Kenmore - BC4030

I have a Kenmore BC4030 and absolutely love it. They normally sell for around $320 to $330, but you can find them for $250 during black Friday. I have 3 dogs and 4 cats, it picks up hair like a champ and the pet powermate it comes with has been super helpful getting hair off of furniture. I also like that the hair doesn't clog things up thanks to the teeth behind the brushroll. I have both hardwood floors and rugs, it works for all without problems. I'm very satisfied with this vacuum and it was affordable for my budget than the more expensive vacuums everyone suggests in this subreddit.

I was between a Kenmore Elite and someone I know talked me into a Titan T3600 based on its power, being lightweight and very versatile. Checks all my boxes

Kenmore BC4030 or look on the Kenmore site and choose a less expensive version, but I'd try to stay in the model 400 or 600 range. Only use OEM Kenmore bags.

Kenmore BC4030 canister or BU4050 upright Intuition. Either one, only use Kenmore OEM bags.

I don't have the turbo or the Intuition. I have a Riccar upright and then I bought the BC4030 canister. You might send a message to Kenmore to see if the canister attachment works on the Intuition, but I'm betting it doesn't.

Kenmore BU4050 or BC4030. Both have hair eliminator brush rolls. Use OEM Kenmore bags, available at Amazon, and put on automatic delivery every 6 months.

Canisters are better than uprights for stairs and, in general, are easier to carry between floors. Bagged machines are more sanitary than bagless and require less maintenance. I would suggest a Kenmore 600 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum BC4030, which fits your budget.

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 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.

Look at the Kenmore Intuition models (BU4050, BU4030). Pretty versatile, inexpensive and clean well.

They are all basically variations of the same machine with small differences like included accessories. All will work with dog hair, but the BU4050 specifically has a better brush roll for dealing with hair wrap. Any of them will work for your needs. I've had good luck in the past buying used - like new on Amazon. It's easy enough to return it if the "used" one isn't up to snuff.

The 600 is a great machine, a very good value. It's a canister which will be a bit of a learning curve from your old Shark, but will offer more versatility and power. The powered hand tool (Kenmore calls it the Pet Powermate) is amazing with furniture/stairs.

If you want to deep clean, cordless ain’t it. Bagged is going to be better for allergies since the bag acts as a very effective filter. Also, doesn’t require you to empty it constantly or have clean the machine itself like you do with cordless, which just stirs all those allergens back up. Bagged is just more hygienic. A canister style machine will give you the most versatility and ability to get into tighter spots. Within your budget? Look at the Kenmore 600 or 400 series.

I love my Kenmore canister for this as it has the powered stair attachment and the canister also has a little stair catch so it sits fairly securely (and is quite stable) on a stair as I vacuum plus the hose is long enough that I really only ever need to sit it on one step above the landing usually and then one step from the bottom of the stairs and I can reach every step.

I also found a "near-new, used only a couple of times", Kenmore 600 series on Facebook, as our other Kenmore finally bit the dust after about 15 years. I also can tell the build quality of this 600 isn't the same from previous models, but knowing that we are in the age of planned obsolescence on pretty much everything, I realize this canister won't last 15 years. But, it will do the job as we will be looking to downsize and the future is uncertain of what kind of flooring we will have. Still looking for a light, day-to-day quick to pick up vacuum mainly for fur of 2 Golden's and 4 cats, especially for carpeted stairs. Since the Golden's are in the "get rid of the summer coat" season, I try to brush daily to keep down clumps of fur everywhere, but still need to vacuum and or carpet rake nearly every day in high shedding season.

I’ve got a kenmore 600. A bit heavy and bulky but it does great on carpet and floor. I would rate 8 out of 10.

Look at Kenmore then. 600 series or BU4050

If you can bump your budget - a Sebo dart would be fantastic. Otherwise. Kenmore 600 series or Kenmore intuition BU4050. You want something corded **and bagged**

Kenmore is your best bet. I’m not a fan of the 200 series (although it cleans well) it’s very compromised (short cord and hose). Look at the 400 series or 600 series if you can catch it on a sale. Or a Kenmore Intuition BU4050 if you like uprights.

For that budget, Kenmore 600 or elite canister vac. If you want to add some of your own money, Miele C1 cat and dog is hands down the better option.

For what it’s worth the C1 cat and dog is on sale for $630. Short of that, Kenmore 600 or 800 series canister. I’d strongly advocate for the Miele though.