasks quickly. You have plenty of options with lengths and tools. Carpets and hard floors look great. Definitely good value for money.
Was a little worried it would be heavy to use after a lightweight cordless but being able to complete the task in one go, without constant emptying and coughing on dust from bagless hoover is worth it.
Can be a bit of a balancing act on stairs but it’s workable. I’ve definitely put Henry through its paces and it makes this cleaning task less of a chore. Highly recommended from a home with a long haired owner and a dog that likes mud – Henry is a welcome addition to keep us clean ( :
I absolutely love my new Henry! I had been pondering for a while about buying one. The reviews were all raving how good the Henry is, how powerful etc that I thought not everyone can be wrong! And they weren’t! It’s absolutely brilliant, major suction which you can have stronger or less powerful, it picks up everything in its path. The attachments are fab too, they all serve their own purpose. This Henry is also fab on my hard floor. What’s not to love?? I’m telling you if you are pondering like I was, don’t! Get it in your basket! You won’t regret it.
I have no complaints so far, but only bought it a couple of days ago. It has great suction, a bit heavy, but thats ok as I dont have stairs, only to steps leading to bedrooms.
I read that it has a bag inside already, but was suprised that not only did it have a bag already in it, but it came another bag which I was happy about. I only ever wanted a bagless hoover, but found them to be quite useless at times. Bagged hoovers put me off because you need to buy more & I wanted to save money, but Ive used the Henry hoover at my jobs & they have been the best so far, very reliable, so I gave in & bought one
When we moved into a flat a few years ago, I gave my old Henry away and went with a Hoover stick vac, for convenience and storage.
I did miss my Henry.
Two years later The battery on the Hoover died, and to replace it almost cost the same as a new vac.
So after very little thought I bought a new Henry, oh the joy of knowing my carpet would at last deeply clean.
Quick delivery.
Love the tool holders etc.
When I first switched it on it stuck to the carpet, I had forgotten about the great suction, after adjusting the vent to suit me, the pile on the main traffic part of my carpet was once again looking great.
I am back to not using three things to clean just Henry on his own.
I have put him behind the door in the spare room, if we ever get back to having visitors he can hide behind my bedroom mirror.
So I am very happy to have a Henry back in my home.
I moved to a smaller home and purchased one of those cordless ones to save space. This was a mistake and I just couldn’t get on with it. So even though I had got rid of my old Henry I purchased another one. This model is very powerful and suits me best. Having a disabled arm, the weight of this one is easy to pull along on its wheels, unlike the cordless ones that have all the weight at the top and you have to physically act like a weightlifter to use them.
Unused to these,leaving my late wife to the task,Now i have to do it wasn’t sure which type to get,once our old upright gave up the ghost ,our daughters came to my rescue,needing one that is easy to move around,and,lighter both have one of these,and, recommended to give the HENRY a try,i found it much easier to move around,and,more powerful,to get the job done faster. so would have to recommend it to anyone.
Suction is phenomenal, it’s lightweight and has a long cable. It’s ideal for my flat. Although I don’t have pets, I shed a lot of hair so have to vacuum regularly and often find other vacuums I have had in the past don’t pick up well on short carpets – complete opposite with this! It’s brilliant and gets all the hair out the carpet.
Came with a few attachments, have not used those as of yet but they will come in handy. 10/10 would recommend and even better it’s made in the UK.
The only negative is that it was supposed to come with 3 bags – one in the unit and two in the box… And I only had one spare in the box.
But other than that, I can’t fault it! The only member of the family not happy to meet Henry, is the ca
This is the best hover i’ve had in years, i all so got the pro kit with it the airo brush on carpets is a game changer hard floor brush is really good to i have a log burner in lounge so can get bitty not a problem for Henry 1 swipe gone! I like the metal pipes feels more robust when sucking up cobwebs from the ceiling i do open the air vent on the pipe because of to much suction . Changing bag is easy and no dust cloud! Filters easy to clean unlike other vacume cleaners that get clogged up easily and have to be cleaned every time you empty them banning against a bin getting dust on you or having to blow them out with an airline . Henry got a 6 litre bucket on him and a HEPA bag
Bought this to replace the older version. Was a bit worried this would not perform as well since the motor is now less powerful, but pleasantly surprised because it is a lot better. From what I have read, the manufacturer has resigned Henry and though it looks nearly identical to the old version, it actually works more efficiently and this is evident when comparing this against the old machine. It is also a bit quiter too.
