Kenmore - 31140 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum

I’d buy an E3 any day over a C3 Marin. I think the E3 premium and C3 Marin are very comparable. But the E3 is less expensive, has speed control on the hose handle, a better tool set, tool-free removable brushroll, parts are far less expensive, and legendary SEBO commercial grade build quality and repairability. The Kenmore Elite upright is mehhh (I owned one). Its brush roll is very complex and totally not serviceable. Its hose is short and has limited use. But it is ridiculously powerful with a surprising amount of airflow and has excellent filtration.

A few reasons: 1) Dyson is bagless. Bagless vacuums don’t have the suction, filtration or lifespan of a bagged vacuum. Plus they require constant cleaning and messing with filters etc. A bagged vacuum performs much better and only requires a bag change every ~3 months or so and filter changes annually. That’s it. 2) Take a look at r/dyson the company as a whole is currently in a nosedive. Customers are literally being extorted, lied to and ripped off. Customer service is non-existent 3) Dyson was never really that great. Maybe back with their first uprights they were decent. But they’ve always made lackluster, brittle machines (take a look around this sub, they don’t get much love) For your budget and flooring: Kenmore 600 series pop and go or Kenmore Elite if you prefer an upright. If you can stretch slightly a Sebo dart is an excellent BIFL-level option.

Primary: Simplicity allergy or Kenmore elite upright Secondary: LG A9 or bissell airram MSRP is above 150 but maybe Black Friday will bring the pricing down. Keep an eye out. Other than that, check the automod for cordless recs.

1) The commonly recommended units in that price range are the BU4050 and Kenmore elite upright (great but bulky) 2) IMO yes it’s absolutely worth the premium. The Sebo is a commercial workhorse that you can use in your home. Plus it has a 10yr warranty if you purchase through a local dealer. I’d also look at the dart - some people here prefer it over the Felix.

I understand if you need a $60 one to get by for now, but in my experience the $60 ones only last about a year or 2 before they go, mine did that and i ended up buying a $200 one this week. So far its working great, whenever you get a vacuum next, consider going just a little bit up in price. If you’re curious i got the Kenmore 31140.

Great! For your house and mostly carpets, I would consider the **Kenmore Elite upright**. It has extremely strong suction and carpet cleaning abilities. You can see great video reviews for this vacuum on YouTube. Another great option is the **Kenmore 600 series canister vacuum** which is great for both carpet as well as hard floors. If you want an upgraded pick, consider the **Sebo Dart** which comes with a 10 year warranty if bought from a local dealer. The slightly upgraded Sebo Felix is Wirecutter’s top rated vacuum. In general on this sub we recommended bagged vacuums for multiple reasons, mainly better filtration and protection of the motor. It acts as a primary filter that captures dirt even if the machine has leaks. It’s also easier to maintain than paying attention to the filters in a bagless machine.

I loved the Dysons of the past, but it seems that they are not what they are today... r/dyson is filled with posts you can read... Costco has a generous return policy if you want to do that. For your price range, I would consider a **Kenmore Elite** upright. You can get HEPA bags (great for allergies) coupled with strong cleaning abilities. Look at YouTube for reviews--if I recall correctly, some compare with Shark or Dyson vacuums. The suction on this machine is *strong*. Another option, as an upgrade pick, is a **Sebo Dart**. This machine comes with a 10 year warranty if bought from a local dealer. It has excellent filtration and cleaning ability. In addition to being highly regarded on this sub, the slightly upgraded model (the Sebo Felix) is Wirecutter's top recommended upright.

I’d look into a Kenmore Elite upright. Shark and Dyson are the two worst brands out there, avoid them.

Avoid Shark can be the one tl;dr from this entire subreddit. They used to be kind of alright (by vac enthusiast standards) but now they're built to break and [near impossible to fix](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uEat894ywQ&t=173s&ab_channel=VacuumsRUs). $449 can get you some great vacuums. For pets, you *don't* want a bagless. They stink up and get unhygienic very fast. The Oreck Elevate Conquer is a great machine, the Kenmore Elite upright is too. If you want a canister, the Kenmore 600 might be a good pick. I'm probably forgetting some machines, but these are the best picks off the top of my head. The good thing about bagged vacuums is you don't have to empty them often, and when you do you're getting rid of all the dust. With bagless vacuums, dust gets on the seals, making them useless and blowing more dust around your home.

