Vacuum Cleaner Comparisons

Quintus

Our Dyson is finally about to give the ghost and snuff it. It would probably require a couple of repairs and at least one attachment replaced. We don't really think its worth the cost so we're going to replace it.

We're quite happy to consider another make apart from Dyson, as they can be a bit of pain to own. What I'd like some help with is trying to compare vacuum cleaners. I know Which? does do comparisons and best buys and all that, but I don't want to sign up with them. Does anyone know of any other good, reliable comparison/review sites for such things?

Thanks.

Ian73

No sure on comparison sites,but we have a SEBO Felix,which seems to get good reviews

also :http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/the-ten-best-vacuum-cleaners-1791106.html?action=Gallery

anotherbaldrick

On the Which reports The Miele machines wiped the floor with everything else. At least they do not keep shedding all the plastic bits and bobs like the Dyson does and the motors last forever.

stormCat99

Just in relation to your comment about it not being worth the cost of repairing it. I don't know if you know, but Dyson offer a full service, which is very reasonable in price. It includes labour and replacement of all parts that require it. Also a full year's guarantee.

If you search MSE, there are various threads on here about people that have used this Dyson service option, and they were extremely pleased with the results and only too keen to recommend.

Not yet had to try it myself but will definitely remember it for the future.

HTH.

Edit : to get a price for your particular machine, go to this link and select the right one, it'll end up giving you a price for servicing of that machine.

http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=916

stormCat99

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

On the Which reports The Miele machines wiped the floor with everything else. At least they do not keep shedding all the plastic bits and bobs like the Dyson does and the motors last forever.

We've had 2 Dyson's and have never had any pieces of plastic come off, is this a problem with only certain models do you know? (I'm only asking as we got a new Dyson a short while ago, because we moved house and needed one with a much longer cord and bigger cylinder, wondering if this will start happening at some point).

ormus

get a red henry. best value for money going. the pros use em.
build quality is far far better than the plastic dysons.

unsure

Seconded for the Henry, years back our Dyson finally died,thugh it had never been the same after a repair (much weaker suction). We asked out cleaners at the time what tye recommended. They used a Henry and said most cleaners do because they do the job well, are reliable, poweful and reasonably priced. We bought one and have had it four years without a moment's problem.

stormCat99

I'm surprised at all the people saying Henrys are better than Dyson. We got our original Dyson in 2002, and it was still going at the end of last year. Only reason we replaced it is that we needed a bigger cord and bigger cylinder due to moving house.

A more general question, how long would you expect a vacuum cleaner to last for? I've never really thought about it before, but I'd say 8-9 years is pretty good.

Actually on a side note (not entirely related sorry!) our current microwave dates from 2000 and is still going strong! I was thinking about it recently, I'm sure it'll give up the ghost soon though.

KillerWatt

Another Henry here, coming up on 14 years old, still performing as well now as it did on day one, and has only needed one replacement hose in that time.

aliballi

I like Henry's too, although Which scored them very low :shocked: My first Henry was a second hand one which lasted 15 yrs & now on 2nd which I bought 3 years ago. Amazon often prices reasonably but as there prices often fluctuate, worth checking other shops too.

Mr_Mike

I think there is more than one type of 'Henry'. The models used by cleaners are all quite old, and appear to have metal bodies. The ones you see in Homebase etc for cheap money are plastic and presumably built down to a low price - 'trading on the name' I guess!