Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand
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Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand
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Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand Description
- BAGGED CANISTER VACUUM: Designed to clean all areas and surfaces of your entire home, den, kitchen, car or garage quickly and efficiently.Wattage : 120 watts.Attachment Type(s) : Friction Fit, Number of Amps : 12..Wand Type : Telescopic & Extendable. Cleaning Width (in.) : 14
- ALUMINUM TELESCOPING WAND: Adjustable lightweight wand lengthens to an extended reach of 9′ to access difficult areas. Detachable handle is perfect for cleaning furniture, car interior, and tight spaces
- TRIPLE HEPA FILTER SYSTEM: Enhanced HEPA filter system traps 99. 97% of debris, trapping dander and dust inside the vacuum, reducing the number of allergy-induced pollutants in the room
- LIGHTWEIGHT AND MANEUVERABLE: At less than 20 pounds, this lightweight design, with swivel head, is easy to maneuver
- 3 ATTACHMENTS: Dusting brush, crevice tool and second bare floor tool
- STORAGE: 26′ cord is retractable and all accessories and attachments store neatly on the vacuum making it easy to store. A powerful motor offers serious cleaning capability
- POWERFUL CLEANING: 2-motor system excels in suction strength. 4 height adjustments provide optimal airflow and cleaning efficiency for any surface
Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand Specification
Specification: Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand
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Kenmore Bagged Canister Vacuum with Telescoping Wand Reviews (8)
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mary –
I ordered this vacume cleaner because I always had good experience witj Kenmore vacuume cleaners. However I had to return this one as it is very heavy and carrying it up and down the stairs in my 2 story house was not easy. I purchased a Miele instead and I shoyld say very powerful and half a weight of Kenmore.
Michelle Stone –
I own the same model of this vacuum from 25 years ago. I loved that vacuum more than I can say. Tried to get it repaired, but they no longer sell the parts, which is unfortunate. The newer one, though, has all the features I loved plus one that I really need, but didn’t know I needed. I also own a Miele canister vacuum so I’ll share some notable differences.
PROS
1. This vacuum has a light (and it the light is operational even when you disconnect the powered floor nozzle and use only the part made for hardwood floors). Mieles with similar price points do not have any light, and the light is really useful for illuminating where the dirt is under couches and under furniture, esp if you have pet hair.
2. The suction is incredibly strong and adjustable. Could probably suck up a small cat from about 30 feet away. j/k but it’s intense. Miele’s has great suction too.
3. The on/off switch is located on the handle, so you don’t have to bend down. Miele has the power switch on the canister itself. Ostensibly you can use your foot to turn the switch on/off on the Miele, but I’ve had to bend down often to get it to turn on, and often the canister is far away, so if you want to turn the suction up or down or turn off the machine momentarily, say to pick something up, the location of the switch makes a big difference.
4. The floor cleaning nozzle is two-in-one (one powered for carpets and one unpowered made for hardwood that just glides effortlessly and picks up everything on the first try). When I have used the (un)powered Miele floor brush attachment, it often makes smaller bits (like cat litter) shoot all over the place. Miele has a similar tool, but you have to bend down to change the nozzle head and it still doesn’t pick up small bits on hardwood as well. With the Kenmore, you just use your foot to pull out the floor brush from the motorized nozzle. Easy and quick and no fussing with finding a different attachment and bending down to affix it.
5. All of the attachments (including the powered pet mate attachment) are stored inside the canister with a lid. Miele’s storage is flimsy and not contained, so I found that the attachments would routinely fell off their caddy.
6. Power cord is retractable (same as Miele, but the button on the Kenmore is larger and easier to use).
7. Both the suction tube connecting the floor wand to the canister AND the power cord are significantly longer than the Miele’s. I have a very small apartment, and this still annoyed me. If you want to be able to clean without having to plug and unplug the vacuum regularly, the extra length is lovely.
8. The floor nozzle on the Kenmore can almost go flush with the ground and the attachment still stays level so it can vacuum under furniture effectively even if it’s quite a distance back. The Miele’s floor attachment pops up (becomes unlevel with the floor) when you try to make the handle level with the floor. I do have to say, my 25 yo Kenmore could go completely flush with the ground, perhaps even lower and still remain level. So I’m bummed that the new one can’t go completely flush, but it’s still able to vacuum more flush than the Miele.
