Kenmore - Intuition BU3040

How about the Kenmore BU3040 Intuition Bagged Upright, a corded vacuum cleaner which is priced under $200? It's pretty small and light (12 lbs) and comes with a couple of userful attachments. This model has a button that shuts off the rotating brush while maintaining full suction (a rare feature in inexpensive cleaners), making it good for use on hard floors.

I don't recommend Dyson dupes or copies. Cordless vacuums have a lot of drawbacks to be lightweight and get to a certain price. The battery can't be too big or heavy and since the battery is a very expensive component other parts are smaller or cheaper. So I only recommend name brand cordless vacuums that have replaceable batteries and replacement parts available. Sometimes I've seen an LG CordZero A9 and Samsung Jet 60 with basic models under $200. I wouldn't buy anything cheaper than those vacuums because the cheap cordless vacuums break in a year or less and then they're aren't repairable. If you are looking to stay around $100 I recommend looking at the corded Kenmore Intution. It's a small upright vacuum with hepa bags. It's light and since the motor sits near the wheels the handle weight is actually less than a cordless vacuum. Many of the Kenmore Intuitions range from $150-180. There's a cheaper Intuition BU3040 that removes the liftaway mode and usually goes on sale for around $120-130. There's a cheaper Vacmaster UB0302E $100-120 this is same vacuum as the Intuition BU3040 but with less tools and bags included. Another option is to look at the corded stick vacuums. Not the $30 Bissell Featherweights, but the Dyson dupes with a cord. They're even cheaper than the cordless Dyson dupes. Since they are corded they don't have run time limits or battery issues. If you get a corded stick vacuum buy replacement filters to have as backup because they don't stock replacement parts for long. The downside of a corded stick vacuum is it isn't as powerful or have the capacity of an upright and you don't get any cordless convenience. They usually don't stand up and still have a heavy handle weight.

The Kenmore Intuition is a small vacuum with hepa bags and swivel steering and liftaway mode. There are lots of models $150-180. If your Mom doesn't need the liftaway mode the non-liftaway version BU3040 $129 is even lighter.

There aren't many corded stick vacuums. Most are from Bissell, Shark, and the Chinese Amazon brands. I don't recommend a bagless vacuum if you have severe allergies, you will still need to empty the bin a lot and wash the filters regularly, which will expose you to all the stuff you are trying to remove. I recommend looking at the Kenmore Intuition. It is a small corded upright vacuum. It has hepa bags and a hepa filter. The handle weight is actually lighter than stick vacuum because the motor is near the wheels and not up at the handle. The Intuition is as narrow as a stick vacuum. The Intuition BU4050 is popular because it has an anti-hair brushroll (helps reduce hair wrap but not eliminate it completely) and includes more bags and tools. Most models and most have liftaway mode. The Intuition BU3040 does not have liftaway and that makes it a little lighter weight. The Henry Quick Cordless vacuum is one of the few cordless vacuums that use pods/bags. The pods are nearly Hepa filtration at 99% of 0.3 microns. Hepa is 99.97% of 0.3 microns. In the U.S. the Henry Quick are expensive at $649. Since your Mom really wants a stick vacuum, the Shark Powerdetect Ultralight HZ4002 $229-299 is one of the few Shark corded stick vacuums with a hepa filter. I really don't think these are lightweight or easy to use, so if you buy one buy it from a store with a very good return policy. Sharks aren't durable or repairable so this is a vacuum that you should buy the extended warranty from the store. What do you think?

You're welcome. The Henry Quick corded just came out in the U.K. I'm hoping we'll eventually get it here in the U.S. too. The corded version is about half the price of cordless, which I'll guess it'll go for $325-350 in the U.S. which is still expensive. Yes the Kenmore Intuition is sealed and more importantly the dirty air goes through a hepa bag and then a hepa filter. That's better than a fully sealed bagless vacuum.

There's really only one bagged cordless vacuum right now it's the Henry Quick but it's expensive about $649 in the U.S. I agree with FlatDirection, I think you should check out the Kenmore Intuition as well. It's a small corded upright vacuum, it's as narrow as a cordless vacuum. It weighs 14 lbs and it can stand up, which most cordless vacuums cannot stand up. Importantly the Intuition has hepa bags and a hepa filter and it can clean carpets and hard floors. The Intuition BU4050 $169 is popular because it has the hair eliminator brushroll and it comes with the most bags and tools. The Intuition BU3040 $149 does not have the liftaway mode most models do so it weighs less at 12 lbs. The downsides of the Intuition are they are cheaper vacuums than a Miele so they won't last as long and the hose is short.

