Kenmore - 400 Series HEPA Multi-Surface Bagged Corded Canister Vacuum, 14-in, 14A (Model 23725)

The Kenmore 400 is a solid model.

If you can stretch the budget to the Kenmore you linked this [Kenmore 400 Series](https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kenmore-400-series-hepa-multi-surface-bagged-corded-canister-vacuum-14-in-14a-0439474p.html?rq=canister+vacuums) $299 CAD it's definitely worth it over the other 2 vacuums. The bagged vacuum will last longer and be much cleaner to empty, you only need to change the bag once every 2-3 months. The powerhead will clean your rugs better and it has height adjustment so it might be able to work on the shag with the brushroll on, if it gets caught just use it with the brushroll off. The 200 Series and 400 Series are closely related with the 400 Series coming with a covered powerhead cable, slightly longer cord, and sometimes suction control. The Kenmore you linked is an orange 400 Series, while in the U.S. most of the orange canisters are only 200 Series.

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.

I’d recommend the [Kenmore 600](https://www.ebay.com/itm/133669226311?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kybo-n08r2-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ihh0miwltii&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) or the [400](https://www.ebay.com/itm/133683335066?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kybo-n08r2-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ihh0miwltii&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY). They’re quite similar cleaners, the 600 just comes with more tools and they are built into the canister. The 400 is a bit lighter weight because it has less tools. These are some of the only vacuums in that price range that have good quality cloth bags and a sealed HEPA. They’re also just good cleaners and do great across hard floors and really pull up the dirt in carpets because they have an adjustable brush height. If you’re battling bugs, I always recommend a bagged vacuum. It’s brought so much peace of mind just having it contained. Plus Kenmore’s bags are dirt cheap and last forever, I only change them out 2 maybe 3 times a year for my smaller house. I also linked you to Kenmore’s eBay which will give you an extra year of warranty vs Amazon. But shop around for the best prices, they’re constantly on sale.

My Miele C1 Cat and Dog and Kenmore 400/600 canisters do well on shag, they both have hight adjusters on the head that you click up to the highest setting with your foot. (Sebos also have this adjustability, you just have to bend over and twist a nob, which I prefer less in my house with tons of various pile rugs.) Turn the canister on low suction and have at it, carefully pulling the head back towards you, no back and forth here. Work it strips, pulling towards you. If it still bogs the brush roll, I’d use a non-spinning attachment and thoroughly clean it like you’re brushing it. The Kenmore 600 comes with a Pet Powermate, a small electric powered brush handheld attachment that also might work well here. It’s the only small electro brush I know of. I think it would also work if the bigger floor power heads still bogged. At the end of the day: be sure to follow the rug manufacturer’s cleaning guidelines. Some will still say no brush.

The [Kenmore 400](https://www.ebay.com/itm/133683335066?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kybo-n08r2-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ihh0miwltii&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) or [600](https://www.ebay.com/itm/133669226311?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kybo-n08r2-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ihh0miwltii&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) would fit this criteria. The 400 is a steal this week at 207.99, but the 600 comes with a mini motorized brush that’s really good for pet hair/couches etc. Both have HEPA final filters and genuine Kenmore HEPA bags are very cheap. I linked to Kenmore’s own eBay store because it’s cheaper than Amazon this week.

A canister with hepa filtration, long hose, and all of the attachments. My parents had a kenmore canister that was great for many years.

I'm a fan of the Kenmore canister vacuums. I got mine as a hand me down, and it lasted 10 years before I donated it because my wife had her own vacuum, and she vacuums way more than me. I think my dad still had the one that I used as a child. I think it is pushing 50 years old.

We have a shark at work that my boss is obsessed with even though it can’t clean for crap…. To show her I brought in my old Kenmore canister and filled the bag full in one pass of our building. I’ve tried all of them and a nice garage sale or curb side Kenmore canister has always been the best bang for the buck 😂

You might like a Kenmore canister vac, the power head is super light and they have wands so you can reach places more easily. Also changing the bag is really easy, and you are only moving the hose around not the weight of the whole machine. Figuring out where to place the canister might be tricky, probably beside your chair on dominant side is best, and you can pull it behind you through doorways. The newer models, the handle is a loop, so you don't have to grip it all that well to use it, and they are strong and quiet. My grandma used a wheelchair a lot in her older years because she fell so frequently, and she had one. Worked pretty good for her because with the hose she could sweep a pretty good sized area without navigating the chair too much. She would stick the canister under the chair and put her foot on it so as she moved the chair, it moved with her. They go under tables and stuff really easily too, and you can actually stick your foot in that loop handle to get under low beds and furniture so you don't have to bend and risk tipping the chair.

You're welcome! They're not really all that expensive, and I think you would really like it. They used to come with separate hard floor brushes which are really nice for pet hair/food/accidental broken glass, etc. I haven't seen one in a store for years, but when we had a sears/Kmart in my town people bought those ALL the time. My mom still has her original one, from 1982 😂. It's absolutely had a hard life and seen better days, it's delegated to their finished basement these days, but surprisingly it still works pretty damn good!

We have a Kenmore canister also. It is what we use when we want to make sure the floor is clean. We have a Roomba and a stick vacuum, but the power alone in this pushing 13 year old vacuum is incredible. One of the best things about this vacuum is the filter and bag system. My wife has horrible allergies and this keeps all the dust/pollen/etc from going in to the air when cleaning. Yeah it’s a pain to lug around d sometimes, but there is no compare to a stick or Roomba. Hell the only two things I replaced on it is a belt (which is a consumable) and a wheel on the head that got damaged when we moved. Hands down it has been an awesome vacuum, and would recommend it 100%

I'm shocked Kenmore bagged canisters aren't more popular. Ours has been an absolute workhorse for over a decade and it's still strong as hell

My Kenmore would like a word with you. Absolute unit and hardy as hell