Hyla Vacuum Reviews (Do Water Vacuums Work?)
The Hyla EST water filtration vacuum claims to be a much better option than traditional upright vacuums when you want a deeper clean of your floors (and the air in your home). I’ve tried one – so are they any good?
Water vacuums definitely work and will capture a lot of dirt and dust in your home. They trap all of the dust in the water, making it easy to empty out when you’ve finished vacuuming too.
A lot of people like the similar Rainbow vacuum but I had the Hyla EST recommended – you can watch my review of the unboxing and my first time using it here:
What Is a Hyla Vacuum?
A Hyla water filtration vacuum cleaner is exactly that – a vacuum that uses water as a filtration method, instead of conventional filters. Normal vacuums force air through a material filter that traps most dust, but it will always let some small particles through. They also get clogged, which reduces the effectiveness of the vacuum. It loses power, and you have a job to clean the filter which can be difficult and quite messy.
With a Hyla bagless vacuum, the air is forced through a water bath, which traps every fine dust particle. The water and air are then separated so that only clean and completely fresh air re-enters your home. And instead of bags or a large dust cup to empty, there’s just a water unit – dispose of the water and you dispose of all the dust and hair too.
The Hyla also operates as an air purifier. Remove the hose and use the air setting, and it’ll simply suck in the air and capture finer particles before venting out the ‘washed’ air. The purifier setting runs for thirty minutes and while you’re unlikely to see much in the water when it’s done, in theory, it’s cleared out some of those almost-invisible dust parts that can cause allergies in both humans and pets.
Despite it looking like a carpet cleaner, that’s not what a Hyla does – it does not wash the fibers in your carpets, but it does do a great job of vacuuming them.
How Much Does a Hyla Vacuum Cost?
Hyla vacuums are generally sold by distributors or sales representatives working in local areas – they’ll come to your home and do a demo of the vacuum, and then you have the option to buy it from them. The distributors will set the price, but don’t be surprised to pay around $1,500 for a new Hyla EST model.
You could also try to buy a reconditioned one either from a vacuum seller near you or from eBay – you could get one for $700-$1,000 or possibly on Amazon.
Whether you buy one new or second-hand, you’re going to be paying a lot more than you would for a standard upright, a stick vacuum, or a robot vacuum, but with a number of benefits that make it easier to maintain.
Are Water Vacuums Better?
Water vacuums have a number of benefits over traditional filter vacuums:
- Water captures the smallest dust particles, so you’re capturing more allergens and debris
- The filter doesn’t get clogged up, so you never lose suction
- Emptying it is as simple as tipping the water into the toilet
- You can vacuum up powders like baking soda, or spilled liquids, without damaging it
So how do these benefit cat owners? Well firstly if your cat suffers from allergies, you can use a Hyla to capture more of those pesky dust particles that can trigger them, keeping the air in your home fresher.
And also, it’s just great for clearing up the messes that your furry friend can leave behind. You might not want to use it on large clumps of cat hair – like any vacuum the hose can still get clogged – but it will be really effective at picking up smaller clumps at once, and generally getting rid of any debris they leave behind.
Hyla Vacuum Parts
When you buy a Hyla vacuum you’ll get the motor, water unit, and wheelbase included. The wheelbase has eight wheels to make it easier to maneuver, and a rounded edge to protect your walls and furniture as you drag it around.
You’ll also get a couple of different floorheads to suit carpets and hard floors, a hose, and hard plastic tubing to connect the floorheads. Some people have said that the hose can get clogged if you use it to vacuum up a lot of cat hair at once, so it’s probably best to try another method to get rid of large clumps before you vacuum.
There are also extra Hyla parts you can buy, including a handheld motor brush which is ideal for picking up cat hair that’s embedded in carpets, a window washer set, and a radiator brush.
FAQs
Is Hyla a Good Product?
The Hyla is a quality vacuum that gets very positive reviews on Facebook. There are some negative reviews but they are more about distributors and sales representatives than the actual product, which is very effective.
Can You Vacuum up Water With a Hyla?
