Kenmore Vacuums Reviews

This vacuum is the best vacuum ever, will suck and suck until there is nothing else to suck...The name of this vacuum should be the Best Sucker Ever, because if you don't turned the vacuum off will even suck you with the dust like it never even happen....

The suction ability is appreciated. Not so much that there is damage but enough strength to pick up hard to pull up dirt. The item is easy to move around, the handle is at the right height, the weight is perfect, not so heavy that I have to lug around but even though it is light, it does the work.

I've owned Kenmore vacuums for 40 years now. I'm ready for something better. It was quite an ordeal getting that one replaced, dealing with people that you can't understand and they can't understand you. Kept getting switched to different departments. Took several hours to get help. The one I bought on 8.16.19, the wand with electrical cord encased went out. Sears replaced the whole unit on 12.26.19. But now that one has done the same thing 9 months later. UGH!!!! I'm getting the runaround on getting them to replace the replacement vacuum or just at least the wand attachment. HELP!!!!

The Kenmore bagged upright vac is really a nice one and reasonably priced. It has every feature you would expect in a vac. Easy to use, perfect size, HEPA filter, long cord, tools on board, lights, dirt sensor, no belts, has great suction. I don't think they missed anything! Oh yes and it has a bag! No need to empty and clean a bagless cup. Great if you have allergies. I am very happy that I chose this vac over all the others.

My vacuum cleaner was bought in 1998 so it is quite old, but it works wonderfully. Never had any issues with it. That said it was very expensive at the time, but it is very heavy and quite a clunker. Nowadays I would buy a much smaller model and use that.

I have a Kenmore Canister Vacuum, they come in great colors (not Important), great suction, SUPER User Friendly, Great for carpet AND Hard floors (attachments included in the top of the canister lid). You can kick off the powerhead to get into tight spaces with just the touch of a button using your foot not having to bend over every time, then snap back on and keep going. I have a cleaning business and won't use anything else. They have lighter weight and heavier models. Depends on your preference. But usually the heavier ones are the more expensive models. And truthfully I like the use and ease of the cheaper ones, they run anywhere from 139.99-199.99. Just be aware there's the cheapest one that looks similar but the powerhead doesn't kick off, it's strictly for rugs and not as easy to get into tight spaces without a lot of unconnecting.

It works better than my old Rainbow. It's extremely good at picking up dog hair and the extension wand fits easily under furniture. Having the wand and hose connected to the base is quite handy. It may be too heavy for some, but I like a heavy vacuum. It reminds me of my Grandma's old Kirby.

This canister vacuum is reliable and efficient. I’ve bought this brand before and found it a good one. I would buy it again. Now that Sears is having trouble, I hope they continue to make good vacuum cleaners.

I hate my mothers Kenmore canister. It's not my idea of vacuuming with long hoses and long extension cord dragging a heavy canister around extremely noisy and does a poor job vacuuming. It's heavy and cumbersome and hard to use. Don't understand this but my sisters love this vacuum.

Cleans good. Only problem is bag full light doesn't come on as soon as it should & some suction is lost before light comes on. There is also a filter inside that needs to be cleaned or possibly replaced after 5-10 bag changes.

I really like this vacuum, overall. It's a Sears Progressive Upright. The negative: it's heavy to carry upstairs or down. The positive: it does a good job, is attractive, is self propelled and is easy to use & maintain. I have had no problems at all with this vacuum. The price is reasonable compared to other brands, & I did buy it during a sale, so the price was a little less than usual. This runs $200 or less. I will not spend $600 on a vacuum... For size, I consider it average for an upright. It may be a little larger, but I also consider it pretty hearty. Overall, I'm happy with it. Oh, one oddity: the replacement bags are less expensive on Amazon than they are at the Sears stores. I wanted to negotiate and gave up after finding no help.

The Kenmore is light, maneuvers easily and works nicely on hardwood floors and laminate. It is not strong enough for carpets. Also, changing the pickup bag is awkward and problematic. Additionally, the filter is in a place that is not easily accessible.

While the price of this vacuum was good compared to others I have been so disappointed by its performance. I would hate to think how badly it would handle a home with kids or a dog and cat with more pet hair and much “traffic and daily dirt”. I am already starting my search for a new better vacuum.

Consumer Reports recommended vacuum destroyed our new carpet. The brushes on the roller are STIFF and spin at a VERY high RPM. The carpet fibers got shredded after weeks of daily vacuuming. Buy vacuum with soft brushes.