Nice and powerful, obviously not great for long stairs as you need to carry it with you but its got great suction and the bags are easily changed. Its a good all-rounder. One gripe from experience is, it’s bloody hard to get to original hose if you have to replace it and the other ones sold on here and online are just copies that will bend and snag, so beware when you kill your hose with a hole!
We needed a hoover that would cope with lots of dust and hairs for our ‘dooer upper’ in Spain. We have a cordless Dyson in the UK but that does get blocked also we tried a cordless Hoover, also not up to the task. This little Hoover however is. I gave it 4 stars as it’s not brilliant on our one and only rug, the stairs here are wide and it fits on it, so it’s good here but wouldn’t be in the UK. The cord is long as is the hose so no multiple plug changes needed but on the whole you can’t beat cordless for manoeuvrability. I am delighted with it and would recommend it for anyone in Spai
I have vinyl floors though so it gets stuck to the floor because it’s so powerful, but to fix that I just put a few zip ties around the sucking part to lift it off the floor a bit and it works great. I find that it’s better because pressing the lifter button makes the bristles get hair and stuff stuck in them which is a right pain to clean.
It’s not that noisy and the cable winder feels very robust.
I have vinyl floors though so it gets stuck to the floor because it’s so powerful, but to fix that I just put a few zip ties around the sucking part to lift it off the floor a bit and it works great. I find that it’s better because pressing the lifter button makes the bristles get hair and stuff stuck in them which is a right pain to clean.
It’s not that noisy and the cable winder feels very robust.
Haver tried various other big name manufacturers with twice as powerful and noisy motors. Bits fall off because they are just a bit too flimsy, but corners have been cut to get down to a price point.
A simply design but effective, uses bags but motor is quiet yet effective. Polythene construction ensures it will bounce rather than break. Tools and attachments similarly well made. No wonder we see them used in offices up and down the land.
CAVEAT. I see the product range goes to near double the price. I think you get the same motor and filtration system in this base model.
Awkward to use on longer stairs, but frankly what isn’t?
Well thought out and executed 10/10
At last ive found a vacuum that reliably picks up Labrador fur!!!!
My boys hair blocks up 3 other animal-specific much more expensive vacuums. I was seriously considering changing my flooring to laminate which personally i dont like. Henry lifted it all without having to push backwards and forwards like an automaton
The suction is amazing with pick up being superb and with no blocking and having to dismantle to unblock it
Its not ideal for stairs but i can live with that
Pulling the machine behind you just takes a little getting used to as its not a major effort
Overall im delighted with Henry and wish id thought of him soone
Whether on carpet or hard floors, it vacuums everything in one pass.
I have allergy problems and after using Hanry all the dust is gone and finally the house shines and I feel better.
At first you may think it is too expensive but its performance pays off.
This henry worked better when I got the Aero head brush as It have 3 dogs one of which had a long ng coat.After that it picked up very well But I changed the bag as it was full and it stopped picking up and to here was very little suction.I followed You Tube problem solving which made no difference Aero brush stopped going round so hoover won’t pick up at all. Will contact Henry hoover makers.
I went looking at other hoovers in the Henry range, and the 160 fitted the bill perfectly. It’s just right for smaller flats, and although it does still has a larger footprint than most upright hoovers, its performance for its size is unparalelled. It was almost lifting the carpet in places. I like it’s functionality, with its simple, compact design, no fancy gimmicks (manual cable rewind insteaf of a spring-loaded rewind which will inevitably break) and storage slots on the back for accessories. It’s still powerful enough for my needs with a pet cat in the house. Getting around the carpet edges is also a doddle, unlike most upright hoovers.
Definitely very happy with my purchase. With the right care it should last a lifetime.
Most of the professionals who work in messy workshops all over the UK, use the help of Henry at the end of the day.
If want a vacuum cleaner to show it to your friends, you buy a Dyson. If you want a vacuum cleaner to do the job properly for a long time, you buy a Henry.
