Spec me a Vacuum cleaner

pieplough · 7 Apr 2013 at 15:17

Sigh...

Could I get some recommendations for a new Vacuum or my flat, ideally from personal experience rather than brand preferences.

No preference as to push/pull, floorboards throughout flat with 2 big rugs. Current Vax upright has been on the blink for a while and just packed in, was rubbish from the start if I'm honest.

Is a Dyson or Miele really worth the extra cash? Or Henry all the way?

Cheers

newbiejim · 7 Apr 2013 at 15:35

I recently bought a Miele, and whilst because the build quality and its German makes me warm and fuzzy I couldn't really say it is hugely better than cheaper brands, maybe longevity will be its forte tho.

the shadow · 7 Apr 2013 at 15:51

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmC62Eg82E8
Henry is

Lonewolf · 7 Apr 2013 at 18:32

Had our Henry for 3 years now, wood flooring and carpet throughout our flat and our little fella hasn't let us down.

Nightglow · 7 Apr 2013 at 18:46

Henry.

Hyburnate · 7 Apr 2013 at 18:48

Henry. 8 Years old and still going strong, there's no question to it really.

They're not expensive to bag either.

ChrisD. · 7 Apr 2013 at 18:51

Henry.

pieplough · 7 Apr 2013 at 18:51

newbiejim said:
I recently bought a Miele, and whilst because the build quality and its German makes me warm and fuzzy I couldn't really say it is hugely better than cheaper brands, maybe longevity will be its forte tho.

That's what I'm thinking also, don't mind paying more if it would last longer.

the shadow said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmC62Eg82E8

Haha, class

Lonewolf said:
Had our Henry for 3 years now, wood flooring and carpet throughout our flat and our little fella hasn't let us down.

Nightglow said:
Henry.

Yeah, I think my mind is made up on a Henry. Had one in a rented flat and the suction was great and was built like a wee tank.

Cheers for the replies, appreciated.

Mark A · 7 Apr 2013 at 19:08

I'd say Mielle, but I have never used a Henry to compare. The Mielle I got has been great. It's nice and compact for moving it around the house and is very powerful. The are 6 different settings including a very quiet mode for if people are sleeping etc.

Think I paid £180 for it, so its fairly expensive, but hopefully it'll last a very long time.

The Mielle bags are too expensive though. Luckily there are some cheaper ones available on ebay. They are like a quilted fabric rather than the old paper bags. The cheapo ones look and feel like the same material and seem to be working fine so far.

FartInferno · 7 Apr 2013 at 19:13

Henry's are excellent. We have them at work and they're fairly indestructible, always used bagless too. At Home I have a Samsung Fido SC8790 which is equally as good but far more friendly on the eye.

TripleT · 7 Apr 2013 at 19:16

From my experience living in flats I'd say the new Dyson handheld. Small, compact but still plenty of suck.

Participant · 7 Apr 2013 at 19:38

We have a Miele bag-based jobbie and whilst it's hewn from granite, my mother-in-law came round with her Dyson and filled its cylinder with dust that the Miele hadn't picked up. So it's not quite as simple as to say Miele is better. I'd rather a hoover had awesome sucking power and lasted 5 years than medium sucking power and lasted forever.

It's a hoover, so it has to be really good at sucking stuff up before all else.

the shadow · 7 Apr 2013 at 19:53

Grimley · 7 Apr 2013 at 20:05

http://www.miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/s2/s2111autumnred-381/

£120 from the high street catalogue place.

The Henry is £10 less

I know I what I'd spend my money on after selling Miele vacuum cleaners for 5 years.

brendy · 7 Apr 2013 at 20:06

Henry here too.

PicassoPigeon · 7 Apr 2013 at 20:21

Sebo, Its Geman and is so easy to maintain.
http://www.johnlewis.com/sebo-x4-excel-upright-vacuum-cleaner-navy/p231435740

unrealrocks · 7 Apr 2013 at 21:12

I've had a Dyson Dc04 for about 4 years now and it's solid. I find it easily cleans everything up and when you use the nozzle it's so powerful it really hurts if you test it on your hand :s

Only thing I dislike is both my cars are leather so it sets the high pressure release valve off very easily when cleaning and the only way to reset is to switch it off and on again.

Mark A · 7 Apr 2013 at 22:27

Robbie G said:
We have a Miele bag-based jobbie and whilst it's hewn from granite, my mother-in-law came round with her Dyson and filled its cylinder with dust that the Miele hadn't picked up. So it's not quite as simple as to say Miele is better. I'd rather a hoover had awesome sucking power and lasted 5 years than medium sucking power and lasted forever.

It's a hoover, so it has to be really good at sucking stuff up before all else.

I have found my Miele to be ultra powerful. On the top speed it lifts our heavy wool rug up. But if the Dyson had a agitator and the Miele didn't then that would certainly pickup more from carpeted floors. If they both had agitators then I'm surprised that the Miele missed so much as mine is great.

Our Dyson we had before this was also a great vacuum. The only thing i found with it was that the washable filter would clog really easily.

Participant · 7 Apr 2013 at 22:29

I guess not all mieles are created equal.

pieplough · 7 Apr 2013 at 23:19

Decided to go for the Henry, although it was a tough decision with the cheaper Miele Grimley posted.

Not quite willing to part with £200+ on a vacuum just yet, however I may be kicking myself if the Henry falls over.