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J3ttf OP t1_itplia1 wrote
Very easy as I’m familiar with them and they’re easy to work on. I remove all plastic parts and put them in the dishwasher then polish them. As for the electrics I just checked over the brushes and bearings and give everything a good clean! I bought a new filter and a genuine tool kit for it as well to give it new performance
IronicDeadPan t1_itpo04s wrote
Are the eyes stickers that the owner attaches? I've seen a few with the orientation random-like.
J3ttf OP t1_itpvdqh wrote
Nowadays they’re a clip on thing but the old models used to be
Onechop123 t1_itpwz9e wrote
My grandma hated hers. It would keep getting caught on furniture or doorframes, and when she turned round to see what was wrong, there he was. Fucking smirking.
J3ttf OP t1_itpyiob wrote
They’re brilliant machines but they can be heavy for older people, especially the more common 200 size.
gargravarr2112 t1_itpyla5 wrote
The one problem I have with Henrys is that they're still bagged. A bagless one without needing consumables would be awesome.
Otherwise, yep, there's a VERY good reason why most cleaning companies use these machines - they are the Hiluxes of vacuum cleaners. My grandmother bought one and it does its job extremely well.
J3ttf OP t1_itpz5v7 wrote
More British than the Queen’s grave
J3ttf OP t1_itpzctd wrote
Bagged vacuums actually filter better and make vacuums last longer. Sure they’re an expendable but it means that you’re not buying a new machine every few years. Plus the bags are biodegradable
CrowbarDepot t1_itpzfbb wrote
Bags are better than bagless in terms of suction power and hygiene, to this day.
jobezark t1_itq15z9 wrote
And the downside is you need to purchase bags there is no guarantee will be manufactured 5,10,20 years down the road
aeuoncdryx t1_itq1b7i wrote
I’ve had a couple of dysons, but bought a cheap James to use at a house I was renovating. (James is essentially the same as the Henry apart from the winding mechanism for the cord, colour and think the top is a bit bigger). I am SOLD. It’s lovely to use, powerful, easy to clean. Tiny bit annoying carrying it up and down stairs with the hose and attachments but I’d 100% recommend. I’m going to hand my current dyson on to my mum and keep the James.
CrowbarDepot t1_itq1wuv wrote
Numatic will still be there in 20 years - and if they aren't, there exists a sizable market of Numatic machine owners for third party bag manufacturers. No worries.
jameson71 t1_itq2pb4 wrote
If you buy from a decent brand like Meile, they sure as heck will be
KnifeW0unds t1_itq40yq wrote
I bet my kid could break that in no time
J3ttf OP t1_itq5ar9 wrote
Good luck, they’re really tough! I’m not really sure what your kid could do to it to be honest…
poo_is_hilarious t1_itq5k2k wrote
Henry's will be being used by cockroaches to clean their mansions after the nuclear apocalypse. I don't think you need to worry about finding bags!
J3ttf OP t1_itq6s5c wrote
Yeah, every Tesco, Asda and Lidl I know have been carrying them for years
RS_Skywalker t1_itq6two wrote
Are their bags loaded with proprietary gizmos/gaskets/connectors? Dealing with that decades ago turned me off of bagged vacuums.
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J3ttf OP t1_itq79m3 wrote
RS_Skywalker t1_itq7w01 wrote
That's nice. What's the quality of the filter like? Are they cleanable and reusable or do you have to buy new ones?
J3ttf OP t1_itq8587 wrote
It’s fairly thick and in conjunction with the HEPA bags it doesn’t really get dirty. They also do a proper HEPA model for allergy sufferers
Yak_Mehoff t1_itq85dt wrote
I used to do floors for a cleaning company, we all made fun of how stupid these things looked when we first got them but man, these things are super durable and always did a great job. Never ever judge an appliance by a stupid sticker they put on it 😉
J3ttf OP t1_itq88p8 wrote
Oh and to clean them you can remove the black plastic piece and chuck it in the wash on a low heat setting, they don’t recommend it but I’ve never had any issues.
Dry-Conference4530 t1_itqbvz4 wrote
Stupid? They're adorable.