Just a warning… if you are rough/ in a hurry with Henry he will punish you by falling on his side which will make you want to kill him. but if you master the pulling him closer with one hand and then hoovering with the other..in a gentle kind of way.. he’s happy and you won’t want to throw him across the nice clean room.
for many many years including the dyson stick v8 Which don’t get me wrong has been brilliant but forever emptying it And the battery always running out,I decided to try our little Henry,I love him and his big eyes follow me around like my husband I’m now going to reunite him with a Hetty for upstairs then he’s not lonely on his own.My son has also got little Henry and loves him 100% but I don’t think he’d be wanting Hetty to join the household especially with being pink (although his partner might ) She loves Hetty as well,I can’t believe I haven’t bought this vac before nowI would have saved a fortune over the years
Cables were surprisingly easy to roll up (manual) compared to an automatic roll up, I had with my previous vacuum. Delivered with additional suction extensions, one fitted and one spare dust bag, as described. Vacuum dust bags, also seem to offer good dust fill up space – meaning the bag doesn’t fill up by just one house clean, having used may times now – and still on my first dust bag.
There is no dusty vacuum smell and hoover doesn’t get warm and/or hot at all – even when in use for 30-45min.
All in all (and so far) – very happy and would definitely recommend.
Ive had three Dyson’s and a Vac before I was gifted my sisters second hand Henry already 5 years old , it was a revelation, it lasted me a further 6 years after constant use in a large family home. It’s just so study and easy to use , the hose is a decent length, no filters, constant emptying of cylinders etc, just plug it in and go, a simple bag replacement when full. It was a no brainier to replace it with a newer model when it after 11 years of use it finally had enough. Here’s hoping it will last me as long as the last one.
I have always been frustrated with complicated vacuums, filled with complex knick-knacks I never used and sleek, yet useless and complex design solutions.
When I moved into my new apartament thus, I was sad to find a standup vacuums with god knowns how many plastic switches. For a tiny apartament at that.
I remembered then a particular vacuum I’d always try to use in the dorms – the one with the funny face. I could always remember it being the strongest. I ordered it, and needless to say, I was dissapointed.
It’s strong – really strong. Accidentally strip off pain strong – mistake. And very easy to use! Manual essentially not needed. No complex switches or tabs. Opening the vacuum up is easy. Assembling it easier.
I like this hoover as it keeps its suction and is mains driven so never running out of battery (like my dyson) when doing the car or whole house.
The power cable retracts into the body of the device so is tidy.
The main gripe I have with this unit is the pipes and tools (especially the hose) are really difficult to tidy away and makes carrying the device around the house and putting it away in the cupboard a hassle. Something the designers should consider as it takes up a lot of space unnecessarily as the hose does not bend easily and the multiple tools need a way to store them.
Would I recommend this hoover – on balance yes but needs a bit fair amount of space in your cleaning cupboard to store.
After trying numerous cheap/free from bags hoovers, I have decided to go for the classic Henry that I could see all professionals using. I don’t regret it and I will never go back to any other! It is so easy to use, effortless and the suction is extremely powerful! I would absolutely recommend it. If you hesitate because of the price, tell yourself that this is a hoover that is made to last! You probably will never ever need to replace it again!
Good old Henry nice hoover strong suction the lead is really long I managed to hoover downstairs an upstairs with it plugged in down stairs 2 bed house to so it went quiet away nice an light no more back ache due to the long hose seems to be made of steel the pipe is rock solid well made came packaged really well few attachments for stairs scurting boards etc an came with 2 bags has a big capacity so don’t think it will need changing much I’ve been using a kirby g5 antique vacume for 20 years untill it packed in the other day an this Henry I’m not disappointed with quick delivery as allways with amazon actualy came a day early so was next day delivery an were in a pandemic which surprised me how quickly it arrived delivered by amazon so had live tracking an unlike dpd this was very accurate I new he was outside before he knocked on the door very pleased 5 stars from me after reading mixed reviews on the commercial one which the tubing looked like cheap metal when this is a shinny steal so I went for this 6liter capacity Henry thanks amazo
Isn’t too ideal for people who would be unable to hold it whilst doing the stairs; I.e the elderly.
I purchased this from Amazon Warehouse and I am so glad I did. The item was described as ‘used- very good conditon’. However, when it arrived, it still had all the plastic packaging around it. So in fact it was actually still brand new. I think the reason why the condition was described as it was was because of the condition of the box, which was a little battered. Seeing as I dont keep the box, this wasnt something that bothered me.
If you’re thinking about buying something ‘used’ from Amazon Warehouse, dont let the ‘used’ part put you off. Saves you some money and you could receive something that is still brand new.
Best vacuum I have ever owned and definitely recommend purchasing, whichever company you purchase from.