This is a lightweight canister vacuum, the third I've had from Kenmore. The previous one was purchased in 2009 and is still running strong, reserve it for utility and pet room cleanup. These canisters all have good heavy suction and are easy to clean, even the filter to the motor which can be slipped out and vacuumed off. Easy maneuverability, adequate parts for varied jobs. The only negative is the color which seems to change seasonally. The first one I got is lime green while the current one is almost a neon orange. You certainly can't say that you can't find them in a cluttered place because the color screams out to you but since they aren't furniture, it doesn't matter. A good, long lasting unit which periodically goes on sale or you can use incentive rewards to reduce the price.

I am extremely happy with the power that this vac. cleaner has. Also like the handle that extends so that you are not leaning over too much. A couple of design flaws...storage of floor attachment on back of vacuum sometimes does not hold and absolutely hate the storage of attachments on the handle of the vacuum... This falls off when trying to go under furniture.

The vacuum performs better than others I've owned however it is very heavy. A feature I really like on the machine is a light which indicates it is picking up debris although the human eye may not see any substance.

I would give it zero stars. Poor suction, clogs easily, hard to unclog, beater brush belt wears out quickly, beater brush wears out quickly, cord retractor weak. Unit is heavy. Filters must be cleaned frequently. Just overall poor design and quality. Buy anything else.

I have 2 Kenmore, one so old the serial # isn't recognized but suction will still take your socks off. Both have motorized carpet attachments, retract cords and full storage. The newer one is so lighter and more maneuverable. I would not change.

I always had Sears canister vacuums, but this is the last time. Poor suction -- so poor I am resorting to using an old fashioned hand brush. The HEPA kept falling out so have had to tape it on. The lid flips open when you carry it and sometimes just when you are vacuuming, so the safety cuts off the power. And it is heavy.

Don't waste your money on this piece of junk. It is not worth $50. Motor power varies. Positioning of Hose on tank is not good, the vacuum falls over like a turtle on its back. Carpet height control gets stuck. Hepa filter falls out because cover falls off. The rubber siding on the tank gets stuck on furniture, etc. I have had Sears vacuums since the 1950s and this is my last one ever. P.S. Have women design your products.

I've had other vacuums but always come back to the Sears Kenmore. I have the canister model. They have improved this vacuum over the years. Self-winding cord, easy to change attached, easy to store. The only drawback is having to purchase bags.

This vacuum was in Consumer Reports for having the most air suction for a canister model in 2003. I was amazed that this little vacuum had so much air power & was so easy to use for stairs as well as sofas & did a very deep & thorough cleaning. I have owned & used this vacuum for 15 yrs now & the only thing I've had to do for it is purchase the filters & it still has the same amazing air power!

Very powerful brush action on rugs. The tray for holding attachments is quite handy and easy to access. Putting in new bags is straightforward. But has problems with the cables, they tend to come apart and cause actions to cease while cleaning. The electrical switch on mine is older and fails to shut off correctly. You often have to stop it by unplugging.

Sucks up the dirt/dust from the carpets, had this over 15 yrs, keep the filters clean, and change the bags when they're full. Tools still manage to look new and carpet tools used every week.

Vacuum I'm using is a Sears Kenmore made by Panasonic. In my opinion it is the best. Dirt and dust should go into a bag because it's contained. On bagless units when you empty the dust goes all over.

I am a housekeeper and I have tried almost all the canister vacs. Kenmore works better and holds up a lot longer. They have a lot of different vacs. Best value.

I was using my customer's canister vacuum, the Kenmore Powermate and had it standing on its end to reach high places and the canister fell and broke the hose piece that's hard plastic. This is the second time this hose piece broke off. Someone could get hurt by the jagged edges. The product works great except for that problem.

I am a long time Sears customer and have purchased Kenmore Canister Vacuums there for as long as I can remember. In May of this year I bought a Kenmore Elite Canister because it had some features that appealed to me. The first thing I noticed was that pushing the Power Mate Head was extremely hard. I am a strong person but it took two hands and all of my strength to push it across my carpet (which is not thick). I've adjusted the brush height and the suction but that didn't help.

I purchased my vacuum about 10 years ago. And like some other reviewers on here, I researched vacuums with Consumer Reports to see what brands were highly rated. I decided on a Kenmore Progressive Upright as they were rated higher than a lot of others. So I went to Sears, went through a demonstration by a salesman, and purchased my Kenmore Progressive vacuum. Since then I have been pretty satisfied. I have had to replace the belt once, which isn't bad for 10 years use.