9. Kenmore is cheaper than most Mieles.
Having enjoyed most of the above features on my 25 year old Kenmore, I was disappointed by the Miele.
CONS
1. The canister and wand on the Kenmore are heavier than the Miele. The weight of the canister is annoying if you need to carry it up and down stairs. And although I don’t have any stairs, I imagine the Miele would be easier for stairs.
2. The wheels don’t work perfectly on the Kenmore (they were fabulous on my older model). So while canister vacuums are always a little clumsy, I find maneuvering with the Miele easier.
That’s about it. I like having both vacuums, but if I had to choose one, it would no contest: I would go with the Kenmore. If money weren’t an object, perhaps the top-of-the-line Mieles would match the features on this Kenmore, but for twice the price or more.
DIY Guy –
After messing around with Hoovers and Dysons we came back to Kenmore. Very happy. The unit is well made (although its largely plastic), suction is incredible (!!), the Dirt Sense is very interesting, the Crossover is kind of cool. Overall we are very happy. Met my expectations and then some. We almost bought the Elite for about $150 more but the Crossover has all the same key features. Highly recommended! No regrets.
Florida Dreamer –
My Eureka Oxygen Vacuum of 24 years finally died. It was an excellent vacuum. I spent a lot of time researching vacuums to replace it. This Kenmore 81414, at first use, appears to be an excellent twin.
Pluses:
The canister follows me easily. With the hose attached at the top, it does not want to roll over when its pulled (I don’t have stairs so don’t know how it handles stairs)
Hose is very sturdy. No crimping or collapsing.
Attachments come on & off easily. ++ for me is my Eureka attachments fit like they were made for the Kenmore.
Cord is longer than my old vacuum.
The tube adjusts up and down with a push of the button, easy for hands that are now painful.
The canister weighs 11 pounds, lighter than my Eureka at 15 pounds. (one review called it super heavy at the online listing of 22 pounds. This weight must have been the canister, hose & carpet power brush! I actually weighed both canisters)
Power carpet brush has an edge cleaner on Both Sides of the head. (It was hard to find a vacuum with a power carpet brush. Most use suction only)
Noise level is about the same as the Eureka. The Eureka’s description was listed as “quiet”. Tho I suspect the newer vacuums may be quieter with new technology.
Price point – at $239 (4-18-2024) it is not an arm & a leg like so many of the other brands.
Negatives:
Dusting brush is kind of wimpy. Not an issue for me as the Eureka duster fits well.
Hose is a tad short. But the tube can be lengthened to compensate. Taller folks will like the extra length.
This Kenmore has all the features I liked about my Eureka. You can even wash the motor filter, saving $$. Time will tell if it has the same staying power as the Eureka. Bravo for now!!!
Oh, in re-reading my review I realized I didn’t say anything about how the vacuum cleaned. It does a great job. Good suction. Very easy to change because the control is on the handle. Slides to switch on, carpet, bare floor and off.