Such joy to be reunited with Henry , although this one is a turbo Henry and my last one ( many years ago) was a regular Henry. ..it still packs a punch and simply hoovers to perfection. Brilliant! I never thought I would get so excited by hoovering with Henry but after other vacuum cleaners I have used, this proves to be the quietest, most powerful and lightweight machine and moves around with ease.
I think it’s all been said on previous reviews.
Has great suction, and cleans hard floors and carpets equally well.
Long chord which saves changing sockets.
Great picking up hair.
Seems well made and able to take a few knocks.
Downside is he is rather heavy to pull over carpets, less so on hard floors.
Difficult to pull through doorways, as the castors seem to ‘dive ‘ into the doorframe.
Heavy to take upstairs, and easily falls over, as the motor being on the top makes the unit top heavy.
In all a great cleaner.
I love love love my Henry!
I spend a lot of time chasing my messy toddler whose current favourite thing to do is throw his food and snacks everywhere! We also do a lot of messy play so I generally hoover downstairs twice a day. Henry makes this so easy.
I used to HATE hoovering! I’d generally end up with back pains and in a sweaty mess after lugging our hoover that seemed to be straight from the 80’s round the house and don’t even get me started on carrying it up the stairs!! But not anymore! Henry is light and easy to use to get into all those awkward places. It’s light and easy to carry. The plug stretches for miles which makes hoovering the stairs less of a drama. I’ve even hoovered my car for the first time in my life ha! There is a knob that you turn on the top to get the plug back so no faffing with knotted leads. Changing the hoover bag is also really easy and there’s no mess.
Finally Henry’s little smiley face is just adored by my toddler who has gone from screaming at our old hoover to trying to cuddle Henry. Now he loves pretending to Hoover and insists on helping me when I’m cleaning. It’s his favourite toy! And mine!
Can’t recommend this highly enough. I debated between this and a cheaper version. This is a classic example of getting what you pay for. It’s a great buy and they last pretty much forever so it’s worth investing that money!
Why oh why did I wait so long to get one of these?!
Having got through 2 Dysons and a Shark within the past 5 years, I was beginning to despair! No matter how careful I tried to be, I seemed to waste my life unblocking them. And the Dyson, especially, was a nightmare to unblock. I bought Henry 6 months ago, and am rarely compelled to write product reviews, but I am so pleased with him I wanted to share my enthusiasm.
In the time since I purchased him, he hasn’t got blocked once, not once! And the suction is amazing. Seriously. He’d suck up the carpet if he could!! I had thought having a bagged vacuum cleaner would be a pain, but honestly each bag lasts ages, and it’s so quick and easy to change, it’s just as easy as emptying a bagless vacuum cleaner.
I honestly cannot recommend this vacuum cleaner highly enough. I am a Henry convert and am never turning back.
People have been telling me a lot of good things about the Henry hoover that I simply had to buy one to see for myself after I brought a Bush vacuum. The Bush vacuum was too weak for the upstairs carpets, so I was recommended into buying the Henry instead, it was amazing once I tried it. It sucked up hair, dirt, dust, you name it, it got it all and… it got one of my socks on two intervals lol! For the size vacuum it is, it is really powerful and when I said ”really” I mean it so watch out that it does not eat one of your tops, socks or something you do not want it sucking up.
The one downside is on my one, the clips on both sides for clipping the black lid back on top, they were stubborn to close on the first two uses. Other than that, it is the best vacuum I have had.
I’ve had all sorts of vacuum cleaners dyson shark and I recently purchased a cordless hoover, all with fancy heads that spin and monitor your floor blah blah long story short these don’t last 5 minutes and end up gathering dust in the corner when they pack up (which they will) not to mention the mortgage you have to take out to buy them!
This Henry howether is simple yet effective, as my headline says ‘it just works’
No fancy heads to go wrong simply add your desired attachment press on and away you go.
Overall verdict: excellent and a good price to..
‘Now that’s a review’
Above all I liked the fact that it’s not a Jimmy-Boy “Brexit” Dyson hoover 😉
One missing feature that was a bit odd was the lack of the extra power switch that my old model had …. didn’t really understand that one …. still that said it still provides the full Monica Lewinski service & I know in my heart that I didn’t help Mr Brexiteer pay for his new mega mansion in Singapore ! Bo****ks to Brexit !!
Ok , let’s see if this review gets published ……!
The only equivalent hoover I’ve ever known was an ancient upright actual Hoover my mother used. Sadly, that died back in the 80s and nothing has matched it up until now.
