Features:

  • BAGGED CANISTER VACUUM: Designed to clean all areas and surfaces of your entire home, den, kitchen, car or garage quickly and efficiently
  • HEPA FILTER SYSTEM: Enhanced HEPA filter system traps 99. 97% of debris, trapping dander and dust inside the vacuum reducing allergy-induced pollutants in the room
  • POWERFUL CLEANING: 2-motor system excels in suction strength. 4 height adjustments provide optimal airflow and cleaning efficiency for any surface
  • LIGHTWEIGHT AND MANEUVERABLE: At less than 20 pounds, this lightweight design is easy to maneuver
  • 3 ATTACHMENTS: Dusting brush, crevice tool and bare floor tool for convenient cleaning transitions, store on the vacuum
  • ENHANCEMENTS: 9. 3 foot attachment reach, 24 foot retractable cord
Great value!!!

Wish I'd bought this on Amazon instead of in the store. It would have a been a little cheaper. That being said, I'm very happy with this vacuum so far. Kenmore has made this vacuum in various versions for decades and this is my second one. The first one lasted about 14 years before it finally gave up the ghost. I can't speak to the longevity of this version yet, but it appears to be the same high quality, just with a few updated features that I appreciate having. The only other vacuum I've owned was a very high end ultra light weight Riccar upright that I used for years in my housekeeping business. That being said, I had housekeeping customers who wanted me to use my machine and customers who wanted me to use theirs, so I've probably used a lot more vacuums than the average consumer over the years. In my experience, this is the best vacuum cleaner you're going to get outside of a dedicated vacuum cleaner shop. Shark and Dyson are extremely clumsy and gimmicky, and no matter what the marketing says they lose suction worse than bagged model vacuum machines. They are also very messy to dump the dust cup from compared to changing a vacuum cleaner bag. In my experience, if you change the bags and filters on time on a high quality vacuum and give it a good cleaning every once in a while, it won't loose suction. The design on this Kenmore is very well thought out. Honestly, I can't understand why power team canisters aren't a lot more popular. When I would use a customer's upright with attachments I was always annoyed with short hoses, machines toppling over when reaching for something using the attachments, and dealing with getting the hose in and out of the machine was usually a pain. On top of all those annoyances, you can't even vacuum your hard floors with an upright w/ attachments. With this canister machine, it's really simple. You just push a button with your foot and the wand pops right out. Go ahead and suck up that pile of paper clips your kids left on the floor, the hose is huge so they won't get stuck. Go ahead and reach for those cobwebs on the ceiling. The wand telescopes so it won't take you any time to assemble a wand, AND you're machine won't fall over while you do it. Go ahead and vacuum under the couch. The power head has a low profile and the wand lays flat against the floor, so you can get under all but the tightest places. Unlike my last Kenmore canister, the power had seems to work just as well on hard floors as carpets, so I don't even have to change the head when going from room to room or rug to bare floor! I love it. When I got this I assumed it wouldn't vacuum my carpets as well as my Riccar. (I wouldn't have even replaced the Riccar, but I shorted the circuit board with moisture and the machine was so beat up from years of cleaning houses with it, it wasn't worth the repair cost anymore.) I was alright with the idea that it might take a few more minutes to vacuum the carpet because I figured I was getting the convenience of being able to spot vacuum corners and couch cushions as I did entire rooms in trade for being able to sweep up ground in dog hair in one pass. I was wrong. I hadn't had a working vacuum for two weeks in June in a house with two big shedding dogs when I finally decided to go back to the Kenmore canister. The Kenmore sucked it right up in one pass. I was very happy! As a bonus, it's a lot easier to push across my relatively thick, plush, carpet than my wonderful Riccar ever was. There are a couple of things about this Kenmore canister that concern me in terms of longevity. The big back wheels seem kind of flimsy. I worry that one of them might snap off eventually. It seems like a really odd design choice because everything else about the machine appears to be well thought out both in terms of usability and durability. My other concern is that the pieces inside the metal extension wand that hold the attachments on are plastic and not metal. They do, however, seem to be pretty sturdy plastic and they hold firmly. I can't remember if my last Kenmore canister had plastic or metal clips, but I do remember they never broke over the years that the machine cleaned up after lots of pets in a big, dirty, farm house. All in all, I really don't think you can get a better designed, more powerful, or durable vacuum machine at this price. The only other machine I know of that comes close in terms of usability is the Meile canister power team and it costs three times as much. Plus, the variable suction control for the Kenmore is on the handle instead of the canister, unlike the Meile, and the bags are cheaper. The Meile is probably more likely to last a lifetime though, so if you've got the cash it's probably a worthy investment. I didn't have a grand to drop on a vacuum cleaner, so I got this Kenmore and I couldn't be happier with it.