MunchieMom t1_itqc0yg wrote
I have a James and the tube in the front keeps falling out. Still like the little guy, though
J3ttf OP t1_itqc5lp wrote
Put a small amount of glue in the rim of the plastic screw bit and screw it on counter clockwise :)
MunchieMom t1_itqc819 wrote
It's a HEPA bag. I much prefer that over bagless.
gargravarr2112 t1_itqem5q wrote
My cleaner has washable HEPA filters. I just prefer not to throw away containers.
J3ttf OP t1_itqezz3 wrote
I doubt it
mslouishehe t1_itqglv0 wrote
I have very different experience. I have Dyson bagless for at least 5 years now with no intention of replacement so it's not like you have to buy new machine every few years. I've encountered a few Henry while renting as they are the hoover of choice for landlords. They all didn't have very good suction even with new bag, and for some reason they all smelled awful. Idk, maybe I am bias and have a mild form of PTSD from renting, everytime I see a Henry all I could think of were the smell and the landlords' faces.
InsideOfYourMind t1_itqh9m3 wrote
Yeah special bags
J3ttf OP t1_itqhal6 wrote
Dyson are half decent, not great quality but good warranties and customer service to make up for it
zuzuzuzucchini t1_itqhcfx wrote
I feel like your grandma and I would get along well. I despise canister vacs and all appliances I perceive to be mocking me.
MunchieMom t1_itqhdmg wrote
That's fair. The upside of the bags in these vacuums is that they're HUGE and depending on the size of your house and how dusty it is, will last you a long time. Months and months
gargravarr2112 t1_itqicty wrote
This is very true, the Henry does compensate with an enormous dust collector. Though, can be a pain when you finally do fill it up and you find you don't have any spares because it's been so long!
BabuGhanoush t1_itqizir wrote
When I was a wee nipper, this motherfucker scared the daylights out of me (I think it was because it had a face when such an object shouldn't have).
I grew out of it, but that cringe still lingers.
gargravarr2112 t1_itqj40q wrote
I also have a Dyson. The company now is a bit awful but their older root-cyclone models are very good. I don't expect it to outlive me, but it's reliable, well built and maintainable. Bought this DC-08 secondhand and it keeps working. Performs well too.
gargravarr2112 t1_itqjre7 wrote
Presumably it'd be like Tonka - if someone does break one, the company will spirit the remains away to learn from it and make the next version even stronger...
gargravarr2112 t1_itqk9t7 wrote
Numatic are well established and these are very popular machines, so it's a fairly safe bet - there's an excellent market for replacement bags so it's in their interests to keep making them. For lesser brands, definitely a problem though.
Iamjacksgoldlungs t1_itqmtqe wrote
As a custodian who has used well over 15 of these in varying departments, I can confirm these things hold up.
I definitely wish the suction was a bit better on the 200 at times, but it does the job 99% of the time. I believe there's a model up that has a high/low function with stronger suction on high than the 200 if I remember correctly.
Someone mentioned worrying about buying bags, well I confirm these are used pretty widely and janitorial companies sell these bags in a generic brand.
Extremely easy to take apart and repair. Self containing cord is a cord saver and time saver for sure, can't stress that enough.
J3ttf OP t1_itqobyu wrote
Oh I love the DC08, it has brilliant suction. Probably one of my favourite Dyson’s next to the DC04
Chris_Moyn t1_itqolbx wrote
I have destructed a few lol
Snoo63 t1_itqq3g1 wrote
And £12 Platty Jubes chicken?
Avarus_Lux t1_itqqggy wrote
can concur, salvaged mine for free from the garbage bin two years ago, cleaned the insides from the dried liquid carpet remains that were the reasons it was tossed out (it probably shorted too) and it has been doing its thing here ever since i fixed it by simply spending a few hours cleaning. i even managed to fix it's obnoxious jet sounding whine after a year of being annoyed by that. which proved to be even more carpet remains deeper in the rotor. amongst the best damn things i own i'd say.
OldBoatsBoysClub t1_itqu6h4 wrote
They've been making them for forty years, and bags (and even most components) from a Henry made in 1982 work fine in one from 2022. I don't see why a product that's built its brand on reliability and sticking to what works for four decades could be any more less likely to go out of production - especially as it's been a consistent top seller in its domestic market for most of that forty years.
