Henry Hoover Shaking or Making a Strange Noise? Here’s the Fix

If your Henry Hoover has started to shake, vibrate, or sound strange, don’t ignore it. This is usually caused by a simple blockage, and while it might seem minor, leaving it can cause your motor to overheat, cut out, or even fail completely.

Luckily, this is a free fix you can do in just a few minutes.


Why Does Henry Start Shaking?

When there’s a blockage:

  • Suction drops, but the motor keeps working overtime.

  • The hose may shake, and sometimes even Henry’s “hat” rattles.

  • The motor overheats, causing the thermal cut-out to trip.

  • If left unresolved, you have a vacuum that doesn't suck and cuts out after a few minutes (ultimately never to turn on again) 


Step 1 – Check the Suction at the Nose

  1. Remove Henry’s hose.

  2. Turn him on and test suction directly from the nose (snoot).

  3. If suction is weak here, you may have a blockage inside Henry's bag holder.


Step 2 – Test the Hose

  1. Reattach the hose.

  2. Switch Henry back on and test suction at the end of the hose.

  3. If suction is weak, the blockage is inside the hose.

👉 This is the most common cause of shaking.


Step 3 – Inspect the Pipes and Floor Tool

If suction is fine at the hose but Henry still shakes when you attach the pipes:

  • Look through the metal extension pipes.

  • Check the floor head for trapped dirt, socks, or debris.

  • Clear any visible blockage.


Final Checks

Once cleared, Henry should:

  • Run smoothly again.

  • Sound normal (no rattling or shaking).

  • Deliver full suction power without overheating.


Wrap-Up

A shaking Henry is almost always down to a simple blockage. By checking the hose, pipes, and floor tool in order, you’ll quickly find the cause and protect your Henry from unnecessary wear and tear.

👉 If your suction is still poor even after clearing blockages, see my other guide on suction problems for more solutions.

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