Henry has two sizes of rotating brush-head available plus all the usual crevice/soft furnishing heads, and it’s worth laying out the extra to create a multitasking machine, but note that the on-board tool storage is adequate for only a few basic bits; it won’t take any of the bigger brush-heads.The bags are very reasonably priced and genuinely HEPA; no nasty smells or dust blowing back from the motor vents. And the simple wind-up cable storage is very easy to use, requiring no brute force to turn.
I can definitely recommend Henry to anyone wanting to replace their current cleaner. Just be wary, as others have said, not to leave stray jewellery, knick-knacks, hankies, cats etc. lying in Henry’s path!
Don’t be deceived by the small form factor … Henry is great value, very powerful, fairly quiet, A+ efficiency rated and compact little machine!
There is 0% mess/dust when emptying (although Henry can be used without the self-sealing bags), plus you don’t have to empty him every five minutes (6 litre capacity) and get crap everywhere like a Dyson or vax etc.
Henry can store up to two attachments (you get several tools included) on his back and has a lengthy (approx 10m) power cable with a manual winding mechanism – which in all honesty is far better than those useless auto winding systems found on Dysons
Another point worth mentioning – why would you want to see all the muck that is being picked up in a Dyson?!
You get two bags with Henry – 1 bag comes pre-installed. Did buy an additional 10 pack of official bags but don’t think we’ll be emptying him anytime soon! Also, Hetty is the same spec as Henry but comes in pink and costs 10 less.
This is by far the most effective vacuum cleaner I’ve used – so powerful it will pick the rug up off the floor. I’ve only had it for a short time so we will see if it starts to lose suction over time. Right now, I’m impressed. I got it specifically as I have a wiry haired dog who sheds….and sheds….and sheds. His hair seems to weld itself to every surface and I’ve really struggled to get it off carpeted areas. It still needs a big effort to shift it, even with the mighty Henry, but it does do it when others have failed. The only niggle is that the tools don’t seem to fit together very well (the tube sections seem to come apart regularly no matter how fierce you get in pushing them together and the brush part seems to swivel about awkwardly). If you don’t mind a minor faff sorting this out, it’s a great cleaner and surprisingly doesn’t take up as much room as I thought it would. Bit heavy going up stairs, but I fully expected that anyway.
Excellent metal pipes (not plastic), the floor head works like a dream on tiles or carpets, accessories are good quality too. When I say efficient, this cleaner takes less than half the power of our old Vax, and is easily three times better at cleaning. I’m not a fan of bagless, (to note, we have had Dyson’s too) they are all OK whilst the seals are all tight, and the filters are in A1 condition, but once the seals go, (or filters clog) you may as well use a brush! I know a bag is an old fashioned system, but once the dust goes in Henry’s bag, its there until you dispose of it. Bags are relatively cheap and last ages.
In summary, if you are going to drag a cleaner round the house behind you, you may as well be followed by one that actually works!
Used to have two different Hoover models. Terrible suction, always a pain to clean out, filters would become physically jammed and break, and Hoover would not replace the parts.
Nah, none of this here. No nonsense.
2 big motors, slip the bag in, remove the bag. Good quality bags. Enough suction that it lifts the carpet off the floor.
So much suction that it’s really stiff to move sometimes. Wonderful. Just like it should be.
If you’re on the fence, coming from a dyson or a hoover or a little compact… don’t be. He’s not that heavy, you have fantastic range, and you’ll see the difference!
Then suddenly i heard a rustling from deep within the box. My first thoughts were: after what theve just done, now they’ve gone a put a drone in there (or a minature camera man) to expose me and throttle the life out of the last few shreds of dignity i had left.
It was all for naught however, as i opened the box with utmost caution, out popped henry the hoover with a huge grin spread across his face like raspberry jam. “Ahoy!” he seemed to mumble, though of course he lacked the proper equipment to form coherent words. And already he was on the job, he leaped out ready to punch his card in and get down to some serious hoovering.
No need to spend much time assembling this chap, he will do it himself!! Within seconds he was fumbling around in the box, taking out various pieces and slotting them in here and there. With the harder to reach areas he would hand me an object and gesture as to where it went and then followed by what motion i needed to complete the task, i.e screw or push.
Then Henry the 1st or henry “the red devil” hoover if you’d prefer, lept to the task at hand. His eyes scanned the room and settled on the wall socket to which he then ran over to and plugged himself in – his eyes becoming wild as the current flowed though him.