And generic bags work fine, they're not proprietary. You can even get cleanable ones if you want to fuck up your drains.
ihearttortillasoup t1_itqwe0o wrote
My new Henry comes in the mail today!!! Yay!!
BaklavaTastesNice t1_itqx73u wrote
Henries are amazing. They last for so long lol.
jimmyinwisconsin t1_itqx8ch wrote
Can one order the face decals?
LostDefectivePearl t1_itqxjbh wrote
Microwaves that beep at me a few seconds after beeping the first time? C’mon robot I heard you the first time, stop mocking my meatbag form, I’m on my damn way
thon t1_itqyjew wrote
I've repaired a few at work, you can get all the spares you need for them. although I have has to bin a couple, think vacuuming plaster/cement with no bag, all the hose was solid, filter shot, motor caked up, just not worth the time/cost compared to a new one. I do prefer the vacuums with large filter cartridges, think shopvac or equivalent, but this comes from a rubble/dust DIY perspective.
Aken42 t1_itqyof3 wrote
I just melee my Miele to feel better.
Aken42 t1_itqyr8z wrote
So you're saying that the design.......sucks?
J3ttf OP t1_itqzs8s wrote
You can’t order them but if you email Numatic (not myHenry) and ask them nicely they’ll ship you a few for free. I have 5 or so
J3ttf OP t1_itqzvs0 wrote
Enjoy! If you have any issues r/vacuumcleaners will help!
ravice41 t1_itr0si5 wrote
Doodle doodaloo doo Henry Hoover Doodle doodaloo doo Henry Hoover!!!
Paprmoon7 t1_itr4t4k wrote
I have a Miele, I’m cheap so I empty my bags sometimes outside in a trash bag
Big_Dirt_Nasty t1_itr60bs wrote
Saw this in a movie one time...
ihearttortillasoup t1_itr7zxy wrote
Thank you so much!! You guys are the best on here.
Symcathico t1_itr8eoc wrote
Omg this one
MunchieMom t1_itre0ws wrote
HAHA, that's exactly what I'm dealing with right now, actually. I can't remember if he came with 2 bags or only one.
Origonn t1_itrf9yo wrote
Don't think of it as taunting you. Think of it as helping you keep track of the whole 'let stand for 5 minutes and serve'.
MJBrune t1_itrh1z9 wrote
Aren't tonkas cheap plastic now?
Shyassasain t1_itrhzzg wrote
Oh my god it's like they're defying physics just to get caught on furniture, even if it's just touching a piece of furniture on the sides it'll not move an inch no matter how much you pull.
JustinCooksStuff t1_itrii08 wrote
And if you put a giant line of flour on the ground and vacuum it, it looks like Henry loves cocaine. It’s my favorite past time with one of these.
debaasmeister t1_itrk0z5 wrote
I have a cordless one! Amazing machines.
spanishcupcake t1_itrl472 wrote
Industrial cleaner. Last job we had a fleet of Henry’s and not a single issue in 3 years. Didn’t even replace the pads. Gone through 5 Henry’s this past year alone on a new job. Don’t make them how they used to.
F-21 t1_itrlb2j wrote
Reminds me of the old Lucas electric jokes... When Lucas started making vacuums in the 70's, it was their only product which didn't suck.
J3ttf OP t1_itrldmn wrote
Oh no! Do you know what the problems were?
KyleAg06 t1_itrom36 wrote
No idea how no one has posted this yet.
jmh90027 t1_itrq32u wrote
It's not seconds, it's a minute.
As in "let it stand for a minute".
spanishcupcake t1_itrtzqe wrote
Honestly no idea, they get heavy use and so bags are replaced as necessary and filters replaced often enough.
Maybe something in the earth, lime content perhaps?
The pads don’t hold their quality and the motors just kinda die with little warning they just burn themselves out.
Tried others hoovers based on Henry but they were terribly designed, poor quality and somehow more expensive.
J3ttf OP t1_itru3t3 wrote
That is the cutest thing ever omg
J3ttf OP t1_itru9wa wrote
I have heard of quality issues with the modern motors, if your company is willing to repair then let them know that the older style more reliable motors fit the new models
NameIs-Already-Taken t1_itrwqfn wrote
I have fixed loads of these. They are really robust. Typical failures are...
