Kenmore Canister Vacuum, Blue Reviews


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4.17 of 5
(by 40 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 83% of reviewers recommend (33 out of 40)

Pros
  • works well (11)
  • on off on handle make it easy to use (11)
  • long cord (10)
  • automatic cord retraction (10)
  • lightweight (6)
  • stair attachement works nicely (4)
Cons
  • would like reusable bags (2)
  • very loud (1)
  • don't like one of the attachments (1)
  • sometimes difficult to maneuver (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

Maybe TMI, but you need to get the picture

When I was first married (25+ years ago), I had a Kenmore canister vacuum. It moved with us around the country and finally settled in the Northeast. When we were back on the road we, sadly, had to leave it behind. Then came the upright vac nightmares. I've tried them all. I've exchanged them with friends... read full review »
Posted on May 10, 2009
Most Helpful Critical Review

Poor Initial Quality

I bought this vacuum after trying out a friend of mine's of the same model. Hers worked great, but the initial quality of mine was poor. The very first time I vacuumed, the full sized floor tool (I believe it's called the PowerMate) made a noise every time I would pull it backward (normal vacuuming motion).... read full review »
Posted on Dec 30, 2008

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Bought this several months ago and really love it.  It is so quiet compared to my last vacuum (not a Kenmore).  The vacuum seems to glide over the carpet.  Good suction.  The floor feature is pretty good but I will use the carpet feature on my bare floor.  Seems to work better.  The attachments are easy to use.  We have 3 dogs and it picks up pet hair on the furniture.   Would recommend this product. 

Posted on Nov 15, 2009

Great Vacuum for the Price

I love my Kenmore canister. After years of using bagless uprights that have no suction and make a mess when you empty them, I finally went back to a vacuum that uses bags and I love it. I had also forgotten how great it is to vacuum under furniture with the power nozzle. Speaking of which, the power nozzle works great on this vacuum. The only problem I have is that it's a little tricky plugging and unplugging the electric part of the power nozzle which is why I gave it four stars instead of five. There are a few plastic latches that seem flimsy but for the price, this is a well-built vacuum.

Posted on Mar 25, 2010

I researched vacuums for a while; **************** and some other websites.  About 7 or so years ago I owned the Kenmore red and was very happy with it until the wiring inside the wand broke.  It was too expensive to replace, so I purchased a new Kirby.  Talk about expensive.  Anyway, I'm hoping that this one holds up better.  As for performance, it can't be beat.  It cleans as well as my Kirby, (the beast) but it"s much lighter weight and more user friendly.  I don't mind vacuuming at all now.  Anybody want to buy a used Kirby?

Posted on Nov 12, 2009

10 years ago when I moved from Europe to FL I had no idea which vacuum cleaner would be best for me. The big choice was confusing. I have 2 cats, Oriental carpets, wall-to-wall carpets and tiles - the decision was not easy.

A friend draw my attention to this model - I bought it and it worked perfectly for 10 years. Unfortunately some cat toys ruined the motor and I had to buy a new one.

Newer choices were on the market - again going through all the reviews? **************** made it clear: It had to be this model again! And I don't regret it. It is even better than the previous model and so much...

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Posted on Oct 13, 2009

I bought this item because my mother recommended it. First time I used it, it worked fine. I asked my wife if she found it obnoxiously loud, and she said yes. I call the number on the vacuum, and was told to bring it back because it was supposed to be relativity quiet. I exchanged it for a new one, but the same problem. If you don't care about the noise, it's a good by. If you looking for something quiet, get something else.

Posted on Sep 23, 2009

FABULOUS on dog hair!!!!

I have 4 dogs - totally more than 400 pounds - who all have long hair or undercoats and live inside.  I bought my Kenmore canister vacuum 5 years ago after reading a **************** articles saying it was one of the best for dog hair.  Now, I would not trade it for anything!!!  My grandmother recently gave me her brand new vacuum - a different brand - and I have had to pass it on to a friend because it would not even move the dog hair.  But my 4-year-old workhorse Kenmore still works wonderfully!!!

Posted on Sep 18, 2009

I bought the Kenmore Canister Vacuum and love it! It's very easy to use and is awesome on picking up dog hair, mud, grass, you name it.  I have an Australian Shepherd and a Farmer husband and the floors get very messy.  I would recommend this vacuum to all my friends and family. It's reasonably priced compared to others and works great and is easy to use.  It's light weight to pick up on stairs and I like how the head easily comes off to use the long handle part to get cobwebs and such from the ceiling. 

Posted on Aug 11, 2009

I had green carpet that collected white lint! Only the Kenmore canister would get it clean. Now 3 family members & my housekeeper have one.

Posted on Feb 12, 2010

When I first got my canister vacuum I loved it, but it went downhill from there.  It breaks down all the time!  I have to take it in now for the third time in the past 10 months!!!  The current problem is that when I plug it in nothing happens, no power!  The cord is also very short.  I also bought the 6 year warranty which Sears tells me they have no record of.  I purchased online which was a mistake, because it did not come with proof of warranty.  Even if they honored the warranty I am still getting rid of this vacuum.  Every time it breaks I have to drive across town to drop it off,...

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Posted on Sep 30, 2009

I'm not a professional house cleaner...I just have the usual floorcare needs that any family with kids does.  So I was a little nervous about NOT buying the most expensive version of the kenmore canister vacuums.  Kenmore canister vacs are the only kind of vacs I have ever used and I love them.  This model works perfectly for my needs.  It's lightweight and has great suction.....and it's quieter than my older model.   I really, truly have no complaints about my purchase...in fact....I'm very happy with my choice.

Posted on Nov 10, 2009

I purchased this vacuum about a week ago, to replace a three year old green Kenmore canister. I purchased this for my mother, who had sworn by uprights until about three years ago when I bought her her first kenmore canister. Having made the transition from complete wall-to-wall in her home to mostly bare floors and large area rugs, it made sense for her to have a canister vacuum. I was afraid that the power of the canister would not meet her needs/standards. We were both pleasantly surprised and have been avid kenmore canister fans since.

This new kenmore has great features our older model didn't...

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Posted on Nov 05, 2009

Durable and does a great job

We live in the country with dogs and dirt and two teenagers and have the earlier version of this vacuum -- pretty much identical to this latest model. We clean a variety of floors and rugs. This machine picks up everything. Really feel like I'm in one of those silly television commercials where the salesman throws a pile of dirt on the rug and the vacuum picks it all up -- well this one does that in real life. Two neighbors have already bought their own Kenmore based on trying ours out. Best of all, our teenagers use it and after two years it has survived that with nothing other than a few scuff... read full review »
Posted on May 15, 2009

Powerful and user friendly!

Very easy to assemble, use, and store.  Powerful for pet hair.  My carpets have never looked this clean.  Very happy with the vacuum.  Love the handle on the top for easy carry and the storage compartments.

Posted on Oct 09, 2009

Buying a new appliance is never easy. You love what you have and have enjoyed it for many years. We've had a Dyson now for 6 yrs and it broke yesterday (11-15-09). I was nervous to go out and purchase a new vaccum because 1: We loved are Dyson and 2: We didn't have $500 for a new one. So I was stuck buying something completely new. Did a little research and decided on the Kenmore upright but, when I got to the store they had the canister right next to the upright. After testing out the upright and determining that it was way to heavy to carry upstairs, I started looking at the canister. I have...

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Posted on Nov 16, 2009

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