Frankly on a series of really good reviews, got a Sears Stick Vac (Kenmore Elite) Owned both Shark and Dyson (never again)
They've been well reviewed for quite a few years (the Sears). We've got 3 years continuous use, battery going strong, rugs , hard wood floors--no complaints whatsoever. Would do it again today!
Cordless vacs tend to be lower powered. They are convenient though. I have a Kenmore cordless stick vac that I like. It has a detachable hand vac as well. I've had it for more than a year now with no issues. It's good for daily maintenance (I have several cats), hard floors and area rugs, cleaning the car etc, but still, when I want to *really* vacuum carpet, I pull out the big corded guy (which is a Bissell with a retractable cord, also a great purchase so far).
Cordless vacs are a real convenience, and a real compromise. Barely there power.
- A Kenmore cordless stick vac was immediately returned, as completely useless.
- A Shark here is barely adequate, with a pipe that broke in less than three months, and required replacement.
- A Dyson Animal ran for a couple of years, but the very expensive batteries failed within several months.
If you’re accustomed to corded uprights, you’ll be shocked at how much worse cordless vacs are.
I use a cordless vac daily, because I really like the convenience and I’m not fussy. but it’s necessary to keep the upright on call.
Definitely not up to heavy duty. Maybe okay if you have hard floors or very short carpet, and your mother-in-law doesn’t judge.
I like my Miele but it had a motor fry out in the first year.
I bring it into the shop for a warranty repair and the guy grills me on not buying it there…WTH, you are the only factory warranty place in town…then he goes on to tell me it’s not a motor because he’s been doing this for decades and it’s almost never the motor…I am like I know it’s the motor and the windings are melted now. It was the motor.
I will say my Kenmore Elite is going on 16 years and runs like a champ and unlike the Miele it has much bigger bags.
I have been using [this](https://www.reddit.com/user/Guccipig-07/comments/1qeqbo8/kenmore_elite_cleaner_vacuum/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) from kenmore for a while now and I think it would be a good fit for you. The "Pet Friendly" tag means it has a motorized brush roll designed to handle hair without tangling, which is great for your future pet plan. The Triple HEPA sealed system is its biggest selling point for your asthma and allergies ,it will trap dust and allergens extremely effectively inside the bag. The telescoping wand and included tools (like the crevice tool and Pet Handi-Mate upholstery tool) cover your need for thorough, above-floor cleaning.
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