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AIBU to ask how to keep a hoover working for more than two years?

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spanielitis · 28/12/2025 21:32

I have just had to replace yet another hoover because the suction has dwindled to the point I’d be better off sucking the dirt off the floor myself. I’ve tried Shark, Seba, Miele, Dyson but nothing ever lasts more than two years either because it falls apart or the suction goes. Is this just normal? I have always had at least one dog, currently two. Not huge shedders but produce a lot of dirt/grass seeds etc all year round. Wooden floors downstairs, carpets upstairs. I’d love any tips for keeping a hoover in good condition!

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Dmsandfloatydress · 28/12/2025 23:31

Henry. Got mine, second hand for 20 quid 4 years ago. Nowt wrong with it. My dad's is 20 years old. No problems at all. Henry is the professional cleaners hoover.

DramaAlpaca · 28/12/2025 23:30

My trusty Miele Cat and Dog C3 is at least fifteen years old and has so far survived four spaniels and two cats.

BeardOToots · 28/12/2025 23:28

Buy a Henry

Mt563 · 28/12/2025 23:27

I have a shark and try to give it a thorough clean once a month. This means taking the tube and dirt canister off, giving a good shake into the bin then showering them. I can't believe the filth that builds up in various bits of it and it's always like new suction wise afterwards.

ChicGreyZebra · 28/12/2025 23:23

My Henry is 15 years old and still going strong!

LittleArithmetics · 28/12/2025 23:19

I have a Henry which has been in service for over 10 years and has been through two home renovations, hoovering up loads of rubble and dust, it's still working fine.

ClaredeBear · 28/12/2025 23:17

Gosh I’ve had my Henry for decades! Replaced the attachment recently for £20

TheFairyCaravan · 28/12/2025 23:15

Our Shark LiftAway is 9yrs old and our cordless one is almost 7 years old. DH is very particular about changing and cleaning the filters on them, though.

Jonnyenglish · 28/12/2025 23:14

Thefrenchconnection1 · 28/12/2025 21:33

Henry never dies

just about to say this, but henry can be stubborn at times if you know what i mean

Blueuggboots · 28/12/2025 23:10

Have them serviced??

Blueuggboots · 28/12/2025 23:09

Do you clean them out?

TimSamandLulu · 28/12/2025 23:02

Our Henry is at least 15 years old and still working like new.

AngelWingsS · 28/12/2025 22:59

Easy, I have a hetty and it’s lasted years. Got a Dyson for upstairs and it broke after 6 months never again.

PickAChew · 28/12/2025 22:55

We have a 10 year old Sebo and a Miele that's outlived it's warranty, despite DH's best efforts to kill it.

Nomistletoe · 28/12/2025 22:49

Henry hoover

AlwaysSometimesNever · 28/12/2025 22:42

Henry. Basic and strong!
We’ve been through Miele (x2, quality not what it used to be I think as we inherited a wonderful older one before it eventually died and the newer ones were rubbish).

bookworm14 · 28/12/2025 22:39

The answer is Henry/Hetty. I’ve had my Hetty 13 years and she’s still going strong. Yes they’re heavy, but they’re also indestructible.

GKG1 · 28/12/2025 22:38

#teamhenry

BitterTits · 28/12/2025 22:38

Henry fan here!

fluffiphlox · 28/12/2025 22:38

In forty years we’ve had three vacuum cleaners.
An Electrolux which was hopeless and I gave it away.
A Miele which was great until it met its match cleaning my mother’s house after she died. Lasted 15 years.
Second Miele. Currently lasted twenty years.

FruitWordSalad · 28/12/2025 22:37

If you've managed to kill a Sebo and a Miele, it must be something you're doing wrong. They last forever.

Enko · 28/12/2025 22:34

What sort.of.vacums did you have before where they meant for pet hair? My Miele died earlier this year after 7 years. 3 of those with a shedding dog. We replaced with another Miele C3. So far I like it a lot.

I also wonder if the upright is not suiting you as well as you may think.

Personally I find Henry and Hettys.poor sucktion wise and. Doesnt last I never truely get the love for them here.

Another brand to consider but harder to get in the UK is Nilfisk.

ManyPigeons · 28/12/2025 22:32

Wolfpa · 28/12/2025 21:34

Get yourself a Henry, they are unbreakable

My Henry broke sadly. Sanded down the walls and he corked it. Also unwieldy and really hard to use.