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The cable fails at the vacuum end. The fix is to cut off the last few inches and reconnect. Sometimes it's the plug end.
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The PCB can occasionally fail. Easy to get a replacement on ebay.
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The motor might die very occasionally. I'd probably replace the Henry at that point, though motors can usually be found except for the very oldest ones.
J3ttf OP t1_itrwyfd wrote
When I repair them I bypass the PCB with a light, like the most modern ones. Also, the ‘80s DAF motors can be replaced by a modern 1200w one if you knock off the bottom motor housing and slide it onto the replacement :).
J3ttf OP t1_itrx0sw wrote
And I didn’t know about the cable issues! I’ll keep a lookout for them
9100 t1_itrxe5j wrote
I've got one Ive had for 20 odd years that was used when I got it and it's used for work so vacs up rubble and brick dust etc (and everything tbf). Never had a bag in it.
9100 t1_itrxyyx wrote
alwaysroanna t1_its1431 wrote
They aren't when used for proffesional jobs 🙈 ours have wheels and all manner of things missing....
My Hetty I have at home is good though.
Phaedrus360 t1_its27ek wrote
Fact Fiend video about Henry if anyone’s interested
J3ttf OP t1_its2mma wrote
But does it still work?
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haniwa4838sn t1_its30dx wrote
They used this on a cruise ship I was just on. That’s a lot of heavy duty cleaning day after day.
J3ttf OP t1_its452e wrote
That was very good! Thanks
alwaysroanna t1_its5kpj wrote
Only just haha
DiscoStu303 t1_its7dvs wrote
I hope it lasts for life, those things are surprisingly expensive
Skill4Hire t1_its95l7 wrote
Epic!!!
Capital_Reporter_412 t1_itscsyi wrote
For anybody who doesn't want to buy bags, you can also buy a reusable fabric bag that can go into the washing machine.
J3ttf OP t1_itsct7j wrote
Really? I know expensive is objective but ~£130 is pretty average for a hoover
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jarjardinksbtw t1_itsdh3n wrote
I use one at work without the self containing cord, and Henry's "hair" now looks like dreadlocks. Self containing cord > dreadlocks
meisobear t1_itsf2jn wrote
C'mon lah it's £14 or you're taking the piss. I'm writing you up for the Corry bobs next year
faultolerantcolony t1_itsh0mg wrote
I love Henry!!!
Gorge_Cumsson t1_itsib9s wrote
“Henry, the best blow job you’ll ever get”
DiscoStu303 t1_itslm6o wrote
Interesting, I'm in the US and they run $300-400 over here. Import tax maybe?
Myztical13 t1_itsuowb wrote
I have his brother James!
El_Cielo_Es_Azul t1_itszj0o wrote
I want one of these so bad but we already have a Kirby😭
spiralingtides t1_itt04nh wrote
I don't even own a mircowave anymore. Shit drove me nuts.
jimjamalama t1_itt07tw wrote
I’ve literally never seen a thing like this
theskullcave t1_ittgc9f wrote
Alex Horne and the Horne Section do a spot of Henry Hoover on The Last Leg
_SamuraiJack_ t1_ittmn1t wrote
Moved into a new house that had an obnoxiously loud microwave beep and it took me of solid week to figure out how to turn it off in the settings.
Mr_Blott t1_ittphzc wrote
Top-heavy you mean. Smug cunts will fall over every time you look at them then grin at you like a special needs chimpanzee
techstyles t1_ittqj2h wrote
I broke one - kicked it across a room and the red tub cracked on the bottom and a chunk fell out...
