Archie-fox Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Ok guys the dyson has finally packed up, I paid £600 a couple of years ago for it and I’m thinking of another make/model, we have 2 dogs so needs to be good with pet hair...what are we all using.. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) £600 2 years ago!!! I paid less than £90 20 years ago for my 'Henry' and it's still going strong. Sorry but I wouldn't (couldn't) ever pay so much for a vacuum cleaner however good it is thought to be. Try a Henry is my opinion, even though the EU has now restricted the power output of vacs . Edited July 28, 2019 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I can only say that I have found Dyson ridiculously expensive for what they are. I have a Miele which is quite good (and very well made), but I suspect there is better value to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I have a Dyson DC04 upright from about 1998 it was £175 and is still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 A lot of people are saying Shark (we found the dyson lasts well if you maintain/replace the filters in line with instructions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 My Mrs has just bought a shark, she has had a Dyson for 10 years and pays insurance that gets its fixed if it breaks and serviced once a year for £4 a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 We bought a Miele a few years back with bags. The bags last us a few months each and are £10 for a years worth at that off amazon. £170 and it’s great . i was told hoovers have had to reduce power due to regulations so my mum bought a Miele before they changed last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I purchased three Henry look alikes from Screwfix for a little over £100 for the three. They are brilliant. I have one in the workshop which acts as a dust extractor on my sanding gear, then one upstairs in the house and one downstairs. We also have a rechargeable G Tech which is just amazing. It sucks up the dust,hairs everything and packs it all away in two small 'bales' which are easily removed and disposed. We could not believe the amount it 'found' in our carpets the first time through. Embarrasing !!! Very light and easy to move around. Edited July 28, 2019 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Miele cat/dog bagless hoover £239 from John Lewis was amazed what it took out of the carpets after using it straight behind a vax really strong suction, you can see the carpet lift up as you use it. highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Shark.. always had Dysons this makes them look **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Vax pet model, just put 2 new filters in it and its like brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Every tradesman I know has a Henry in the back of the van, need to say more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Henry; simple and efficient. (Was always amazed at my local tip, the electrical skip was always full of Dyson's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Good shot? said: Try a Henry is my opinion, even though the EU has now restricted the power output of vacs . Wait, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: Wait, what? I know you are thinking Henry Rifle but what these guys meant is one of these: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/home-appliances/floorcare/vacuum-cleaners/numatic-henry-hvr160-cylinder-vacuum-cleaner-red-10175294-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istFeedId=4d7eb93e-055f-499d-8ee5-1cdcc50d67d1&istItemId=wwwmripai&istBid=tztx&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0110+(PLA)+SDA+FLOORCARE+-+Brand+Numatic~0110+Floorcare+-+Brand+Numatic~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=MICROSOFT&device=c&ds_kids=92700032304288826&tgtid=0110+(PLA)+SDA+FLOORCARE+-+Brand+Numatic&msclkid=5ed72b22b3b215a5d732761cb13c8f71&gclid=CPCrsJi32OMCFQkQGwodp2cLjA&gclsrc=ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, English said: I know you are thinking Henry Rifle but what these guys meant is one of these: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/home-appliances/floorcare/vacuum-cleaners/numatic-henry-hvr160-cylinder-vacuum-cleaner-red-10175294-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istFeedId=4d7eb93e-055f-499d-8ee5-1cdcc50d67d1&istItemId=wwwmripai&istBid=tztx&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0110+(PLA)+SDA+FLOORCARE+-+Brand+Numatic~0110+Floorcare+-+Brand+Numatic~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=MICROSOFT&device=c&ds_kids=92700032304288826&tgtid=0110+(PLA)+SDA+FLOORCARE+-+Brand+Numatic&msclkid=5ed72b22b3b215a5d732761cb13c8f71&gclid=CPCrsJi32OMCFQkQGwodp2cLjA&gclsrc=ds I was wondering about the restrictions on vacuum power. Is that a save the world thing or save the children. Or probably some guy damaged his penis and that’s why the law came about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) No kidding for just carpets have a look at the G Tech. It is just amazing how it gets the muck out of carpets. It doesn't like hard surfaces though and thats where the Henry type wins. Have a look on Screwfix site , see if they still have the same vacs at half the price. on edit...just checked and they have gone up a bit but now £45 inc vat. Edited July 28, 2019 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: I was wondering about the restrictions on vacuum power. Is that a save the world thing or save the children. Or probably some guy damaged his penis and that’s why the law came about. They have restricted wattage to 900 watt I believe. To save the world.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Another vote for Miele, with a couple of Henry’s for anything really messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I would be going back to Dyson if my machine only lasted two years. My dc04 is on 14 years and still A1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Got a Dyson DC25 Animal Lightweight 10 years ago and still going okay. Just need to change/clean filters regularly. Bit worried a £600 Dyson only lasted 2 years. Warantee? Miele always make good stuff. Not sure if a Henry would filter pet hair/dust as much as you would want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I have a George. Its the next size up from the Henry. It has rug, upolstery and hard floor shampooing as well as the normal vacuuming. You can replace the throw away paper sacks with reusable, washable felt type sacks for extra filtration and economy in the long run. It copes well with our pack of dogs. Edited July 28, 2019 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Vax pet model, just put 2 new filters in it and its like brand new. What i have. Even tho it's one of these energy efficient ones, it gets all my little bits of black sock fluff out the wool carpet, no issues. Infact the bloody things sucks the carpet off the floor. Truly amazed by it for £90. I've had Dyson, the vax is loads better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Miele large cat and dog is my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Another Shark fan here. I’ve got a Shark lift away and it does everything well - hard floors, stairs... Had a Henry before this and wouldn’t go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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