Numatic George GVE370-2 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner
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Our verdict
George suits a household that wants one corded machine to dry vacuum, mop up spills, and shampoo or extract-clean carpets and upholstery, particularly in a larger home where its long cable reach and dry/wet capacity mean fewer socket changes and less frequent emptying. It's a heavy (11.2kg), bagged machine with no cordless option, so it won't suit anyone wanting lightweight or cordless convenience, or anyone keen to avoid buying replacement dust bags. The listed price and customer rating for this model are inconsistent across the sources checked, so confirm the current price and read the retailer's own reviews before buying rather than relying on a single figure.
Specifications
| Type | Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Power source | Corded (Mains) |
| Battery voltage | 230V |
| Weight | 11.2kg |
| Capacity | 15L |
| Noise level | 78.7dB |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Colour | Green |
| Bagless | No |
| HEPA filter | Yes |
| Washable filter | No |
| App-controlled | No |
| Self-emptying dock | No |
| 2-in-1 mop & vacuum | No |
| Wet & dry capable | Yes |
| Surface compatibility | carpet, hard-floor, tile, upholstery, multi-surface |
| Best for | carpet, hardwood-floors, tile-floors, multi-surface, allergies, large-homes |
What is the Numatic George GVE370-2 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner?
The Numatic George GVE370-2 is a corded, mains-powered 3-in-1 machine that dry-vacuums, picks up wet spills, and scrubs and extracts water from carpets, upholstery and hard floors from one unit. According to the manufacturer's own product listing, it's designed and made in the UK "to Henry-standard build quality" — the same manufacturing standard behind Numatic's well-known Henry range, though George itself is a separate, wet-and-dry model rather than a Henry-branded machine. That wet-and-dry capability is what sets it apart from a standard dry-only cylinder cleaner and puts it closer to a wet and dry vacuum than an everyday household hoover.
Price: what we found
The catalogue record for this model lists it at £260.00 through AO.com, alongside a 4.8 out of 5 average rating from 137 reviews — though that rating comes from a search-result snippet rather than a directly verified live product page, since the AO.com listing returned an access error when checked directly. A separate UK price-tracking feed found roughly 20 retailer listings for this model, with prices ranging from under £60 up to £622.80. The lowest handful of listings (several eBay results under £60) are matched to this product by title only and are unlikely to represent a genuine new, complete GVE370-2 unit at that price — they may be spares, accessories, or mismatched listings, and shouldn't be treated as the real going rate. Excluding those outliers, most retailers found cluster roughly between £268 and £400, which is broadly consistent with the £260 AO.com figure. Given that spread, treat any single price here as a starting point and confirm the current figure, and exactly what's included, with the retailer before buying.
Key specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power source | Corded mains, 230V, 1000W |
| Weight | 11.2kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 370 x 360 x 510mm |
| Dry capacity | 15L |
| Wet pick-up capacity | 9L |
| Clean water tank | 6L |
| Max sealed suction | 23.5kPa (converted from a 2400mm water-lift spec, not a directly published kPa figure) |
| Airflow | 2.4m³/min (sources vary between 40 l/s and 49 l/s) |
| Noise level | 78.7dB (single-retailer figure, not confirmed on Numatic's own site) |
| Cable length | 10m (Numatic quotes a 26.8m cleaning radius) |
| Filtration | 2-stage Tritex system with disposable HepaFlo dust bag |
| Warranty | 2 years, parts & labour, back-to-base (domestic use) |
Cleaning modes and accessories
George covers three cleaning modes: standard dry vacuuming, wet pick-up for spills, and wet scrubbing/extraction for carpets and upholstery using the supplied Dual Scrub Floor Tool and wash kit. The wash kit's separate clean- and dirty-water hoses let it shampoo and rinse in the same pass, which suits homes wanting proper carpet cleaning rather than just dry vacuuming, alongside its ability to scrub, rinse and dry hard floors. A retractable hand shower is also included, which Numatic markets for spot-cleaning and for unblocking sinks and drains — an unusual crossover feature not found on a standard hoover. Standard "A"-kit tools (crevice tool and dusting brush) round out the accessory set, and the machine sits on non-marking castor wheels for moving it between rooms.
Filtration, bags and maintenance
George is a bagged vacuum: dry debris collects in a disposable HepaFlo bag as part of Numatic's 2-stage Tritex filtration system, not in a bagless bin. That means an ongoing cost for replacement bags, but it also keeps dust exposure lower at emptying time. Numatic markets the Tritex/HepaFlo system as HEPA-grade, though this is the manufacturer's own filtration branding rather than an independently EN1822-certified HEPA rating, so "HEPA" here is best read as a marketing description rather than a certified spec. The filter itself is not washable — only the bag is replaced. Buyers should budget for ongoing replacement dust bags, the same NVM-2BH-type consumable used across other bagged Numatic models.