That said I duct taped the break and he's been running fine ever since
stopeatingcatpoop t1_itttuyp wrote
YOU CAN DO THAT?!
tinytowntenant t1_ittupil wrote
This is how I differentiate between my good appliances and the ones who are not allowed access to the network lest they troll me. The good ones sing a happy little ditty when they're done, and maaaaybe ten minutes later chirp again to say "hey just in case you forgot!"(also the fridge automatically bc it beeps cheerfully if I leave the door ajar and I need that). The taunting ones sing flatly "hey your laundry is clean but wet you have ten seconds to get drying or I will purposely start making mildew happen".
sarkie t1_ittvrub wrote
What about a numatic?
beavertownneckoil t1_ittvtq2 wrote
I used to work on offshore wind turbines. The gearboxes in those things were the size of a small car. If the gasket in the bottom needed replacing you didn't have to drain all the oil out. You'd get a Henry Hoover and put it through the gasket on top, this would hold all the oil at the right pressure so that none would fall out the bottom when you change that gasket. Brilliant little machines
Superdudeo t1_ittxw78 wrote
If they’re indestructible then you wouldn’t need to refurbish surely?
J3ttf OP t1_itu04sa wrote
I’m selling them on eBay, it’d be pretty awful of me to sell a dirty vacuum
J3ttf OP t1_itu071n wrote
Are you British?
J3ttf OP t1_itu08z0 wrote
Oh yes, American Henry’s are a bit pricey. I think it’s because they have to get a green card
NameIs-Already-Taken t1_itu0hji wrote
The simple test is, of course, whether you get power on the brass 'fingers' when you plug it in. My first repair is to cut off a few inches from the centre end, but if that doesn't work, I cut off a few inches at the plug end. It can be kind to replace the entire cable with a longer one.
booksandbeasts t1_itu3d8v wrote
I love my Henry
brandazzlin t1_itu6qfu wrote
How long was it used before refurbishing? Had mine for 10 years… still works like the day I got it.
J3ttf OP t1_itu8afl wrote
30 years! It’s a 1992 motor
AntDogFan t1_itu8dbq wrote
I have a charles and find the attachments pretty annoying. Is there some kind of way to attach them to the machine I have missed?
CaffeineTripp t1_ituaqbk wrote
Fuuuck. My MIL borrowed us hers for awhile. The Henry is an utterly huge piece of shit vacuum cleaner only meant for floors, not carpet.
We've a Miele now, hell of a lot better cleaner.
J3ttf OP t1_ituav33 wrote
henrybags.co.uk is great! Good customer service too so if you don’t know which model you have you can ask them
aeuoncdryx t1_ituyyvn wrote
Not sure… on the James there’s a bit at the back with circle shapes in black plastic. You can clip the long silver tube there and one other attachment. I mostly just leave the ones I rarely use kicking about under the stairs.
Gamer_Bread_Baker t1_itv962m wrote
You have to hold a button for a few seconds. It changes per microwave, but it should be in the user guide.
jimjamalama t1_itvn3aw wrote
Nope! I’m guessing this is why, hah, thanks!
J3ttf OP t1_itvqmvv wrote
No worries! They’re getting more popular worldwide so maybe one day you’ll get more familiar with them :)
brandazzlin t1_itwkv6d wrote
Amazing!
ceestars t1_itwurr5 wrote
I bet both companies totally love the fact that these things are known as Henry Hoovers!
_SamuraiJack_ t1_itxxc4m wrote
Hell yeah bro. Just download the manual PDF online.
brookehatchettauthor t1_ity7x5s wrote
He's so cute!
Succcccccmedry t1_iu2k6q1 wrote
I moved to UK from the US and one of the first things I had to get was a Henry. My partner couldnt even be mad because it is cute and works so well ( we already had a dyson and a irobot vacuum).
Reasonable-Court3420 t1_iu4gt24 wrote
Isn’t that kinda contradictory? If you had to repair/refurbish, then it’s not indestructible. That is all, I’ll show myself out now.
J3ttf OP t1_iu4lmp0 wrote
I’m selling it on eBay, I don’t wanna sell a dirty vacuum. It worked fine before
kaptoo t1_iudvac1 wrote
I have a Henry that works but gives off a bad smell. I was ready to throw it out but you’ve given me hope. Could I dm you for advice on the refurbishing process?
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J3ttf OP t1_iue2kue wrote
Sure, but I can give you some advice now! Buy a new filter (about £10 off Amazon, less on eBay) and get some vacuum fresheners. My favourite brand are discs and come in a really ‘80s box, I’ll try and find a link :)
EDIT: Vacuum fresheners
Razur t1_itpj820 wrote
I desperately need a new vaccum and was considering a Henry. What was the refurbishing process like?