Kenmore Progressive Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Inteli-Clean System Purple (36932) Reviews

My husband bought me a Kenmore Progressive upright bagless cleaner last year for Christmas. I was tired of using cleaners with little power to pick up our cat's hair.We went to Sears to try out the cleaners. The sales clerk allowed us to pick up rice that he spread on the carpet. We tried out ninety of the cleaners there. Our purple Kenmore Progressive upright bagless cleaner picked up the rice by far the best. I am hoping that Kenmore never stops making this cleaner.This cleaner is more than worth its price. The hose and brushes work very well on bare floor. I have used cleaners that cost more...

Five years ago, we decided we would switch to a bagless vacuum cleaner. First, we bought an inexpensive ($100) Dirt Devil. It seemed to do an adequate job but it was very heavy. After three years, we decided to upgrade to a better vacuum.

**************** rated this vac number 3 in their rankings of upright vacuums. We found it on sale for about $250. From day one, we realized how much better this vacuum is than the Dirt Devil. The suction is powerful enough to pull the nap up so the carpet looks almost new. The IntelliClean sensors show where extra time is needed and almost (almost) make...

This is by far the worst vacuum I have ever purchased. First, it's heavy and a huge chore to bring upstairs from the basement. The suction is poor, there is some lint that hugs the carpet and only comes up when I use one of the hose attachments. The main hose often comes loose from the connection and I am constantly bending over and putting it back. This machine cannot be used without a floor scrubber nearby because it constantly scuffs up the floor. It's heavy, the cord is always in the way. This machine doesn't do stairs well! Save your money! Stay away from this machine. Oh, the plastic release...

We purchased this model Nov. 2009 for $220 including tax and 4 months later I regret buying it. Initially I loved the light sensors (green-yellow-red) that indicate whether the carpet is clean or not. The first time I used it I'd have to sit the vacuum in one spot until it indicated a "green" light and then move inches to a new spot and repeat. It was slow going but well worth it to know that the carpets were clean. This was our first bagless vac and I loved being able to see the dirt and pet hair accumulate inside the canister. I will continue to buy canisters from now on for that reason!

But...

I purchased this vacuum after reading several glowing reviews.  The vacuum was used only about monthly, and the filters replaced regularly.  At first I loved it, but after two years it died.  It suddenly started making a loud noise and had no suction, so I took it back to Sears for repair.  They called me back and told me it would cost $200 in parts and labor to repair it.  I told them not to bother since I could buy a new vacuum for that price.  

After this experience I'm unlikely to buy another Kenmore vacuum.

My husband and I purchased this about 2 years ago. We were shocked at all of the stuff our other vaccum was leaving behind! My husband is what I would call a manly man, and he would fight me to vacuum! It is very easy to use, you wouldn't believe the length  hose on it! I was worried because it is so long that it would loose its shape and it has not. The cord is also longer compared to my old wind-tunnel. I LOVE that it has a regular speed for the carpet, then there is the gentle floor speed which I use on the tile floor and ladies, there is a no brush speed! You can use it on the wooden floor!...

Many vacuums over the years -- Hoover, Eureka, Panasonic --- this one is the best.  After one year of use, it has been reliable and super-effective in picking up dirt and dog-hair.  Thinking about purchasing a 2nd-vacuum of the same model so that we can have one on each floor.  The filter can last a long time --- I bang it over a trash can outdoors once a week, releasing an incredible amount of dirt & dust.  (With this bagless cleaner, you'll really need the ability to dump the canister & clean the filter in an outdoor area --- bagged cleaners won't work for us because of way to much dog hair)....

The great:

Powerful with good suction.

Long hose.

Long cord.

I Like the dirt sensor and its light to inform when clean.

Can see when dirt cup is full and it is easy to empty.

The round, tower filter can be washed.

The not so great:

Heavy.

The little nubs that kept the acessories attached to each other broke off right away, and ever since I've struggled to keep them on every time I vacuum.

Does not get that close to walls.

Not enough spots on board for all accessories, and those that do fit fall off while vacuuming.

Long cord is often in the way and for the price, I think the cord should be...

I really love this vacuum cleaner for everything except dusting.  I think it's ridiculous that a quality machine like this does not have a dust brush attachment available.  It comes with an upholstery brush, but the bristles are too short and stiff.  No way to do my bookshelves, media center, etc.  Also, Kenmore vacs have an odd-sized wand diameter, so you can't use any of your old attachments with it.  BTW, I found and ordered a Kenmore dustbrush with the help of a Sears sales rep, but turns out it only works for canister vacs, so it's useless for me.

We LOVE LOVE LOVE this vacuum cleaner!  We have two very furry dogs who shed constantly.  This vacuum picks up fur perfectly.  We have owned this vacuum for about a year and a half, use it several times a week, and have had absolutely no problems with it.  Our previous vacuum constantly needed its belt replaced.  Not so with this Kenmore.  The only gripe I would have is that it leaves about a 2 inch gap along the sides.  However, its performance heavily outweighs this one disadvantage.  I would highly recommend this vacuum cleaner to anyone!

I bought this vacuum mainly due to the excellent review by **************** and the nice features it has, particularly the belt-less drive.  When we bought the vacuum it worked great.  Our family has 2 kids, a dog and 2 cats so we use the vacuum quite frequently but care for it well.  When it was a year old, the vacuum got EXTREMELY LOUD (comparable to a circular saw).  I had to service the vacuum myself because Kenmore customer service is terrible and Sears appliance repair wanted a minimum of $80 to just look at it plus having to keep the vacuum for several weeks.  When I had the vacuum...

We bought this vaccuum with high hopes- it got a great rating on ****************. Since then we have had many problems with it. The canister broke and cost almost $200 to replace fully from Sears Parts Direct. It constantly clogs with items like dog hair. When it does work, it works well, but it's a constant battle.

Todayt he motor went out for the carpet brush. I took apart the vaccum to see what the problem was and found a large strip of matted dog hair inside the vaccum. Gross. It costs $60 for the part plus shipping, so we have decided to just buy a new vacuum. We are concerned that if we...