Weight, noise and practical use
At 11.2kg, George is heavier than most everyday cylinder or upright cleaners, reflecting its wet-and-dry capacity — carrying it upstairs regularly won't be effortless, though the non-marking castors help when moving it around on the level. The 10m power cable and Numatic-quoted 26.8m cleaning radius mean fewer socket changes when cleaning a bigger property, which suits large homes better than a short-cable machine would. Noise is listed at 78.7dB by one retailer, towards the louder end for a household vacuum, though this figure couldn't be cross-checked against Numatic's own published specs. The 2-year parts-and-labour warranty is back-to-base and explicitly stated for domestic use, so anyone planning to use George in a small business or high-frequency commercial setting should check whether the standard consumer warranty terms still apply.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
George suits households that want one corded machine to handle dry vacuuming, wet spills, and occasional carpet or upholstery shampooing, particularly in a larger home where the long cable reach reduces socket-hopping. It's less suited to anyone wanting a lightweight or cordless machine, or anyone who'd rather avoid buying disposable bags. Given how widely the listed prices vary across retailers, it's worth comparing current offers directly using the site's comparison tool rather than assuming any single price quoted online is still accurate.
Is the Numatic George GVE370-2 cordless?
No, it's a corded, mains-powered machine that runs on 230V with a 1000W motor and a 10m power cable, giving a quoted 26.8m cleaning radius. That reach matters more on this model than on a typical vacuum, since George's 11.2kg weight and 3-in-1 wet-and-dry, wash-and-extract design mean fewer socket changes are especially welcome when working through a larger home. The corded design also supports the wash kit's separate clean and dirty water hoses, which draw on the machine's 6-litre clean water tank for shampooing and rinsing carpets and upholstery. It's priced around £260-£400 depending on retailer, with a 2-year parts-and-labour warranty.
What colour is the Numatic George GVE370-2 available in?
The confirmed colour for this model is green, matching Numatic's classic George branding. Beyond colour, George is built to the same manufacturing standard Numatic uses for its well-known Henry range, though it's a distinct wet-and-dry model rather than a Henry-branded machine. At 11.2kg and priced around £260-£400 depending on retailer, it's a heavier, more capable machine than a standard dry-only cylinder cleaner, reflecting its 15L dry capacity, 9L wet pick-up and 6L clean water tank for shampooing carpets and upholstery. The green livery is consistent across UK retailer listings for this exact GVE370-2 model.
What's included in the box with the Numatic George GVE370-2?
The Dual Scrub Floor Tool, a wash kit with clean/dirty water hoses, a retractable hand shower, a HepaFlo dust bag (fitted), and standard 'A' kit tools (crevice tool and dusting brush). Together these support George's three cleaning modes: dry vacuuming, wet pick-up for spills, and wet scrubbing/extraction for carpets and upholstery, drawing on the machine's 15L dry capacity, 9L wet pick-up capacity and 6L clean water tank. The retractable hand shower is an unusual crossover feature Numatic also markets for spot-cleaning and unblocking sinks and drains. This full accessory set is included with the machine at its typical £260-£400 retail price, backed by a 2-year parts-and-labour warranty.
What warranty does the Numatic George GVE370-2 come with?
A 2-year parts-and-labour manufacturer's warranty with back-to-base service, stated for domestic use. That cover applies to the whole 11.2kg corded machine, including its 2-stage Tritex filtration system, though the disposable HepaFlo dust bags themselves are a consumable replaced separately from warranty cover. Anyone planning to use George in a small business or high-frequency commercial setting should check whether the standard consumer warranty terms still apply, since it's explicitly stated for domestic use. At a typical price between £260 and £400 depending on retailer, the 2-year term is standard rather than an extended guarantee for this type of wet-and-dry machine.
What is the hose length on the Numatic George GVE370-2?
This spec was not found in any manufacturer or retailer source consulted, so it's left unconfirmed here rather than guessed. What is confirmed is the 10m power cable, which gives a quoted 26.8m cleaning radius, so overall reach around a room depends on both the cable length and whatever hose length is fitted. At 11.2kg, George is heavier than most everyday cylinder cleaners, reflecting its combined dry-vacuum, wet pick-up and wash-and-extract capability across a 15L dry capacity and 9L wet pick-up. It's priced around £260-£400 depending on retailer, with a 2-year parts-and-labour warranty for domestic use.
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