Recommendations for a new hoover, NOT a dyson!

[jasper]

What are your current thoughts?
I think Dysons are great at first but seem to lose their sooking power after a bit and I have gone through three in five years ( and I don't use them much!)
Anyone got any recommendations or ones to avoid?
Thanks

I love my Henry. Big bag capacity, excellent suctioning power and a long enough lead to go all the way upstairs without having to park him on the stairs

I'm sure Bissell do a good one?? Can't remember who I know with one though.

Oooh, we're about to make this decision too. I was going to go for the Dyson Animal cylinder but DH has been talking to a client of his who owns a cleaning company and reckons Henry is a better bet, she has a Dyson at home and uses Henry at work, says Henry is better. I think MN generally recommends the Miele Cat & Dog.

We have decided on Henry (I think) but question is do we go for the basic model or the fancy one with the optional beater bar and anti allergy filters!

is henry an upright or a whatsit?
Same for the cat and dog?

Ooooh! I didn't know you could get a posh Henry!!!

is anyone else disillusioned with dyson regards their short lifespan?

Well, I was, but then dh took it all apart and cleaned it and it's sooking away like new now We've had ours for at least 5 years now.

Three is five years - crikey? Someone on here (Hulababy?) has mentioned that Dysons need a repair/maintenance job after a year or two and then they are as good as new.

How long do you think is reasonable for a hoover to last? Mine is 3 yrs old and seems fine still, the previous one lasted 8 yrs - but that was mostly pre-kids, so it didn't get used much!

In answer to your question, we've got an Electrolux bagless one: works well and efficient. But the filters need replacing more frequently than I expected and they (the filters) are quite pricey.

Hmmm, our Dyson is sort of 9 years old. We bought it shortly after getting married and then when we moved to this house (2 years ago) there was a Dyson in the cellar with no wheels but a much healthier sounding motor than ours so we swapped the motor but it's just not coping any more.

Jasper, both Henry and Miele Cat & Dog as cylinder hoovers.

What I meant to say is that I think we've had our money's worth out of the Dyson.

We've got Morphy Richards Premiair. Its fine. It vacuums the dirt up.

We 2 are on 3rd dyson in 5yrs, with another cleaner (miele) in between last 2 as didnt want to buy another Dyson, but then bought another dyson as miele wasnt as good. Now back to using miele as latest dyson (about 18mth max) caput.
First the handle snapped which was annoying and trapped fingers but usable, then another bit of handle snapped, now it just cuts out-complete rubbish-have also had to buy new hose for it as that split too at one point.
Utterly unacceptable really BUT am thinking about another as we have 2 cats and 2 dogs and nothing seems as good.

miggy, for what it's worth the reason we took ours apart was because it started cutting out. It was really clogged up inside somewhere (v. hazy about the details, sorry), and that got it back like new in terms of function, although I agree the plastic bits aren't that hard-wearing.

Thanks tamum but my dad (you note my dad not DH!) has taken ours apart and it still doesnt work-fixed the cutting out thing once that way but now wont even start-think it was a friday afternoon one

Oh, bummer. Like the Friday afternoon idea though

thanks everyone so far. I have searched the web for reviews and everyone raves about the Henry - currently £87 on amazon inc. delivery so I think I will go for it. Now do I choose red or blue?

My Dyson kept conking out until in the end there was a smoky smell coming from it- put it straight in the bin. I love Electrolux- dead light and excellent suction

We had a Dyson and after 2 yrs the motor went. Paid £75 for a new one, and it went again less than a year later!

Took it to local specialist shop where the two "Suits you, Madam" types told me Dysons were crap, not as good suction as ones with bags, but everyone likes the convenience of no bag. They recommended a Sebo, which I bought and it's excellent. You only have to change the bag once every 8-10 gos anyway (depending on your level of domestic filth!). I recommend it

Sebo...or if thats too expensive Panasonic upright - not as expensive, but copes with a long haired dog!

Well I love my 3 1/2 year old dyson, it was recently "serviced" for £39 as it stopped working... it was the lead... it as good as new. It is NOT an upright - I don't understand why people like uprights they are heavier and far less flexible!
I have worked with many Dyson when I am working as a PN doula... some are indeed not working very well, they are often old and very battered but I don't know if that's why they are not working properly....
I would buy a Dyson again (thought I might need to when it stopped working and was pleased to ahve it all new for £39 - fixed in my own home).

V pleased with Miele Solution Hepa IT, as long as you change the bag regularly and filter once a year. We were going to get the Cat & Dog one but lady in John Lewis said they're very similar, they just have different filters, so went for this one because it was cheaper .

Here is Henry . He's brilliant.

My dad does hoover repairs and would recommend him every time.

the new black and decker click and go looks fab...im considering getting one...ive had nothing but trouble with my dyson

Have a Miele at home and Henrys at work, the Henrys are cheaper, more Rodust, simpler and therefore less likley to go wrong and they do seem to suck better!
Our Miele has gaffer tape holding the lid down after a stroll down the stairs on own. The Henry is still smiling after 2 such falls.
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