Numatic HVR200 Henry Vacuum Cleaner Red 1200W

Thus I have no hesitation in giving this machine a 5 star rating.

At the start of the year the model was upgraded to HVR200-22 (i.e. the one Amazon is currently selling). Beware many companies are still trying to sell the old 1100w version - hence their 'special / promotional' prices!

N.B the 'R' in HVR200-22 stands for Red. The machine is also available in Blue, Green and Yellow.


Excellent Value   October 12, 2003
Mr. T. G. Child (Budapest, Hungary)
88 out of 91 found this review helpful

After going through many vacuum cleaners over the years I looked for something that would last. I have had them fall down the stairs and smash, blow up or simply fail to do what it says on the box. After I had yet another very expensive machine with lots of features breakdown after just two years I searched for the ultimate. I was working in a big office at the time and noticed the officer cleaners were using this little red cleaner. It was the humble Henry. It is the best buy I ever made. When I got divorced a few years ago and had to split up the household possessions the only thing we argued over was the Henry. I lost the battle and had to promptly rush out to get another. My ex's cleaner is still going strong after ten years and mine after six years. It made the trip with me to Hungary when I moved here a few years ago and copes with the tiles and wooden floors we have, just as well as the carpets. It is simple, strong, almost impossible to damage, light, easy to operate and has good suction. It is also gentle enough with the small brush attachment to clean our awkward light fittings. You can also run it without a bag. It is simply excellent value.


YOU'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAC   February 21, 2006
Max Maclaren (ENFIELD, Middlesex United Kingdom)
78 out of 78 found this review helpful

Well, what can I say? This is my forth vac in the last 6 years, my latest being a Dyson upright (over twice the price of this), which was too heavy and tended to chew up my carpet. Don't fall for Dyson, that's all I'm going to say.

As for this little corker, where do I start? I'd known about Henry before as he's appeared in most offices I've worked in and shops I've shopped in. Surely that meant something I thought? Absolutely right.

Don't be fooled by his size, colour and kid like grin - Henry means business! Believe everything you read about him.

After much deliberation over which type to get (having 2 very hairy cats) I opted for the regular HVR200-22. The '-22' is important as this is the latest 1200w version with Hi/Lo switch. ...And I've just tried it out.

First, my solid wood floors, it worked effortlessly, taking up everything. The great thing is that the main floor tool/brush sucks from every side so room corners are handled quickly.

Next, the stairs and carpets. OK, a little more hard work now but this is because a have quite a deep pile. Still, I thought this might be an issue and I did consider both the HenryXtra (with the air driven 'Airo' brush) and the Henry Hound (with the electic Turbo brush), but I prefered to stick with the basic model (I wanted it Red with nothing more than the word 'Henry' on it, my god, I've been more particular about this than the last car I bought!) however I have ordered seperately an 'Airo' brush (also in red with a cute smile) which apparently is suitable for most Henry types, so remember you can always add an extra at a later date if you find you need to.

Cat hair - no problem, went over it once, not a trace left!
And finally, I tried it quickly on the lino in my bathroom, and just as with the wood floors, no problem!

As for noise levels, I'm amazed. It's so quiet (even more so on the 70% 'Lo' setting) - the cats don't run away. In fact, at one point I thought it'd lost it's suction because there wasn't much noise coming from the end of the hose.

I haven't tried all the tools, but I quickly tried the crevice tool for clearing up some cat litter. Once you've taken the main hose off, blimey, then you feel it's power! (I wouldn't put it anywhere near your face though!)

This is a superb all rounder and I think he's gonna be with me for a long long time. He is British made. All parts of him feel sturdy, somewhat heavy duty (although he's not heavy) and are of quality. When you take him out of his box, he's all set to go. Fantastic!

So go for it, you definitely won't regret it. And remember to get the latest -22 version with the green Hi/Lo switch because some high street retailers don't mention this in their descriptions and you may end up one with an earlier/lower wattage. Great!


Shear Brilliance   March 21, 2006
53 out of 53 found this review helpful

Forget Dyson. Forget Hoover. Forget Nilfisk. Forget the rest. This is the best vacumn cleaner on the market. I have one myself and will have no other. We use them on building sites to clean up after working. They lift concrete dust, wood shavings, sawdust and soot, no problem. Tough and small they are indestructable!!!


Henry - simple, sturdy and effective   August 4, 2004
burning bush (Berks)
45 out of 47 found this review helpful

Have had my henry for a short time. I converted from an upright (a heavy Electrolux) and am very impressed with how effective this little clenaer is. Its good points are:

- long vacuum tube which allows you to vaccum the corners of the ceiling and walls!
- long flex, allows you to go on your trvels without unpluggin
- light - easy for my children to lift upstairs
- A powerful and effective suck - I accidently sucked up a sock. It disappered before I could say 'henry'!
- the bags are half the price of my old cleaner and twice as big
- A simple and robust construction

Highly recommended!(especially the blue version)