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

[spanielitis]

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!

Henry never dies

Get yourself a Henry, they are unbreakable

I suppose regularly cleaning it and getting yearly services on it.

Saying that, I've never done either of those things (other than emptying/replacing the dust bag) and my Hetty Hoover has lasted me for years

Or a Hetty

My Henry broke. And it was one of the originals. I did have it 4 years though.

Chin up. After two years they become valuable collectors items.

I got a Miele pet as a wedding gift in 2010 and it’s lasted longer than the marriage!

How often do you hoover? We have two cats and a spaniel and hoover once a week.

We’ve only ever had 2 vacuum cleaners. Both Miele. The very old one is now the garage hoover as it’s still going strong, I just fancied a new one. The replacement is at least 10 years old.

We replace the filters, as the boxes of bags come with them. Other than that, we do nothing to maintain them.

My first Dyson lasted 15 years. My second would have lasted the same except I upgraded for a cordless Dyson which has been going 5 years currently. I’ve just replaced the filter which has given it a new lease of life.

(New husband, same hoover)

I bought a second hand Henry ten years ago and it’s still going strong. Four pets.

I’ve got a shark and a Dyson had 4 years. Clean out filters regularly. Nothing else.

Also got a Miele in 2010 and it's still working well

You need a Henry in your life, he won't let you down

My Miele has long outlived its 10 year guarantee. I just change the bag and the filters.

You must be heavy handed or something. There’s no reason for them to break after 2 years. Ive had my sebo for about 10 years. Only had 3 hoovers in the past 25 years.

Henry for sure.

I've experienced the same as you, in terms of a variety of makes and tried a Henry after seeing them recommended on here.

It annoys me as it can't seem to turn a corner but the suction is unreal.

Yup, our Henry is almost 10 years old and still acting like he's new. I wouldn't have any other brand tbh.

How often do you clean the filters?

I must do a quick hoover downstairs every day (much quicker than faffing with a broom and dustpan), my hoovers last a few years.

We have a Sebo that was my Grans, she had it probably 5 years and we’ve had it for about the same!
I can’t believe it’s still going, we have pets and young DC and it gets a lot of use. Will definitely get another when we have to replace!

How has a sebo stopped working ? They are robust and last forever .
I am a cleaner and mine travels with me every week.
Mines an x7 and so easy to mantain.

Our Dyson is still going strong 20 years later! I think the secret is not to use it much 🤣

(we have wooden floors and tend to use a microfibre mop)

Clean the filters.

A friend of mine has a wee sideline, buying second hand hoovers that aren't working well and refurbishing them for resale.

The refurb mainly means cleaning the filters.

All my Miele ones have lasted years…

Henry. 12 years going strong. Bought the handheld one 2 years ago. Love them both