This thing is a beast! Absolutely worth it unless you have physical issues like you are weak, older or have a really bad back. It is hard to push but that's because it's sucking the floor SO hard! Gets deep down dirt. A little heavy and loud (aren't they all?) but it's really powerful so what do you want! I have to agree the hose is too short and stiff. The attachments click on solidly. Love the placement of the power button. It's the same button you use to switch from bare floors and carpet so no bending over. At first I couldn't use it on small area rugs because it sucked them right up but then I realized it's ok when you adjust the pile to "high". If the wheels leave black marks on bare floors you can rub them out. No big deal. It's a workout to use, but again - it's because it's sucking so hard!! Love it, worth every penny.

Kenmore Intuition canister vacuum Model 116.28015700. This unit starts and stops as soon as it is plugged in. When I turn it on at the handle switch it will run normally until I turn it off. Then it sits there and cycles on and off for as long as it is plugged in. Naturally this started AFTER the warranty had expired. I called Sears parts and the non-English speaking woman I spoke to insists that I bring it to a service center, or at least I think that's what she was saying. I called the service center and they are one hour away and will charge $120 just to look at it. Since I paid $520 for the thing I am not willing to pay another $120, plus parts, just to keep it. This will definitely be my LAST Sears vacuum cleaner.

I bought a Kenmore canister vacuum cleaner that is bagless. I needed to replace the filter and when I went online I could not find it so I called the 800 parts number and they said that, that model number did not exist. Funny how you can still buy the same vacuum cleaner online. Don't buy this product because if you want to buy any replacement parts for it, you will be wasting your money.

The last two vacuums we have purchased were very satisfactory. Top of the line models. My worry is that both when in use, the power cord gets very warm. I don't have another cord in the house except the Iron that gets that warm. Not in one spot but full length. Is it because of small gauge wire for the job? With a 30 ft cord stuff can happen.

Bought this upright vacuum cleaner at Kmart back in April 2015. After about 4 months, the power-switch stopped catching; the vacuum would run as long as the switch was held in the On position, but once you let off, the switch popped back into the Off position. It took me a while to get it back to Kmart; they said the return period was only something like 14 days, but they swapped me anyway with an identical unit. (Good for Kmart!) Less than two weeks later, the new unit works for a while, but if you turn it off, it won't come back on until it has a 15-20 minute resting period, like it has an over-heating problem and needs a cool-down. I grew up in the decades when Kenmore was a name to be trusted; I no longer trust Kenmores.

I bought a Kenmore vacuum cleaner from K-Mart last year. There was a short in the on/off switch so I returned it and got another one. The 2nd vacuum cleaner shot sparks and burned out when I was using it this past weekend. Here's the model# and picture of the cord damage and burned area. This vacuum is unsafe to use and I had to throw it away. Kenmore products do not last very long, at least in my recent experience.

My husband read all the glowing reviews about Kenmore canister vacuums in Consumer Reports. We bought one to the tune of $600. I have never bought a vacuum for half that much but it was supposed to be wonderful. It has been a hot mess from day one. Using it is like wrestling with a bear. It wears you out. It's hard to pull. It doesn't track behind as you go. I've had it flip over many times. I have a thicker carpet. It does a great job if you are willing to spend a half hour on each room. The power head has been replaced four times now because the connection is engineered poorly. That is what I am told but it still costs over $160. every time it's replaced.

Bought an upright Kenmore vac about 18 months ago from Kmart. It does a good job picking stuff up when it works! Once again, it stopped halfway thru a room and won't turn back on. This happens way too often and sometimes won't restart for days or even a week. We have always had good luck with Kenmore products over the years but this is a piece of junk! Doesn't matter how good it picks stuff up if it stops working. I should have returned it immediately when I saw there was no warranty with it. No more Kenmore products for me!

Kenmore Intuition Canister Vacuum - This vacuum sucks! Plain and simple. The bag is only half full and I have to change it. It spits out more dog hair than it sucks up. I will NEVER buy another Kenmore product!

We purchased a Sears Kenmore canister vacuum cleaner in July, 2011 at a cost of $667.78. This sweeper was highly rated by Consumer Reports and we had excellent luck with a prior Sears canister vacuum cleaner that lasted many years. In February, 2015 the vacuum stopped working all of a sudden and without warning. It had not been abused in any way and was well cared for. We took it to the Sears store where we purchased it. We were told by them to take it to UPS to have it shipped to Sears repair center. After several months, we had not received the repaired vacuum. After many inquiring calls to Sears, we were told that it was in the store and available for pick-up. My husband brought it home and, to our amazement, it still wouldn't turn on. We contacted Sears and were told we had to bring it back to the store. We had paid for the repair once and were told we wouldn't have to pay a second time since the sweeper still didn't work.