I love Kirby vacuums, I have 2 right now, but I don't think they're a good fit for the OP. Real self-propelled vacuums like the Kirby make them light to push while they are on but they add weight when you have to store or lift the vacuum. Kirbys are big, heavy, and loud. They do last forever, they're easy to repair, and used Kirbys are very affordable. The powerhead isn't the best for hard floors so the OP will need go through the process of removing the powerhead to attach the hose, wand, and hard floor brush, which is several steps. I think the OP should look at the Kenmore Intuition and Oreck Elevate, both are much lighter and have hepa bags too.

I don't recommend buying any cordless vacuum in used condition. The most expensive part to replace is the battery and you don't know what condition the battery is in and how much longer it will last. Many cordless vacuums have fixed batteries so the whole vac is useless when the battery wears out. If you know the seller and it's a new-in-box or barely used cordless vacuum check that everything works and the exhaust doesn't smell bad. The battery adds so much to the cost of a vacuum that $150 gets you a pretty cheaply made cordless vacuum. I'd either spend a little more on the LG CordZero A913BM $199 or save some money and get a small corded vacuum like the Kenmore Intuition $150-200 but they always go on sale for less. The Vacmaster UB0302E $99 is a Kenmore Intuition without the liftaway mode.

There are cordless stick vacuums with stronger suction like Dyson, LG, and Samsung, but they really aren't more durable. Parts availability is spotty. I don't think any cordless stick vacuum has enough agitation to replace a corded vacuum for cleaning carpets other than a few battery powered uprights. I think maybe a different tact. A lightweight corded vacuum will give you better cleaning power and reliability. The Lindhaus Valzer Eco Green $799 is a light weight upright vacuum, it's lighter than a Sebo Felix. The Lindhaus has swivel steering, brushroll shutoff for hard floors, it's reliable, and very repairable. A different option is the Kenmore Intuition $150-180, its a small light upright vacuum. It's the same size as a Shark Navigator but it uses hepa bags. The suction will be stronger and it will clean carpets better than a cordless vacuum. The Intuition is on the smaller side it's only as wide as a cordless vacuum. It isn't very durable 3-5+ years but it will last longer than most cordless vacuums. The parts availability is pretty bad which makes sense given the lower price. If I had to pick a cordless stick vacuum I'd go for an LG CordZero Kompressor. Good suction, poor carpet agitation, easy to maintain. Many models come with 2 batteries and a charging stand. There are parts but they're expensive when available. Single brushroll powerheads are more reliable across all brands. Thoughts?

I don't recommend Dyson dupes or copies. Cordless vacuums have a lot of drawbacks to be lightweight and get to a certain price. The battery can't be too big or heavy and since the battery is a very expensive component other parts are smaller or cheaper. So I only recommend name brand cordless vacuums that have replaceable batteries and replacement parts available. Sometimes I've seen an LG CordZero A9 and Samsung Jet 60 with basic models under $200. I wouldn't buy anything cheaper than those vacuums because the cheap cordless vacuums break in a year or less and then they're aren't repairable. If you are looking to stay around $100 I recommend looking at the corded Kenmore Intution. It's a small upright vacuum with hepa bags. It's light and since the motor sits near the wheels the handle weight is actually less than a cordless vacuum. Many of the Kenmore Intuitions range from $150-180. There's a cheaper Intuition BU3040 that removes the liftaway mode and usually goes on sale for around $120-130. There's a cheaper Vacmaster UB0302E $100-120 this is same vacuum as the Intuition BU3040 but with less tools and bags included. Another option is to look at the corded stick vacuums. Not the $30 Bissell Featherweights, but the Dyson dupes with a cord. They're even cheaper than the cordless Dyson dupes. Since they are corded they don't have run time limits or battery issues. If you get a corded stick vacuum buy replacement filters to have as backup because they don't stock replacement parts for long. The downside of a corded stick vacuum is it isn't as powerful or have the capacity of an upright and you don't get any cordless convenience. They usually don't stand up and still have a heavy handle weight.

All cordless vacuums will have similar clogging issues. They have to be small so there are many tight corners. Some will clog a little less. I think you should check out the Kenmore Intuition models. They’re small upright vacuums as narrow as a cordless vacuum. They’re light weight and the cords are usually 30 ft unless you get one of the cheaper versions. They use hepa bags so they avoid those tight corners in bagless bins. They’re $150-180 so under budget too.