Kenmore 200 for a canister, Kenmore Elite for an upright

You may find the Kenmore Floor Care Elite upright to be more attractive depending on your other industrial design sensibilities. If you want something that has more of the design language of Shark or Dyson, Kenmore also has the 600 Series Pop N Go. Personally I prefer Miele and Sebo’s ID. I’ve never seen a Dyson or Shark that doesn’t look absolutely filthy in practice after a few short uses. I say that as a longtime Dyson V10 owner.

I have a Kenmore Floor Care Elite Upright (the big silver one) and it is very capable for pet hair in rugs.

2 vacuums is a great idea, I really like the convenience of a cordless but I don't depend on it to deep clean. I think I'd still look at the Kenmore Intuition and Kenmore Crossover DU3017 since you'll still need to carry the vacuum up and down stairs. The Kenmore Elites like this [Kenmore 31140](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Allergy-Friendly-Upright-Cleaner/dp/B075GFLQ7K/ref=sr_1_19?crid=12XI3N9O2MBNU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sV5rPxipSet8mTSNQOC2CKZjVUwBwndeLjZYV7OlenT1G5TjnIoTY86L60s2xwujOfLQVxtKW8mvL7fqqWDuU0OxsMALT5P9LSR7Kj7TwLI_xF8uZSlk2hydvoNUlP7aLH0iEniaLXSkRuws4rExcD_yK9wMqqXJEOhYbLNspWoK7M-v7eGUv8mxSsaqklzPyUsHXuYaibfZtGAMkuNqM2MBGHL0rYsvqh82yax9rWY.PGjlYfDsV8vbDmRQaRD2Cqz6il-_H_-hJNRKs_D3muM&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1731797606&sprefix=kenmore%2Bvacuu%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-19&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3AUS_IHI_5M_HARDLINES&th=1) $223 is a better vacuum than the Intuition and Crossover but it's much heavier and it might discourage people from lugging it out and actually using it. If you are open to a canister the Kenmore 400 Series is good like this [Kenmore BC3005](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Friendly-Lightweight-Telescoping-Retractable/dp/B08M36B5JZ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=12XI3N9O2MBNU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sV5rPxipSet8mTSNQOC2CKZjVUwBwndeLjZYV7OlenT1G5TjnIoTY86L60s2xwujOfLQVxtKW8mvL7fqqWDuU0OxsMALT5P9LSR7Kj7TwLI_xF8uZSlk2hydvoNUlP7aLH0iEniaLXSkRuws4rExcD_yK9wMqqXJEOhYbLNspWoK7M-v7eGUv8mxSsaqklzPyUsHXuYaibfZtGAMkuNqM2MBGHL0rYsvqh82yax9rWY.PGjlYfDsV8vbDmRQaRD2Cqz6il-_H_-hJNRKs_D3muM&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1731797606&sprefix=kenmore%2Bvacuu%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-6&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3AUS_IHI_5M_HARDLINES&th=1) $264 is a good option too. It's up to you on how you want to balance better performance/durability and weight/ease of use. A vacuum that's used more often cleans more than a vacuum that's never used. It's kinda funny but Kenmore really dominates all the bagged options at this price range.

The Hoover Complete Performance is one of the few uprights with hepa bags under $200. It's very good at cleaning carpets because it has a stiff brushroll and carpet height adjustment. Reasons not to buy this Hoover are it has no brushroll shutoff, so it isn't the best for hard floors and the brushroll stays on even when you are using the hose. Long hair will get wrapped on the Hoover's brushroll as well and it requires 6 screws to get to the brushroll. It's loud. Other options are the Bissell Big Green Commerical PowerForce Bagged/Sanitaire Professional SL4110A, the Kenmore 31140/Elite upright, Prolux 7000 upright. If you keep the Miele for hard floors and tools use you could get a carpet only upright vacuum like the Karcher Ranger $212. The Ranger is lightweight like an Oreck but has no hose or tools. The Karcher Ranger is made by Sebo and has the same easy to remove brushroll that doesn't need any tools to remove. Thoughts?

