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Is it worth the bother to repair my 10 year old Henry vacuum cleaner?

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Extratime Fri 22-May-26 15:45:40

Just summoned up the energy to do the hoovering but my wonderful Henry refuses to start. I’ve checked the plug, the fuse and tried different sockets, so it must be something more complicated. Maybe I’ve overworked him, though I very much doubt it!
Has anyone else tried to repair a Henry and was it successful?

keepingquiet Fri 22-May-26 15:47:54

I have rung the helpline in the past and they have always been very helpful and prompt to answer.

I would attempt a self-repair but after 10 years maybe Henry is wanting to retire?

Tizliz Fri 22-May-26 16:10:53

I agree that their help line is really good

crazyH Fri 22-May-26 17:05:34

I think Henry has served you well - time for a well-earned retirement !

Retread Fri 22-May-26 17:22:26

No.

Am I the only one who hates the Henry? 😁 They are so heavy! In this house my OH refuses to give up uses his trusted Henry and I use my Shark.

MT62 Fri 22-May-26 18:39:43

I would buy new if you have checked the fuse.
I don’t think it owes you anything.

Cardamom Fri 22-May-26 18:44:31

I got rid of Henry a couple of years ago. It's far too heavy to lug up and down stairs and even dragging it around downstairs is too much. I gave it away on our local Facebook page and bought a much lighter cordless stick vacuum. Don't regret it.

mum2three Fri 22-May-26 19:39:04

It sounds as though it has reached the end of its life. You've had your money's worth. Time for a replacement.
I'm currently looking out for a cordless hand held machine. With several pets, cleaning once a day is not enough. I need something small for a quick clean up, but I need something powerful to collect the hairs.

Sarnia Sat 23-May-26 06:39:04

The best hoover on the market. It may be corded but for performance it leaves Dyson's standing every time. Excellent value for money as well. When our Henry finally gave up the ghost we got a Hetty. Every bit as good.