Charles CVC370 - Larger blue wet-and-dry vacuum with a 15-litre dry and a 9-litre wet capacity which was also available in red, green and yellow at one time. In the late 1980s, this model and some others were also manufactured in cream-and-brown. [17] [18] Cordless vacuums have become increasingly popular, so it’s no surprise Numatic have a cordless version of the Henry. It has many of the same features as the corded version, but comes with a 36V battery and is one of the few cordless vacs to have a bagged design. First introduced more than four decades ago, the range has evolved considerably, and although the distinctive red Henry is perhaps the most recognisable member of the expanding family, he’s far from the only option. With varying collection chamber sizes, attachments, motors and tool sets, it’s not always obvious which is the best for your needs.

Another factor that allows James to be smaller is the cable tidy that can be found on the top of his head, which means you can manually wind the cable by hand. Where James stands out over the rest of the Henry Hoover range is the unique caddy tray that can also be found on the top of his head, providing a great storage place for his attachments that includes the crevice tool and the upholstery brush. She’s been well designed with a small profile and cylindrical shape which makes her easy to store when you’re not using her. However, within that is plenty of power and space to store large amounts of dust and dirt. There is essentially no difference between the Hetty and Henry, other than her appearance. You can read our full review of this machine here. Henry Professional (HVR240) - A slightly larger version of the standard (9-litre) model for professional and retail applications. [10] If you’re looking for a straightforward cylinder vacuum that won’t let you down, the Henry is a great choice for carpets and hard floors. While it can be unwieldy to use on stairs and doesn’t have many advanced features, it has excellent filtration, strong suction power and provides great value. The crevice tool is long and thin in shape and is really effective at focusing the suction power on a very small surface area. This tool is particularly useful for vacuuming the corners of rooms next to skirting boards, as well as down the sides of your sofa. General Purpose NozzleWhile the traditional Henry has an A class energy efficiency rating, other models don’t match it. The worst is actually the Harry, which has a C class energy efficiency rating. It is important because a higher consumption vacuum cleaner will use more, costing you more in power. They aren’t as environmentally friendly either, so if being E-friendly is important to you the basic Henry is the better model. Size & Shape Wendy NV250 - Numatic's first "female" vacuum cleaner. Green, introduced on 3 January 1997 as a Machine Mart exclusive, now discontinued on 4 December 2020. [22] James JVP180 - Yellow, professional high performance vacuum with a caddy top and an 8-litre capacity. Originally introduced on 13 March 2002 as model NNV200 and coloured purple, it was re-released at a later date, and its colour was changed from yellow to blue on 7 April 2019. [23]

HEPA, meaning High Efficiency Particulate Air, is a type of filter usually used in vacuum cleaners. HEPA filters have been specifically devised to improve air quality in the home by filtering particles of dust out of the air. The Harry has won Which? Best Buy awards for basically being brilliant. It’s good enough at removing pet hair that they give it their stamp of approval. However, Charles is quite a bit lighter than George and doesn’t come with as many accessories as his older brother. The main thing missing with Charles when compared to George is the extra carpet / upholstery cleaner. If this is something you require, then you’d be better off going for George, but if it’s something you don’t feel you need, then Charles is the man for you as he’s generally cheaper than George and lighter.

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The cherry on top is that it is an energy class A. Plus the Airobrush and the extra attachment for hard floors. Basil NB200 - Yellow, lower-cost version of Henry which was also available in red, blue and green. Its colour was later changed to lime green when it was re-released as a Halloween special edition on 10 July 2005, discontinued by the end of the year.