A Hyla is not a vacuum designed to tackle a large amount of water, but it can handle small spills. Any liquid you vacuum up will just get mixed in with the water inside the vacuum.
While the Hyla is a powerful vacuum, don’t expect it to be able to completely dry a carpet if the liquid has been spilled – it will help speed up the process but fibers will still be damp.
Can You Vacuum up Baking Soda With a Hyla?
You can vacuum baking soda with a Hyla, unlike standard upright or cordless vacuums that use a material filter that would get clogged up with fine particles. A water filter will work fine with baking soda.
However, while you can use the Hyla to vacuum up small amounts of baking soda that you’ve used to deodorize a carpet or clean a stain, you should avoid using it to vacuum a large amount – say if you’ve spilled a container.
That’s because baking soda will form a paste with the water in your Hyla, which could damage it and even if it doesn’t, it would be difficult to clean.
To Conclude
When I tried the Hyla I saw just how much it vacuumed up from my floors. It is pricey, so it won’t be for everyone, but if you have any cats with allergies or you just want to enjoy air that’s a little bit clearer of small dust particles, then a Hyla water vacuum could be a really effective option for you.
The system/company offers fragrances like eucalyptus, clean linen etc to be used for air purification purposes in the base where the water is. Is this safe for cats? I can find nothing in the package of instructions and no one has called me back from the company. I don’t want problems with my animals.
Absolutely not.
I also had a rep come by and try to sell one for a little over 5400
As someone who works for a bank that finances these…its about 3k-4k for a new vacuum. We work with distributors all across the country but if you found one for 1500, then that’s a really good deal!
You finance Hylas? For the distributors? Maybe I should sell mine to see if I can turn a profit =)
Hey Jenny
Yes, that’s what my company does. You could try to sell yours but I’m not sure you’d get anything for it as it seems like you’ve had it for a bit now. $1500 is not a normal price point and if that’s what you got yours for then it was probably a deal. As I said before, new Hyla go for around 3k-4k and can reach 5k depending on the state. =)
Thank you.
If you are paying over $3K for a Hyla system then the rep worked you over and gave you no discount because that is list price. Time to learn how to negotiate better.
I need this vacuum for 1500 cash
Hi We are a Hyla Importer and please remove your False information on your Website right away ! The cost on a NEW Hyla EST is not $1500.00 all distributors in the USA are all around $3,000.00 for a New Hyla this is False information and needs to be corrected right away. Also you cannot purchase New Hyla vacuums on Ebay you can only purchase used ones Please correct this information right away !
=). I bought mine for $1500 from a distributor. So it’s not false information – it’s what I paid.
If you are selling your Hyla units at $3K then you are a predatory salesperson. These things list at $3K but they can be heavily discounted. We paid $1500 for ours brand new, but to get that price we had to pay cash. It would have been $2K if we had financed it.
I purchased a new Hyla last December for $4000!!!! Was sold by a salesman that sold it very well but it sounds like I was had. It was hailed as a medically approved humidifier and dust and allergen remover. I ran it initially to add humidity to my house and it never raised the humidity AT ALL! Also there were little lights in the tank that were touted to sanitize the water. They quit working probably within 2 months. The On/Off button doesn’t always work either. I love the way the Hyla performs but now I’m really mad about the price and the things that aren’t working. The salesman did not give me a card. I can’t find any info to contact the company. I did shortly after I got it to ask about the humidifier. I was told to box it up and send it to New York!!! Seems to me, as new as it is, I shouldn’t have to eat any of those costs!!!
Hyla is a German company – they have a US base on the East Coast – must be in NY. Here’s their website – Hyla USA.
TYSVM for the great info, Jenny honey! Super cool vacuum! 🙂 <3
Big hugs & lots of love & purrs!
Patti & Miss Pink Sugarbelle 🙂 <3
Thanks, Patti – I just need to use it more often!!
hey i just had them sit with me and they told me its 5400 am i getting ripped off
I have no idea what they cost now – could be a lot more because of inflation. But $5400 sounds high. Might be cost of living? Where do you live?
I paid $4000 and have been told it was too much. Sounds like you were a bigger sucker that me!