Since you have mostly carpets it doesn't make sense to keep the Miele C1 Turbo which is for mostly hard floors and minimal rugs. If you want to be able to clean both carpets and hard floors the vacuum needs a powerhead for carpets and brushroll shutoff or a hard floor brush for hard floors. Low price option is the Kenmore 31140/Elite Upright $250. Strong suction, carpet height adjustment, and brushroll shutoff. Downsides are that it's heavy and you need a screwdriver to get to the brushroll to remove hair. Mid price option: Sebo Dart/Sebo Felix $549/$699. These are very durable upright vacuums with carpet height adjustment and brushroll shutoff. The Felix adds swivel steering on the carpet powerhead and a dedicated hard floor brush that also swivels. Downsides are a short hose and they're kinda top heavy. High price options: Sebo K3 $849 and Sebo E3 $1049. These are very durable canister vacuums with carpet powerheads and dedicated hard floor brushes. Canister vacuums have long flexible hoses that you don't have to stretch out like on an upright. Downsides are the higher price and some people don't like how they move. The Sebos are very durable, easy to repair, and their brushroll pops out without any tools for faster cleaning.

Agreeing with u/vacuum_everyday. The parquet brush won't work very well on carpets, the powerhead will work better. Just clean off the hair regularly so it doesn't grow into a monster. The Miele C3 Marin is a very good vacuum for carpets and hard floors, but the Sebo is more durable and the removable brushroll is a huge difference. Miele's brushrolls are not user removable, you can cut the hair off but they don't make it easy for the user to remove the whole brushroll. The Kenmore Elite Upright actually has very good suction and carpet cleaning, but it's heavy and Kenmore's canisters have some bag leak flaws. Choosing a Miele or Sebo you get a quieter vacuum that will last longer. In Sebo's case a vacuum that is very easy to maintain and repair. The upright and commercial vacuums I recommended are good for carpets if you were to keep your Miele canister. If you want just one vacuum for hard floors and carpets I would choose a Sebo because of their high durability and they can clean all flooring types. Agree with u/vacuum_everyday rent a good carpet cleaner like the Bissell Big Green or hire a professional carpet cleaning company. Of if you have the space buy a Bissell Big Green Commerical Carpet Cleaner. Carpets do fade over time so it won't make them shiny but shampooing them will remove dirt and soil that accumulates over time.

You are correct that Sharks break quickly and then they aren't repairable. Some people get lucky and their Sharks last a while but when those break they are still unrepairable. Bissell has a lot of bagless vacuums that aren't any better than Shark except Bisell sells replacement belts and brushrolls. Then Bissell has some bagged and commercial vacuums that are better but many don't have brushroll shutoff until you get to some of the more expensive ones. For carpet and tile you want a spinning brushrol with the ability to turn it off. The Simplicity Allergy Upright S20EZM $250-280 comes to mind, it will be good on carpets but the brushroll doesn't shutoff so it's isn't the best for hard floors. The Kenmore Elite Upright $250-300 is a powerful upright for carpets with brushroll shutoff for hard floors, but it's a heavier vacuum. The Lavex 15" Dual Motor Upright $269 is a ProTeam ProForce XP1500 clone. The Lavex is a commercial upright vacuum with a carpet powerhead and brushroll shutoff for hard floors. The long cord is nice but a 50 ft. cord can get heavy. It's a pigtail connection so you could swap a shorter 30 ft. extension cord on it to lighten the vacuum. I hear they don't last as long as a ProTeam but it's also half the cost. The Prolux 9000 Upright $324 is a little over but also a tempting option. It's a durable upright with brushroll shutoff. Nothing really ground breaking. Ideally I'd want a Sebo Dart $549 but they are more expensive. They're a great option if you want the longest lasting, easy to repair, and popout brushroll for easy hair removal. What do you think?

