Kenmore - 500 Series Bagless Canister Vacuum with Hair Eliminator Brushroll

My recommendation will come at a surprise for you because it is not a Shark, Dyson, Sebo, Miele, Riccar or Kirby. For people who have pets and want a long lasting vacuum that can handle pet hair well, my best recommendation is to look at Kenmore. In my own wrong opinion, Kenmore is a very overlooked brand because everyone wants a Shark, Sebo, Miele, Riccar, or something else ungodly expensive. My parents have had a Kenmore for years and it hasn't shown any signs of stopping. I use a Kenmore to clean a hair salon, so I know they can hold their own with various lengths and magnitude of hair. If you prefer upright: [Kenmore Max Featherlite Upright Vacuum](https://kenmorefloorcare.com/products/kenmore-featherlite-max-bagless-lift-up-upright-vacuum-with-hair-eliminator-brushroll.html) [Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum](https://kenmorefloorcare.com/kenmore-intuition-bagged-upright-vacuum-with-hair-eliminator-brushroll-bu4050) If you prefer a canister: [Kenmore 500 series Bagless Canister Vacuum](https://kenmorefloorcare.com/products/kenmore-500-series-bagless-canister-vacuum-with-hair-eliminator-brushroll.html) [Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop N Go Bagged Canister Vacuum](https://kenmorefloorcare.com/products/vacuums/canister-vacuums/pet-friendly-bagged-canister-vacuum) If you want a cordless vacuum [Kenmore Litening Cordless Upright Vacuum ](https://kenmorefloorcare.com/products/kenmore-litening-8482-cordless-upright-vacuum.html)

I've got a Kenmore canister vac that has the small electric brushroll that more or less does what this does, issue being you do then still have the big canister to worry about. Still though, works excellent on stairs, couches, and tight spaces.

I love my Miele. I got it on Wayfair for $399. The suction is incredible and so easy to adjust for different needs. However, it doesn’t have a motorized head, so it’s not great for rooms with thick wall to wall carpeting. But most of my houses have almost all bare floors and area rugs which it’s fine for. I also have an older Kenmore canister that does have a motorized head, does an amazing job but is sooo clunky, that’s why I went with the Miele

The comparison of a 120 upright vs a pretty decent Kenmore canister would have to do with some of the following: Ease of use under furniture, dining room chairs/table, etc. Being able to turn off the rotating brush for bare floor. Being able to change heads for bare floors, area rugs, etc.(can't with an upright) Length of hose, length of electric cord. Auto rewind cord on the Kenmore. Quality of hose, and of other attachments. Decibel level. I'm betting the Kenmore can take more out of the carpet than the 120 upright, but it's hard to quantify. Cleaner air with the Kenmore Hepa filtration. There is probably some other factors, but the bottom line is, are these things worth it to you to spend more on the Kenmore?

My Kenmore canister vacuum was so versatile. It could easily get under the couch and coffee table, had all the attachments and the cord auto retracted into the vacuum. It was also a very simple design which meant that it lasted a really long time. I now have a Dyson and hate it.

Kenmore canister-- affordable and a BEAST

I’ve been using a Kenmore canister vacuum for over 18 years now and it’s great with hardwood, rugs, and pet hair.

Commercial tools and appliances tend to be recommended. So bagged vacuums that hotels use regularly, washers and dryers that laundromats use, tools and appliances that restaurants and commercial kitchens use. I live in the states, didn't know that Miele made vacuums. I have a 20 year old Kenmore canister vacuum still going strong.

What I was just going to suggest. It's a huge part of the reason I love them.

I have a Kenmore canister and the Panasonic equivalent both for 25+ years running fine. Nothing has every broken so parts are no concern. Just replaced the filters every 10 years or when my brain reminds me :D.

Sorry, you don't want corded canister. We've had 2 Kenmore canisters for 25 years, 2 story, 2500 sq ft. and they work wonderfully.

Just don't by a stick one - useless. Get either an upright or a canister corded one - maximum real suction power. I have 2 canister corded vacuums, Kenmore and Panasonic, one for each floor level of our home. Work perfect for hardwood and carpeted.

Just get a regular canister Kenmore or Panasonic vacuum. All those stick and battery vacuums are gimmicks. $300-$500 dollars, will last you forever. Maximum suction, 30' retracting cord, HEPA bag - hose arm and head will go under furniture. I have 2 story home with hardwood and cat. Amazing how much dander a single cat can generate in a day. I vacuum every couple days when I see that thin layer on the floor. Cat's 7 years old, vacuum is 22 years old.