The attachment that was provided does a great job and more than meets my expectations

I have used this vacuum for about 3 weeks now and so far I am very impressed. I esp. wanted it to remove pet hair. I have two cats and one dog that shed continually and their hair just seems to be impossible to remove from my couch. The attachment that was provided does a great job and more than meets my expectations. I am also using it in the car since the dog rides with me. I also like the vacuum as it is light weight and easy to maneuver. It has easy accessible switches to go from carpet to bare floor or to change the level of the carpeting. The attachments are located within the canister so are not falling off while you are working. I would recommend this product.

Wow!

We've been using a Rainbow vacuum for almost 25 years, and it finally died. We searched for a replacement, but didn't want to spend that much for another vacuum since it's just my wife and I, with no pets. After much research, I found this Kenmore vacuum. The only negative is it's a little loud. Period. Prior to this, I purchased a Miele Classi, made in Germany. That was supposed to be "the one". Wrong! It lasted less than two weeks before the vacuum head adjustment no longer worked. It was quiet, but that was it. So, in comes the Kenmore. Comparing the two, the Kenmore has more suction power, is smoother, and has better attachments. We have mostly hardwood flooring, with two bedrooms and a staircase that are carpeted, along with large area rugs. I'm very happy with the performance (yes, I do vacuum sometimes!) overall. The power head for stairwells also works great on furniture cushions. It has a long cord, is easy to assemble, and has a second filter (other than the bag) inside. You won't regret purchasing this vacuum.

The best value-for-price

I LOVE this vacuum! For the price, it does the best job picking up dirt and pet hair. I have a rabbit and a very fluffy dog, which translates into a lot of fur around the house. This vacuum does a great job picking up all that pet hair. There's a reason it's always a recommended vacuum by Consumer Reports. This is my second Kenmore canister vacuum--I previously had a much older model, which was a hand-me-down and lasted approximately 15 years until the power head had an electrical issue. I used a hand-me-down Dirt Devil for 2 months, but my house just got dirtier and dirtier. Finally splurged on this new Kenmore and am SO happy I did. The new vacuum is definitely a little less solid than the older one, but it's still a great vacuum. I followed others' advice and kept my old attachments. To me, the most marked difference between the old and new attachments is the upholstery brush attachment. I use that to get pet hair off the couch, and I quickly had to revert back to the old brush, which was wider and does a better job picking up hair. I think maybe if I were buying this vacuum for the first time (i.e., didn't have old attachments to keep), I would have to get the 600-series instead of the 400-series for this reason. Still, I am so happy with my purchase. I strongly believe that this is the best vacuum for carpets and hard floors within this price range. I read on Consumer Reports that it even outperforms the "high-end vacuums," which is no surprise.

Look no Further!

