Numatic HVR 200 Henry

Advantages: Suction is brilliant.
Disadvantages: Looks are a little industrial.

...on the very robust Henry Numatic model HVR 200. You will know it as soon as you see it as it has a smiley face, and comes in four colours, red green blue & yellow, well now they have added another to the range - PINK!!! Technically this one is called HETTY, but it is identical otherwise. The shape is cylindrical, but not laid down, it is upright, like an oil drum, and has a buffer ring surrounding it, which does not mark walls. It is mounted on ...
...are built in Britain by Numatic International, in Somerset actually. The cheapest I have seen these is under £75 which I think us a bargain, bearing in mind it will last you many years. I have actually seen it advertised for a gigantic £138! and hope nobody has paid even close to that. I usually list all the contact details, spares, repair locations etc. but in this case see below as the company has it's own website containing all this information, ... Read review

Advantages: Well made, reasonably priced, brilliant suction, quiet, good tools.
Disadvantages: Hose could stretch more, poor manual

I've just bought a Henry after a long but fairly unhappy time with a Dyson DC01 (heavy, noisy, expensive, a nightmare to empty), and now I wish I'd bought the Henry in the first place. The suction is amazing - this is the first cleaner I've used where it's necessary to use the suction-reducing controls because it sticks too tightly to the carpet otherwise. It seems to capable of picking up things that other cleaners can't (including coins, so beware!), ...
...into its tube by sheer suction power. The main floor attachment doesn't quite clean to the edge, although approaching the skirting board head-on does the job. Although the suction is reducing as the bag fills, it's still very strong and much better than my Dyson with its filters half-clogged. The Henry's also very quiet, and light enough to carry easily. Its cord is very long, and winds smoothly (though not automatically) back into the machine. The ... Read review

Advantages: Very Easy To Use, Compact Design, Microflo Bags, Cleaning Range 31.8m & Variety of Heads
Disadvantages: None

...think everyone should have a Numatic HVR 200 'little' Henry in there home. I've had this vacuum cleaner for a few years now and has never let me down. Don't be fooled by its size and smiley face, it's got some serious pulling power. The design of the vacuum cleaner is compact and can be easily stored. It has a power on/off switch and handle for carrying on the top. The body is where the bag is located and all the dust will be sucked up into it with ...
...Henry comes in 4 different colours, red, blue, green and yellow. The 'R' in the model number simply states this as being red which is the common colour for Henry. The actual handle is adjustable using 3 tubes which are very easy to use and comfortable. You get a variety of heads with the vacuum cleaner for different surfaces. Also for delicate surfaces it has a hi-low switch which allows you to lower the suction power. The Henry takes Microflo bags ... Read review

Advantages: Powerful, low maintenance, Simple
Disadvantages: Can be a bit awkward

I have been the proud owner of a Henry for over two years and in my opinion it is one of the best values for money products I have purchased. It is simple to operate with a large red power button as its only control. It has a large capacity bag and is very simple to empty. The power lead is exceptionally long and winds in and out so you don't have lengths of cable all over the floor. The motor is powerful and suction is extremely good. It picks up ...
...and tiles. I also have no problems using it to clean out our car. To top it all off Henry's smiley face also oozes character. The only slight negative is he is a little bit tall which occasionally means he can topple over if you're not careful. I would have no reservation in recommending Henry. ... Read review

Advantages: Reliability and effectiveness
Disadvantages: Weight

...bit of kit. Made by Numatic in Chard, Somerset, purchasing one of these will also help what is left of the UK's manufacturing industry. The overall design hasn't altered in years which says something about the quality and reliability of this cleaner. The Henry can be used bagless or bags can be purchased separately and the bags are widely available in local shops and also the DIY chains. We pay £6.50 for 10. Probably the only negative point is that ...
...his wheels but may be a bit cumbersome to carry for some people. The power cord is wound into the unit lid and is fully retractable. However for longer duration uses it is a good idea to unwind the whole cable to avoid overheating. The cable length is about 5 metres in total and I can manage all 3 floors of our house from a ground floor socket. As well as the on/off switch Heenry also has a Hi/Lo power option. Selecting Lo reduces the operation ... Read review

Advantages: simple, efficient, hard to break
Disadvantages: no good if you repair vacuums for a living - they don't need repairing!

...The Numatic Henry HVR200 is a superb piece of equipment. I sold and repaired vacuum cleaners for 10 years and throughout this time the Henry remained a market leader. The cleaner itself is so simple - it's basically just a motor over a bucket - but in this simplicity itself lies its strength - it is very, very difficult to break. Unless you pick up a couple of gallons of water with this thing (it's a dry vac only!) you will be very unlikely to ever damage your motor. The ceramic bearing 1000W workhorse of a motor on this just keeps going and going. The tools are of a superb quality (stainless steel and high quality ABS plastic)and the whole thing is very difficult to fault. Even the kids love Henry - because he has a smiley face on the front!... Read review

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