What is the mix of your flooring? A canister without a powerhead will be ok if you just have a few rugs but if you have carpeted rooms and rugs I’d go with a carpet powerhead.

I'd go with a Kenmore Intuition $150-180. They are small upright vacuums that are lightweight and narrow. They use hepa bags and a hepa filter. There are several models, the lowest does not have liftaway mode. Most of the models have liftaway and then the included bags and tools differ. A corded vacuum like this Kenmore will have more suction power than cordless and it will pickup cat litter and other heavy particles better. Downsides are a short hose and non-standard tool size. If you really want a cordless vacuum maybe the Dreame R10 $149. I'd only get a cordless vacuum that has removable/replaceable batteries and hepa filter. The R10 has a post motor filter that is almost hepa filtration. I like that the R10 comes with 2 powerheads, one regular brushroll and one soft brushroll. The dual brushrolls like on the Vertex Ultralight are compromised on both hard floors and carpets. Downsides to the Dreame are budget build quality and battery degradation where most batteries this price only last 1-2 years.

If you just have low to medium pile carpets a lot people like the Kenmore Intuition $150-180 because it's bagged and lightweight, it's smaller than a full-size vacuum like the Hoover Anniversary. It has brushroll shutoff for hard floors and swivel steering and liftaway mode. Downsides are it isn't as durable as your old Hoover and the hose is short. But I'd make some of those tradeoffs for a much lighter vacuum. There's an Intuition BU4050 that's popular because it has a brushroll that reduces hairwrap and it comes with the most bags and tools included. If you have high pile or plush carpets you really carpet height adjustment. The Hoover Complete Performance Advanced $180-200 is good for carpets and without self-propelled motors and extra wheels it's much lighter than your old Hoover. It doesn't have brushroll shutoff though, so it's not great on hard floors and the brushroll spins even when you use the hose. The Kenmore Elite Upright $250-300 has carpet height adjustment and brushroll shutoff, but it's the heaviest of the three. Not as heavy as your old Hoover and I find the weight average when using the vacuum but if you have to lift it up it is the heaviest and it has a short hose. The Kenmore Elite has the most features and the best build quality of these 3 too.

I think you should look at the Kenmore Intuition $150-180. It's a small corded upright vacuum similar to a Shark Navigator but the Kenmore Intuition uses hepa bags and a hepa filter. The Intuition also has swivel steering and liftaway mode. It's lightweight and it has brushroll shutoff. Downsides are a short hose. The cheapest Intuition does not have liftaway mode but it's a little lighter. The hepa bag will last around 2 months each bag. I don't recommend the Shark Navigator, Eureka PowerSpeed, or Bissell Cleanview. They're all bagless which means more maintenance and they don't last as long because the bagless design stresses the motors more. Sharks are nearly impossible to repair and the Eureka and Bissell do not have a hepa filter. Thoughts?

The Kenmore Intuition is one of the few hepa bagged vacuums under $200 that is good for carpets and hard floors. Kenmore vacuums are primarily sold through Amazon. If you don't need the BU4050 model there are a few versions like the BU4020 and BU4021 that you can buy through the Kenmorefloorcare website but they cost more than they do on Amazon. I'm ok with buying the Kenmore Intuition through Amazon but it does mean that you should throughly inspect the vacuum when it arrives. Check that it isn't dirty and used or missing any pieces. That way you can quickly return it and get a new one before your return window closes.

Bagged vacuums tend to last longer and don't have bins and filters to clean. You just change the bag when it gets full and bags usually last around 2 months each. The Bissell PowerForce Bagged #1739 is $58 at walmart. It is a basic but capable vacuum for carpets. It doesn't have brushroll shutoff so it's not good on hard floors. You can buy aftermarket hepa bags for better filtration over the standard paper bags. The Kenmore Intuition $150-180 is a small vacuum with a lot more features. It has swivel steering and liftaway mode. It has brushroll shutoff for good hard floor cleaning. It uses hepa bags and has a hepa filter for good filtration. There's a cheaper version, Vacmaster UB0302E $99, it loses liftaway mode and some tools, and it gets a shorter cord. But it's slightly lighter than the liftaway versions too. Downsides are the Intuition does not have carpet height adjustment so it's not good for ultra plush carpets or shag rugs. I think the Kenmore Intuition is worth the extra for a longer cord, more included bags and tools, but the Vacmaster is just as powerful.