I think you got it spot on. The Crossover DU3017 is a slightly better built vacuum and the Intuition BU4050 is better for allergies because it has a hepa bag and a hepa filter. The Crossover DU3017 has a fabric filter and a hepa filter and you'll need to empty the bin after each use. Slightly over budget you can get a few uprights that are both better built, have stronger suction, and equally good filtration. Kenmore 31140 Pet Friendly $249 is a powerful upright vacuum. It has carpet height adjustment, brushroll shutoff, hepa bags, and a hepa filter. Downside is it's heavy to lift up and it has a short hose. It's not too heavy to use. Prolux 7000 Upright Vacuum $264 is another powerful upright vacuum. It has a metal brushroll and metal brushroll and metal baseplate. It is average weight and lighter than the Kenmore 31140. It has hepa bags and a hepa filter. Downside is the brushroll is always on so it's not good for hard floors. I think you should choose one of the hepa bagged vacuums. What do you think?

The Sebo Dart is a great vacuum for carpets and the brushroll is removable without any tools to make removing hair wrap easier and faster. The suction is very strong and it's quieter than the average vacuum, but not as quiet as the best canisters. Just about any corded vacuum will clean carpets better than a cordless vacuum. The downsides of the Dart & Felix are they are top heavy, they have a short hose, and they don't include an extension wand. Alternatives all have tradeoffs. The Kenmore Elite upright is much cheaper usually around $250-300, it has great suction and carpet cleaning, but it's heavy and you need a screwdriver to remove the brushroll. The Kenmore isn't as well-built, and it won't last as long. The Riccar R25 and R27 are good upright vacuums too, the R25 Standard and R25 Deluxe can be $449 & $499. The Riccar R25 has a long hose and good suction, but it isn't as well-built or as easy to maintain as a Sebo Dart. I think the Sebo Dart is the best balance of durability with a few tradeoffs of a few less features.

They get shit on so badly because they charge 400-500 dollars for multiple corded models that perform like 150-250 dollar models at best. The Kenmore elite upright is 300, and runs circles around any of the corded shark models, has bags which is better for your health considering you're not dumping a canister directly into your trash full of dust and debris. Shark and dyson are the bose of the vacuum world. Great marketing with an average product with no repairablility, and decent reliability. A shark on sale is a whole other story, or on clearance though.

We got $175 on a Kenmore upright as a trade-in towards an E3 at an authorized dealer. If yours is in good shape, maybe you can try that route?

I wouldn't put anywhere near that much money into a stick, then you can get your Sebo that much sooner. Just an FYI, also, we had a Kenmore upright that was in great shape when we bought our Sebo, and we were able to get a $175 discount on a trade-in at an authorized dealer.

While Sebo and Miele's are great vacuums, there's no need to spend that much money. Simplicity and Kenmore make really good uprights. That will work on every floor surface and are very durable machines decently priced. Sorry you had to deal with the dyson...

The simplicity or kenmore uprights are pretty good and seem to hold up. Section remains strong even as the bag fills up. Both have attachments that are pretty good

That kenmore upright is the worst.

I have an older Miele (2001 iirc) and a new Kenmore, they honestly trade blows. The Miele is much quieter, the attachments, hose, bags, and filters seem nicer, and I'm betting it does actually filter better too (or did when it was newer). But the Kenmore has the badass mini electric brush head, the handle controls for on/off as well as suction is pretty dang nifty, the bags are much larger (but for some asinine reason don't fit well inside the vaccuum), the bags and filters are all *significantly* cheaper to buy, it feels like it has similar suction, and it costs a fraction as much as a new Miele. Essentially, the Kenmore feels like a *good* knockoff Miele, and for the price they ask I think that's pretty dang good for most people.

I don’t think so. I’ve had Dyson and Shark and the vacuum I have now is my ride or die: HEPA filter disposable bagged Kenmore.

It depends on what you mean by “repairing”. Repairing usually refers to replacing a worn belt, the brush roller gets hair tangled around it on the sides where you can’t cut it and needs to be taken out and cleaned, and the vacuum can get clogged and needs to be cleared out. If you want to do any of that, don’t get a shark, because you can’t open them up to do any of those basic things that you could do on most vacuums 10 years ago. Look at a simplicity, or kenmore for plug in. Or Henry quick for cordless 👍🏼