Search Sears.com
for Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum with Inteli-Clean System, Slate Blue prices
I purchased this vacuum 2 years ago and have hated it ever since. Within a few months the furniture attachment was broken. This was followed soon by the small piece of plastic that holds the hose and tools attachment together. Now every time I use the tools attachment for my wood floor it disconnects and falls apart. Now after only 2 years it is losing its suction strength. We have examined the entire machine looking for an explanation but have found none.
I don't recommend this vacuum if you have a family. It keeps clogging on me and I have to go over the carpet and pick up things like dirt and very small bits of wood around our fireplace. I have small children and it's not always possible to pick up everything especially items that find their way under beds that I don't see. My old vacuum didn't mind this stuff.
I am a Sears loyalist and love getting my appliances here but I won't get another Kenmore.
This is the heaviest vacuum I have ever used. It works if you go over the same spot 10 times or more. I've owed it less than 6 months and now it is broken. The wand falls out and drags on the floor while vacuuming. Carrying it up stairs is like moving a 10 ton elephant. If you are looking for a good reliable vacuum, keep on looking, this is NOT it.
The front wheels stick out far enough to prevent being able to vacuum along the lower edge of a wall, which means if you want to vacuum properly, you'll be down on your hands and knees using attachments connected to the hose to finish off what the vacuum cleaner doesn't do on its own. Oh, and the attachments? Well, there is no way to actually keep them attached to the hose short of using some duct tape. They are either continually falling off, or even worse, FLYING off in all directions. Totally unacceptable, and a big step backwards from the last vacuum cleaner I purchased.
The Handi-Mate...
read full review »I was excited about this vacuum, because it had received such good ratings everywhere I looked. Apparently, I got a real lemon. The first couple of times I used it, it worked wonderfully, and got the carpets really clean. However, it quickly began making a loud roaring noise, and had no suction through the floor brush. We took it in for service, and they pronounced it fixed. The roaring was gone, but still weak suction. The tools worked fine, but the main floor vacuum didn't pick anything up, and blew dust out the sides all over. We returned it for service 3 more times, and each time...
read full review »I bought my Sears Progressive Vacuum Cleaner over a year ago. I really think the test of time is one of the best gauges for any review. I'll admit, the vacuum is heavy but I also have the assurance of good workmanship. Its not so heavy that I can't use it nor is it cumbersome. Ok, one year and I have had absolutely no problems with any parts. Its still working splendidly. There are enough tools included that it really doesn't bother me to use one to get behind fixtures, close to edges, and I love the telescopic wand for blinds and ceilings. I use the small handi-mate Jr for steps and furniture....
read full review »I bought an older version of this model a few years ago...I had gotten very sick from vacuuming the "love bugs" that swarm twice a year in Florida. I'm from Indiana (and back home for good now) and I used my brother's old Hoover to vacuum some of the bugs that got in the door as you went in or out, and the ones on the porch. The blow-out on the old Hoover was terrible and I was in respiratory distress by that evening. I got a pneumonia-like crud from breathing the toxic fumes from those bugs. My next paycheck went for a new vacuum and I picked this Kenmore Progressive. It has been great...the...
read full review »I don't know how this machine got so highly rated. It doesn't edge from either side of the machine. It's horrible on bare floors. The attachments seem to be just for show.
Five stars. Affordable. But more importantly, a fantastic vacuum.
My husband just received a bone marrow transplant, and it is uber-important to clean the carpet of all mold spores, dust, etc. I researched vacuums for no less than 10 - 15 hours, and I am very happy with my choice. It sucks very hard, and in fact -- we had to change the bag after our first use! We are renting an apartment near my husband's treatment center, and it has old, dirty carpet. You should have seen how great a job this vacuum did on the old, deep pile/shag carpet! His life depends on cleanliness right now,...
read full review »
Search Sears.com
for Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum with Inteli-Clean System, Slate Blue prices