Marcus –
J’ai beaucoup hesite avant d’acheter cette balayeuse a cause du prix. Mais je ne regrette pas du tout mon achat au contraire! Cette balayeuse a une suction extraordinaire. Elle me fait beaucoup penser a l’electrolux de ma mere, avec les meme accessoires et certains autres en mieux, comme la brosse pour le ventillateur. L’attachement pour les poils d’animaux a sauve la couverture sur laquelle mon chat aime dormir et qui etait pleine de poils. Le pouvoir d’aspiration de cet attachement est vraiment intense. Jadore l’option de pouvoir passer du tapis au plancher simplement en poussant une pedale avec le pied. Et il se remet facilement dans le moteur pour tapis. En fait, tous les accessoires, rallonges, etc, sont faciles a ajouter et a enlever pour avoir la configuration que vous desirez selon l’endroit que vous balayez. Le morceau en long pour les coins difficiles est accroche sur le manche et apres l’avoir enleve pour l’utiliser, j’ai du faire quelques exercices mentaux pour finalement comprendre qu’on le reattache en le tournant sur le cote. Je ne suis pas la plus forte des personnes, j’ai 60 ans. Il y a des moments ou j’ai du prendre une pause, les bras en l’air pour le ventilateur ou pour lutter contre la suction du petit moteur pour tapis et poils d’animaux. Ce n’est pas le plus leger des aspirateurs. Tous les accessoires sont dans le couvercle, mais en meme temps j’adore avoir tout a portee de la main. Il suit facilement, comme tous les aspirateurs traineaux, vous devez surveiller qu’il n’accroche rien sur son passage. Le couvercle ou l’on range les accessoires me semble fragile, je me promet de le manipuler gentiment, mais c’est la seule piece qui me fait peur. Le fil est facile a faire enrouler dans l’appareil grace a un bouton sur le dessus. L’aspirateur se range facilement, vous pouvez inserer le tuyau sur un bouton integre a votre aspirateur, il y a des explications plus claires sur le pamphlet ou regardez la video :). En gros, je suis tres impressionnee par cet aspirateur. J’espere qu’il me durera longtemps. Bemol, les sacs sont chers mais il me semble que vous pouvez au moins faire un mois avec chacun si vous en faites un usage normal. Il faut aussi changer le filtre HEPA de temps en temps. Je suis allergique a la poussiere et j’ai vraiment senti une difference dans l’air. Pour ce que ca vaut sur ce commentaire a la compagnie, la livraison avec Amazon c’est passee sans incident et a temps. Preparez vous a monter une grosse boite si vous ete seul(e) et pas jeune jeune lol… En resume, si vous n’etes pas une personne tres frele, je recommende absolument cet aspirateur, il est fantastique!
bDoug –
This is a review of the Kenmore 81214 200 Series bagged canister vacuum cleaner. The full model number is 125.81214610. I bought this to replace a Kenmore vacuum that was more than ten years old. That one ran fine and continued to do a good job of cleaning carpet. It failed because the wand connections stopped working. Nevertheless, it earned my customer loyalty because I stuck with the Kenmore brand.
This new Kenmore 200 Series has excellent suction and a very effective beater brush that turns on and off at the handle. To turn on the vacuum, you must use a foot switch on the canister section (or bend over and push it by hand). In vacuuming the same floors I have always cleaned, I noticed that the cord is about three feet shorter than before. The way the hose attaches to the canister is also different. The connector sticks straight up from the canister instead of arching over parallel with the floor. It still allows the canister to be pulled around effectively. There are the same large plastic wheels and the same rubber bumper as before, and the noise level is the same. So I hardly noticed the difference between the old one and the new one except that the new model cleans better and quicker.
There is no attachment for cleaning carpeted stair steps with this model. From my point of view, that was a plus because it apparently simplifies the wand connections and keeps the cost reasonable, and I don’t have any carpeted stairs anyway. Also the head does not swivel left and right, but I hardly miss that feature. The bracket that allows the basic attachments to ride on the wand is a bother. I just keep those pieces in the closet and get them out when I need them.
This model has HEPA filtration and uses the Kenmore C bags which are easy to find in stores. This keeps all the dust and dirt contained and easy to dispose of. Overall this is a fine cleaner at a good price point.
Marcus –
let me start by saying the suction seems very good but they weren’t kidding, it is small and lightweight. I hope the machine is stronger than I am foreseeing. time will tell.
bDoug –
You cannot beat Kenmore canister vacuums for longevity. My 30-year-old Kenmore vacuum is still going strong. I bought this vacuum so that I do not have to carry vacuums between floors at my home; now there is one on each level. I like ALMOST everything about this new vacuum. My key points:
PROS: Excellent suction; simple design with less electronic gadgets to break; excellent quality hose; can use either HEPA dust bags or regular dust bags (much less expensive); very light and maneuverable.
CONS: Short hose length (6ft long; old Kenmore hose is 8ft long); all attachments are cheaply made (shame on you Kenmore!); comes with a regular dust bag installed and NOT a HEPA dust bag as you would expect based on the advertising (not a deal breaker for me).
SUMMARY: Despite a couple shortcomings, I highly recommend this vacuum; great value for the money!