I think I understand why you didn't like the Sebo K3. With the carpet powerhead it doesn't clean hard floors the best and it is an extra step to put on the parquet brush and switch back. Some people just don't like how corded canister vacuums manuever which is totally fair too. It's quite a difference from stick vacuum to canister. I agree and think you should check out the Kenmore Intuition. It's a small upright vacuum about the same width as a stick vacuum. It has swivel steering and liftaway mode. It has the added benefits of a hepa bag, a hose and tools, and it can stand upright. Downsides are a short hose and limited tool storage on board, there's only 2 spots and many models give you 3-4 tools. I also agree and I think you should look at a new corded Shark Rocket. I'm not a fan of Shark vacuums but if you find it works the best for you then that's the most important. The more expensive Sharks are less reliable because they have more parts and electronics that break. They have also made it harder to clean and repair their machines. But if you've been able to keep a Shark Rocket going for 8 years then you know how to keep it running. The more problematic Sharks are the ones with dual brushrolls and cordless vacuums. My prefernce would be a Sebo Felix, but that is bigger and heavier and it also has the extra steps of switching between powerhead and parquet brush. I like that I can take it apart and order the exact replacement parts. I think if you want something just like your old Shark Rocket check the Kenmore Intuition and a new corded Shark Rocket. Thoughts?

The Kenmore Intuition $150-180 is a popular vacuum for hard floors and carpets. It's a small, lightweight upright that's good for maneuverability but a bit small if you are trying to clean larger rooms. It uses hepa bags that only need to be changed every 1-2 months per bag, so it's not something she will have to empty every time like a bagless vacuum. Changing the bag is easy too, open the door, press the release, push in a new bag, and put the door back on. What do you think?

The current cordless vacuums don't have enough suction power and carpet agitation to deep clean carpets. They'll leave a lot of dirt behind which will wear out your carpets. With your budget you can get a corded vacuum for the carpets and a cordless vacuum for daily cleaning. You could get a robot vacuum as a supplmental sweeper but they do even worse than cordless stick vacuums on carpets. For the cordless vacuum the Dyson V8 has a lighter weight and a better balance than the V15. You'll pay more for the V15 to get a particle sensor. The Dyson V8 Absolute is $299 right now. I'd choose the LG CordZero Kompressor A926KSM $399 comes with 2 batteries, 2 powerhead, and a charging stand. For the corded vacuum I'd choose the Karcher Ranger $212 since it's a very lightweight Oreck-like vacuum. No hose or tools but that makes it lighter. Or the Kenmore Intuition $150-180. This is a small and light upright vacuum with swivel steering and liftaway mode. I like the Karcher Ranger more because it's more durable, but the Kenmore Intuition has a hose and tools. So you can get a cordless and corded vacuum well under $800. What do you think?

There aren't many vac/mop combo that can dry vacuum carpets and wet mop hard floors and there are none that are good enough to recommend. The majority of the vac/mops do not have a dry vacuum mode for carpets. None of the vac/mop combos have a hose or tools for above floor cleaning. The cordless vacuums that have mop attachments like the Dyson Submarine are ok vacuums but terrible mops. Right now your best bet is to get a good vacuum and a separate mop of your choice. I would get a good corded vacuum because most of the cordless stick vacuums don't thoroughly vacuum carpets and pair that with a reliable mop like a O'Cedar Spin Mop or Bona Spray Mop. If you have the space you could get a Kenmore Intuition for the carpets and hard floors, an O'Cedar Spin Mop, and you'll still have around $200 for a cordless vacuum for light cleaning.

The Kenmore Intuition is a small vacuum with hepa bags and swivel steering and liftaway mode. There are lots of models $150-180. If your Mom doesn't need the liftaway mode the non-liftaway version BU3040 $129 is even lighter.

I like the cordless vacuums from LG and Samsung, they're good overall. You want a cordless vacuum to have removable and replaceable batteries and an easy-to-clean bin and filters. The LG CordZero Q3 $269 is a good cordless vacuum. You can buy a metal stand for cordless vacuums instead of drilling the wall mount into a wall. I think you should also look at the Kenmore Intuition $150-180. This is a small upright vacuum with swivel steering and liftaway mode. It uses hepa bags that should last 2-3 months per bag. Corded vacuums have a lot more suction power and carpet agitation. Cordless vacuums are ok for light cleaning but they don't deep clean carpets very well. You don't have to choose between one or the other. I think it's really convenient to have both, a cordless vacuum for small quick cleaning and a corded vacuum to do bigger jobs and carpets.