He zipped through the kitchen and lounge like a fly through an open window. Sucking up all like a cheery little hurricane – stopping for none and seizing the day.
But then.. He came to the sheep skin rug.
He paused.
Mind a blaze, swinging and swirling, until he reached into his tool belt and changed his attachment. He then hooverd the rug with his signature gusto and all was well.
So to cut a long story short… Id give young henry five stars. He has very strong suction and a long cable. By far the best hoover ive ever used (dyson included).
Thanks for reading!
This is my second Henry, I have bought the slightly smaller version, the original I purchased 39years ago, all he needed over those years is a new pipe about 20yrs ago. I love my henry he always does the job. I have had smaller, expensive and more tech savvy hoovers but henry always beats them (keeping henry for a deeper clean) . Please never never stop making Henry and his pals he will always be needed. If this one lasts as long as the first he will be still working after I have gone. Also the parts from the first still fit the new one!
Henry’s were the Royal Navy’s choice of vacuum during my service time. Every warship had several and they were used lots, every day and battered in the process. They kept working though and working well. For years now we’ve used uprights at home, expensive uprights made by that rich bloke who’s surname sounds like Tyson. Inevitably they break, lose suction and fail. This time around I went with Henry. Fair enough he’s a bit harder to store, walking him about can be a bit of a drag (see what I did there?) but he works, works really well and carpets are refreshed in the process. Hard floors are easily dealt with too. The MOD procurement people aren’t silly, they tend to buy stuff that represents value and keeps working when other brands fail. It’s clear to me now that all those Henry’s serving on Her Majesty’s Ships are there for very good reason.
Don’t hesitate in buying the cheaper listings from Amazon Warehouse either, I’ve had a few things from them and they are brand new even if they are listed as used. Generally the box may have a dent or similar but the contents have been mint every time.
My word!!!!!! Henry is a belter!!!!! He’s nearly inhaled my carpet but I’m still getting used to different attachments- I will never ever go back to another hoover, Henry is fab!!!!
Well what can I say Henry is fantastic. He’s a little bit smaller than Harry but boy is he powerful. He’s lightweight and has a lovely long cord which makes hoovering a breeze.
I would definitely recommend him.
The first thing to say is that Henry (I have the compact unit) is a powerful little devil. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how effective he is, considering the small size of the space all the dust gets sucked into. I’ve used him on carpet (brush up, vent a little open) and hard floors (brush down, vent closed), and he’s equally effective on each. He’s brought a couple of tired old long-pile rugs back to life, and he gets every scrap of dust off my laminate and tiled floors. So, since that’s what he’s designed to do, a thumbs up from me.
Oh, and the long cable is great — I live in a flat and I don’t have to keep moving the plug to get to each room. Love the cable rewind, too.
Second thing is what comes in the box. You get Henry and all the attachments, as well as two bags. Since the description says ‘a Henry unit’, I thought that might be useful to know. You don’t need to go buy a whole box of bags, like I did. D’oh.
What I *don’t* like are all the things I knew I wouldn’t like when I bought him:
– He’s heavy. Not going to work for someone older/less able, and definitely not the best for carting up and down stairs.
– He’s a bit cumbersome. I do get tangled in the hose and the cable, and I find him a little difficult to manoeuvre in tight spaces. Might simply be that I need to get used to him.
– He takes up a lot more space than an upright. So stashing him in the cupboard meant clearing some extra space. Not really a hardship, just something to be aware of – the base unit is a little fat thing and the hose is very tall.
In summary: is it light? No. Is it space-efficient? No. Is it particularly manoeuvrable? No. Does it clean floors? Hell, yes. If Henry came in an upright format, I’d give him five stars. But I still don’t like trundling him along or finding myself tied to the furniture with the hose and cable.
When considering many many years of using vacuum cleaners I will never go back to anything else now. Henry even comes with a three-year warranty, unlike the standard 12 months you normally get with other makes. You can tell as soon as you get him out the box he is built to last and robust. He never falls over and you can pull him along by the hose without the hose disconnecting as my old Hoover did often. You do have to go back and help him around corners but that’s nothing to me. Trust me, Go for Henry, he is the best little succker in the world.