I purchased a canister vacuum cleaner. I ordered bags as I ran out of them. I waited 3 months, called customer service in India was transferring back and forth and finally canceled the order. They are selling products and don't have parts in stock. Very misleading!!!

Purchased a central vac from Sears and installed it myself several months later. Didn't work properly out of the box. No big deal...stuff happens. Phoned their 24-hour service number listed in the manual....no such thing as a 24-hour service number. Waited the next day and phoned service number during regular business hours and reached a call center in Pakistan, I think. The first service rep I reached took every possible piece of personal info from me as well as info regarding central vac, then tried to sell me stuff. I politely declined sales pitch. He told me no problem...I could have a new central vac or have the existing one repaired. I opted for new unit. Why not?

I bought replacement belts for Progressive vacuum... and the belt continually breaks after using the belt only one half hour... What the heck is going on? Store employee looked up belt online to make sure it was the recommended belt... and it was... Now when I got home the belt broke immediately.. Look at the date on the receipt number... it is today! I see other customers complaining about the same issue... Why have this going on with the product? How simple is a belt problem to fix??

We purchased a new high end canister vacuum, but it constantly tripped the circuit breakers; we returned that one, and bought one some 'steps down' (another canister). Although it does not trip the breakers as much, today was the last straw. I really wonder what can happen after we have to vacuum the hair from the new dog. I am going to return this one again, and hope I receive credit, at the very least. I did obtain the purchase protection, so I am hopeful.... I used to have an earlier model which was wonderful, but gave it to a relative who needed one desperately. I am very distressed about this product. We live in a new home, so everything is certainly "up to code" and represents the latest in safety electrical wiring. Of major concern, of course, is safety!!!!!!

Kenmore Central Vacuum System Model # 108-34011 The issue began August 19, 2014. The purchase was made at local "Sears" October 25, 2013. Service was requested immediately! I kept detailed account and have almost a book of what we have gone through. The regional contractor came to the house for 9 minutes. Finally a second service order was issued; we await satisfaction from that November 3, 2014. So, what happened in August....the arm of the power nozzle fell apart, the contractor stated that Sears sent the wrong part. I the customer finally got a reordering of the part but the system does not work thus the Contractor to come November 3, 2014. Hours of waiting time on the phone, no vacuum use, tossing back & forth between Contractor and Sears Call Service from India, Philippines, etc.

Our electrical contractor installed a Kenmore Elite Central Vacuum in 2008 in our new home we built and we have had the motor replaced twice, and now we have to have a technician come in and replace it for the 3rd time in a period of 6 years! I recently called the 1800-469-4663 service number and explained the problem we have (which is identical to the last 2 we had) and I was advised the motor is no longer under warranty. I explained that my manual clearly states it is under a 10 year warranty. After arguing with the person for quite some time, and asking to speak with his supervisor, he finally stated that he would call someone to come and look at it and replace the motor, but I had to prove to the technician by showing him our manual that the motor was still under warranty.

This vacuum seems to have a design flaw. The suction takes the dirt, etc. to the machine and it enters and there is a constricted area inside. It clogs up with hair, small pieces of paper and causes a jam resulting in great reduction of suction and the machine shuts off. It is messy to remove the stuff in the narrowed space. I purchased it at Kmart. I can find my credit card charge but not the store receipt. This machine is a total waste of $$, unless you never have hair, and other not dirt stuff that needs to be vacuumed. I was told by Kenmore 1-888-KENMORE that since I purchased at K-Mart and there is no Sears in my town that I have to box it up and take it to Kmart. Kmart said to bring it in but they would not commit to a refund. Kmart did not offer to look up the credit card to see what was purchased. I do not want another of the same because the engineering would have the same flaw that is the cause of the very useless performance of the vacuum.

Kenmore Elite Central Vacuum Cleaner - Well, I just went through the registration hassle to let everybody know what piece of junk those cleaners are. The first one broke within the first month and was repaired. It broke again after a couple of months and I returned/exchanged it for a newer model. The story started again, it broke two times during the warranty time (repaired) and now the switch on handle hose is gone. The warranty for the hose is gone. I have to pay a technician to repair it. NO, I will not do that, I will throw this junk away learn the lesson and buy something else.

We looked at all different types of vacuum cleaners and Kenmore vacuum cleaners were rated one of the best for the price. Totally disappointed! The floor part will not stay hooked to the vacuum and you are always fixing it to continue vacuuming. It lost quite a bit of its suction and the motor acts like it's going to blow. Now, I reminder you, this is only a year old. Now I wonder if the makers of Kenmore vacuum cleaners will come good on this or do I just suck it up? Let me remind you again, this Kenmore vacuum cleaner is only one year old.