Most cordless stick vacuums under $200 have very cheap batteries that wear out quickly. A corded and bagged vacuum will be more powerful and more durable. The Kenmore Intuition $150-180 is a small upright vacuum with hepa bags. It's as narrow as a stick vacuum but it can stand up and has a hose and tools. Very lightweight and good performance for the price. Downsides are it isn't as durable as some of the other bagged vacuums. The Simplicity Jill $179 is a small canister vacuum with hepa bags. It has strong suction and the simple design with less moving parts makes it last longer than uprights that cost the same price. It comes with an average combo floor tool for both hard floors and rugs and 3 accessory tools. Downsides are many people do not like having to pull a canister behind them. Simplicity Spiffy S60 $129 is a small corded stick vacuum that's bagless. One of the few bagless vacuums I recommend the Spiffy is a small stick vacuum that cleans hard floors and rugs. It has strong suction. It's darn simple and easy to use. The 30 ft. cord is way longer than most stick vacuum cords. Downsides are that it has no hose, and you need to regularly clean the filters because it's bagless.

I think your awesome! Thanks for this. Yeah was thinking about the Henry quick but dang its spensive and only seems to be available from Amazon. I see in the UK they have the corded version. The kenmore is sealed and won't blow microscopic dust back out right? I know mieles are sealed and have seen them tested with particle counters.

Oh that is awesome on the kenmore. It has great suction. I think I'll just get that. It seems small enough to be maneuverable and easy to weild. Im mostly the person that vacuums anyway.

Man that intuition is awesome! It has amazing suction. The only downside is it is more heavy then we wanted but it'll do until that henry comes to the U.S. I dont think its sealed though as my allergies were kicking up but it could just be the brush kicking stuff up and to the side.

I don't know why people recommend the Kenmore intuition. I tried it, and the suction was so weak, it was shocking. Maybe people don't trealize how bad it is? In addition, there is no manual carpet height adjustment. It was weaker than our stick vacuum on high. Returned it.

The Kenmore intuition is a great option, I just picked one up for family.  Great suction, the rotating brush can be turned off, and it is a sealed hepa design. On sale I found it for 220.  It's a bagged version so no mussing with a dusty bin.  Only downside is it's 11 inches wide instead of 13 for large spaces, but should be fine in a basement suite.

Kenmore Intuition! Superb cleaning power and very light weight.

i’d say go for a vacuum like the kenmore intuition if you’re looking for something under $200

A lot of people on here work in vacuum shops, either managing them or as technicians repairing vacuums. We are all telling you that Shark / Dyson are garbage and you have to spend a fair amount to get a decent vacuum that will last you 4+ years. If you have all hardwood floors or some very low pile carpet, get a SEBO K2/E2, or a Miele suction only model. If you have carpet that is fairly high pile, you are kind of forced to spend a decent amount for a E3 or K3 type vacuum. If you don’t want to spend that much, Kenmore makes some halfway decent vacuums like the Intuition or Pop N Go that are fairly affordable with an electric head. I don’t know why most of your replies to people are you arguing with people whose literal job it is to work with vacuums about what is good and what’s not.

If you have a meaningful amount of carpet and it’s anything higher than a low-medium pile you’re gonna need to spend a bit more to get a “long term” vacuum. Look into the Sebo E3/K3. You more than likely need something with an electric powerhead. If your carpet is extremely low pile you can get away with an E2/K2 with a turbo brush. If your budget was 300 I doubt you’re willing to more than double that, so my advice is to look into the Kenmore Intuition or Kenmore Pop & Go. They should last you at least 3-4 years, hopefully more if you take care of them.

That’s going to be a really tough price point. Cheapest I can think of is a Kenmore Intuition (bagged) not bagless

I wouldn’t seriously consider any shark. They’re junk. I prefer the Kenmore version of the intuition over the vacmaster. the lift away is nice for getting stairs and furniture. Worth the premium alone. And depending on which intuition model they all come with slightly different attachments. I’d say use it and see what you need to add for your use case. If you have pet fur on couches etc a turbo attachment might be nice to add.

Pretty much exactly what I bought. $150. Idk if it has that type of brush roll or not though

I’m not sure. I had mine at a lower price for Black Friday, but it was up by $100 today