I wanted something strong and simple so looked at loads of reviews and came to Henry! He is amazing! I didn’t realise how dirty the carpets were until I used Henry they look new again. Henry can handle everything including my diying. Henry is abit harder to use he’s so strong that you have to get used to how to use him on carpet but he’s building my muscles and it’s worth it for the extra clean carpets
It brings a filter and two dirt bags – unlike a comment I read here – and it is ready to start hoovering as soon as you take it off the box.
This is the HVR-160 version, which is the weakest corded version; with only the cordless being the only one in the line-up which is weaker.
But, it is very powerful when compared to the competition.
I advise this vacuum cleaner to those with a small house, no pets, no children and easy to clean carpets. For me, in Portugal – where carpets are not all over the floor – this vacuum cleaner is enough. I have a lot of hard floor, so a quick sweep does the job.
For those with big houses, a lot of carpets, pets that leave a lot of hair or to those who are just clumsy, you may look for the 200 or TurboMax version.
For those which will be carrying the vacuum cleaner up- and down the stairs, you should look for a lighter option, like a Miele vacuum cleaner.
I am very happy with this vacuum cleaner, just like its face indicates.
I was getting fed up with woefully inadequate upright vacuums. I had two Dyson’s, the first caught fire whilst in use (I had to throw it out of the back door!) after hoovering up some hair, the second lost so much suction after a few months of general use that is was pretty much useless. So I switched to Vax, again great for a while and then went rapidly downhill.
Henry however, well he’ll take whatever you throw at him and ask for more.. the little dude even managed to eat a whole pair of socks and keep going without slowing down, lol. Seriously though the suction (adjustable) is far greater than either Dyson or Vax, it’s more efficient thanks to the new green motor, and his attachments allow you to tack any household cleanup job with ease.
Ok so he’s a bit bulkier to store, but it’s worth it, and the extra long wind up cable is great. There’s a reason professionals use Numatic vacuums, they seriously cannot be beaten on performance and are super reliable.
Also, don’t worry about the cost/hassle of the bags, they last ages (3 months easily in a household of 5) and can be changed in seconds, you’re literally talking about no more than a few pounds a year.
Had a Dyson animal previously which never picked up properly and was repaired 4 times?
Would definitely recommend.
I purchased this because my sister has one, and because there was a 20 discount.
Came with 1 x bag pre-installed, and 2 x spare bags (which is excellent).
Don’t buy a VAX hoover. It cost me a fortune in repairs and was hopeless in its functionality!
Best,
Paul
Not the Henry; It feels like it’s excellent value for the money, with components that are a perfect balance of cost, quality and performance. Nothing feels like it will break after 5 minutes of use.
There are a lot of replaceable accessories available for this vacuum, which also don’t cost a fortune, allowing a user to get years of use from the product. Unlike any other vacuums I’ve used in the past, which includes very expensive Dyson models, the Henry is the best quality/value and reliable vacuum I’ve ever used.
The looks of the vacuum won’t win any prizes, but it does an excellent job.
Brillia
Surely Henry is the best vacuum cleaner on the market? What I love about him is his simplicity. There are no gimmicks (unlike certain other brands one could mention), just good, reliable performance and features that show someone has really thought about what’s useful in a vacuum cleaner – a long hose, a long lead, a beautifully simple lead retraction function, and that little hook at the back of the cleaner which allows you to slot the wand part so that it stands upright and takes up less space in the cupboard. And at 105 it’s superb value for money. I’ve had my Henry for a few years now and he is still going strong, despite some pretty rough treatment (building works etc.), and he works much better than the Dyson I had before. Great.
Henry walks all over a Dyson and similar brands. It does what it says on the tin without any frills. Highly recommended.
Bag changing is quick and easy, just unclip the lid, lift of the filter and pull the bag away from the nozzle, replace with a new bag and reassemble.
I had previously used a dyson and a fax, but still wasn’t an excellent suction on them, plus were heavy to pull around.
I purchased a Hendry as I had a 25 Amazon voucher to use, and it is my new best friend. Omg! You could even see the edges of my carpet starting to come up as it was so powerful! The switch on the hoover head which changes from carpet to hard floors is amazing and and you can really feel the difference between the two types of floors, but the suction still remains powerful.
It is on wheels, so no more bad backs! Plus the lead is so long, I no longer have to change plugs to go upstairs!
I am honestly thrilled to bits, and spoke to one of my friends who has had hers for nearly 20 years and swears by her Hendry
If you are looking for an absolutely great hoover that does the perfect job, then this is a must! No wonder these large cleaning firms and large companies use them! Hendry is my new love.. :-)))))))