I am aware that I did not buy one of the most expensive vacuums. But because it was a Kenmore product, I at least expected to be satisfied. I have never used a vacuum that disappointed me as much.

Our Sears Kenmore vacuum cleaner was two months out of warranty. After it stopped producing suction, we cleaned it thoroughly per the manual, with no result. We took it into the store where it was purchased, and the salesperson helped me disassemble it, and we could see no blockage. Off it went to the repair shop in K.C. for $79.99. They told me they "performed preventive maintenance", and "removed a clog", and "repaired and cleaned the agitator". When we got it back, the agitator still had hair stuck in it, so I know they didn't do anything with that. I called the 888 complaint number, and they couldn't say what "preventive maintenance was". I asked to be told where the supposed clog had been, and I was told I would have to send the unit back in, and pay another $79.99 to find that out! I'll never trade at the Sears store again.

Sears Canada was supposed to repair my vacuum three times for the same problem. Two times under warranty, the problem was never fixed. The third time I sent it in, it was off warranty but they suddenly found the problem and wanted $180 to fix it. When I refused, they said they will not release my vacuum (unfixed) unless I pay them another $50. This is blackmail and ransom. Should I sue them in court and for what damages? Besides the mental stress, I am out of over $600 I paid for this bad Kenmore vacuum.

I had bought a Kenmore Vacuum from Sears on October 2007. From August 2009 until now ( August 2010) the Vacuum broke 5 times. I have purchased a Sears Protection Agreement. I was told if in one year the Vacuum breaks 4 times, they would replace it. I took the vacuum in five times to repair. I called Sears last week after the fourth time repair to find out what was wrong that the Vacuum I picked up and still was not working. At Sears, no one is authorized to do anything except pass the customer on to the next person. And I spoke to at least 12 people in few hours, when I complained to the 10 the person, why, nobody can answer my question, then she transferred me to another person and he offered me $25 gift card for my next purchase at Sears, which I did not take his offer. He was an another brick wall as well.

I purchased the vacuum cleaner from Kmart on Friday January 22, 2009. When I opened the box, it had a strong chemical odor. At first, I thought the smell was from the packaging until I plugged in the vacuum. The smell was stronger. I unplugged it, read through the manual and found this statement. "Warning: The cords, wires and/or cables supplied this product contains chemicals, including lead, lead compounds, known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after using."

When my husband first gave me this vacuum as a present, it seemed great-good suction, long hose and cord. But the Handi-mate Jr. is worthless. The brush stops rotating with the least amount of pressure on the handle. The filter inside the vacuum is dirty with one use and is a pain to clean. It is only my husband and I so I can only imagine what it is like with a family or a dog! If the filter is clean, then the suction is bad and the filter needs cleaned every time. Now the filter is making a noise like it is loose and I haven't used the filter that long! To replace it will cost $20-$25. That is way too expensive for the short amount of use I got from that filter. I would not recommend this vacuum to anyone and I am very displeased. It was not an inexpensive vacuum to buy. We have used Kenmore washer, dryer and dishwasher. I am very unhappy with this product. I guess I can't say that enough!

I purchased a new Intuition canister vacuum cleaner on 1/11/09 with my debit card (model #16628014700). I turned it on a week later to use it and it wouldn't turn on. I thought it might be a socket problem so I moved it around to different outlets-none made it work. I then took it to the Columbia mall store and they told me that I couldn't get a refund without a 15% restocking fee. And WHEN I did get a refund it would be in the form of a store credit minus the restocking fee. They told me to give Sears a chance to fix it so I took it to the Sears repair store on Parklane Road in Columbia, SC. I picked up the vacuum cleaner two weeks later only to bring it all the way home to find out that it still had the same problem. So my husband took it in for the second time the very next day. I am now without a vacuum cleaner-they would not simply "exchange" it because they told me it was now "used" and that I would have to pay the difference between the price I paid for it and what the current cost-a difference of $100 more! I know there is a lemon law for cars but what is it for vacuum cleaners? I do not wish to purchase anything else from Sears-I may never shop there again. What are MY rights?

Purchased a Kenmore Progressive vacuum cleaner, Model 116 about 1 1/2 years ago after checking Consumer Reports ratings. This was supposed to be top of the line but after trying to become accustomed to it, I find that I am still dissatisfied with a some things. The main design problems are: no edge cleaning capabilities without using attachments, leading edge is too bulky to get under the edge of cabinets and it is just plain too heavy and awkward for comfortable use. I have a three level home and dread the thought of needing to carry it up/down the stairs.