My wife and I share house chores. We have had the previous model for over 15 years. Last week the old one had blue smoke coming out and after disassembly the motor was shot. I can fix anything short of nuclear fusion. Bottom line? A new motor was nearly half the price of a new one. I checked reviews and this model is rated near the top. We have two Cats and Dust bunnies breed quickly. No sweat with variable suction available on the wand. Accessories are neatly sowed under the cover. There is also a powered upholstery wand with beater. There is also a brush wand that rotates to do ceiling fans, top and bottom. The cord retract is firm with a wide pedal. The hard floor brush is contained within the rug beater and pulls out with a handy foot pedal. The wand with brush attached will lay almost flat to get under the headboard and dresser. This vacuum is very powerful, as in suck the varnish off the floor! (just kidding) This VAC compares to those over $1000. I had no idea vacuums could cost that much. Although not inexpensive this vacuum is a good buy. I've gone out on a limb based on our previous Kenmore model to give it 5 stars on durability. About repair concerns, parts are available. Even if Sears goes away there will be parts available from many after market places.

Kenmore Loyal, easy to see why

This vacuum is so light to vacuum with, power nozzle takes off, is light weight. Use foot to push down on the lever at end of wand to disengage power nozzle to add different attachment or use bare; snaps right back on without bending. All controls on handle, 1. upper wand release 2. On/Off 3. carpet or bare floor. The bare floor attachment in the tool bin on top of the canister opens with a tap of your foot, slip the end of the wand into it and go. Retract cord: tap the button on the other side of the same tool bin and cord retracts automatically (unplug first, right?) Stores upright, the long U on back of wand fits into the U on the underside of the vacuum. The bag is super easy to replace. Very very quiet, exhaust is so filtered you don't see anything coming out when vacuum is running. My husband insisted on buying a Shark NV500 Rotator in 2014, problems right from get go, Poor job cleaning lost suction a month ago. That's the only time I haven't had a Kenmore, I gave my fairly new one to my son and was using my Aunt's old one (because moved across country) it was 20 yrs old but still worked okay. I'm so happy I got this model, it's perfect and gets up cat hair really great also.

Dependable and good for pet fur

First, I’m a fan of canister vacs. Second, I have owned this model for 4 years. I had the opportunity to give it to someone who really needed a vac. I searched for a replacement but came back to this model because of my positive experience. Pros: reliable, dependable, sturdy, usefulness of onboard tools especially the pet hair attachment (I have 3 Siberian Huskies), the “crossover” feature which quickly detaches the hose from the beater brush, adjusts to a variety of rug/carpet piles, easily portable Cons: wish it had a larger vacuum bag capacity

... using this vacuum now for 2 months and it's fantastic. I have 3 dogs and I have dog ...

I've been using this vacuum now for 2 months and it's fantastic. I have 3 dogs and I have dog fur everywhere. The stairs are carpeted and have always been a huge challenge. My previous vacuum was the Dyson Animal and it NEVER worked as I had expected it too. Finally, it burned out and I took a chance on this Kenmore. I'm SO GLAD I did!! My stairs look NEW after one pass-over. The hand-held tool is excellent and the suction is the strongest I've seen thus far. I'm so happy I finally have a vacuum that is truly designed to pick up ALL the dog hair!! Thank you Kenmore!

Better than expected...and I expected a lot!

I had a Kenmore canister vac that I had used since it was given to me in 1989. Best vac ever, but it died earlier this year. I have other vacuums on other floors of the house, but was convinced that no vac could replace the one I had. Was I wrong! This one is better! Here's what I love about it: I can vacuum all the way under the bed because the wand with the power attachment lies 100% flat. The telescoping wand and longer hose. The pet attachment, which really does get cat hair off the furniture and carpeted stairs better than any other vacuum I have owned. I love how easy this is to push on carpeted areas, and that it swivels. I love that it is bagged. Call me old school, but dumping a bagless canister is hell on someone with allergies, and it just creates another mess to clean up. I also love that I can adjust the intensity of suction so that it doesn't eat small area rugs when I clean them. Purple is just a bonus. You may think that it's bulkier than the old ones, but the positives clearly outweigh the negatives for me because it does what I need it to do. Well done, Kenmore!

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