Kenmore - Intuition BU4020/BU4022

You haven't said if you want upright or canister - but as far as uprights the Kenmore Intuition BU4000 series - specifically the BU4022 or BU4050 - are the most "real" of a vacuum you can currently get at that price point. Bagged upright with great filtration and a mostly solid build.

Get a Kenmore BU4022 or Eureka NEU522. Both solid, sealed, and way better than Bissell. Huge upgrade under $200 I would say 🙌

The Kenmore intuition is $199.99CAD at Walmart, and it does a good job on both low and high pile carpets.

I've tested the 4022, and I couldn't find much information from Kenmore directly on the variant differences, but [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/1jqxupf/kenmore_intuition_bu4050_vs_bu4022_vs_bu3040/) seems to detail the differences. The lift-up is convenient for using the vacuum on furniture or stairs, but it's not impossible to do those things without it (just a bit more clumsy to use). The lite seems to have a shorter wand and a different hose based off some of the user reviews I was reading, and only comes with 2 tools. The BU4050 seems to include a brush roller that's equipped to handle hair better and 4 accessories. The BU4022 would be the happy medium as it's almost the same as the BU4050, but it's only $7 cheaper than the BU4050, so I would just go with the 4050 at that point since it's on sale for $249.99 on Amazon. (unless you can find the bu4022 on sale) It's really up to you, I don't think the lite will be a bad purchase, but if you can stretch your budget, then the 4022 or the 4050 would be a better value.

At that price point, it's going to be really hard to find something good that will last a long time. The best one I could find at that price right now is the Shark Ultralight Pet Pro With PowerFins at Costco for $159 model number: HZ600CCO. It does a decent job on carpet and does well on hard floor. If you're willing to spend extra, I'd recommend the Kenmore intuition, it does well on all floor types for around $250 (or the lite version for $210 which lacks the lift-up feature). Definitely understand if the budget is constrained, though. Hope this helps!

I've tested the 4022, and I couldn't find much information from Kenmore directly on the variant differences, but [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/1jqxupf/kenmore_intuition_bu4050_vs_bu4022_vs_bu3040/) seems to detail the differences. The lift-up is convenient for using the vacuum on furniture or stairs, but it's not impossible to do those things without it (just a bit more clumsy to use). The lite seems to have a shorter wand and a different hose based off some of the user reviews I was reading, and only comes with 2 tools. The BU4050 seems to include a brush roller that's equipped to handle hair better and 4 accessories. The BU4022 would be the happy medium as it's almost the same as the BU4050, but it's only $7 cheaper than the BU4050, so I would just go with the 4050 at that point since it's on sale for $249.99 on Amazon. (unless you can find the bu4022 on sale) It's really up to you, I don't think the lite will be a bad purchase, but if you can stretch your budget, then the 4022 or the 4050 would be a better value.

The Kenmore Intuition is a great value for the price (169$ on amazon right now). It's an upright, and while you can't remove the brush roller, you can turn it off while you use it on your rug (and on hard floor). You can also adjust the suction if you notice the vacuum is pulling too hard on the rug. As a heads-up, turning off the brush roller usually means there's less agitation and lowering the suction means the vacuum might struggle at picking up hair and debris. that being said, this is one of the best performing cheap vacuums that I've tested, and it does well on all floor types when used at full suction on hard floor and with the brush roller on for medium to high pile carpet. It doesn't have the best build quality out there (6.5/10) which means it might not be a "buy it for life" product, but that's usually to be expected for a lower priced vacuum. Hope this helps and have a great weekend!

Kenmore intuition It's a solid machine that is just a good vacuum overall, it should make you happy for a good amount of time! Check around, you can usually find it right at your budget. Even then it's worth going over by the $10 or so. There are a couple different colors with some other tools and stuff, generally the same machine however. https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Intuition-Friendly-Handi-Mate-Combination/dp/B08NPBCG97 Also, always do a good search at your local thrift stores and marketplaces for good machines that people don't want! To date I have found a Miele canister, a Kenmore Intuition, and then an older Progressive that I actually used to have years ago. *I know you don't want bags but the name brand Kenmore bags are like diapers, filter well, and last a long time. For your price range you will be hard pressed to find a bagless machine that will make you as happy as this one. Trust me, I've tried lol

If you want to save some money, get a Kenmore Intuition. They are quite good, have good filtration, and good performance all the way around. That is if you want an upright model. They do also have good bagged canister machines too. Miele is great but even the classic C1 Pure Suction is around $400 with the moderately better Guard M1 model being $500. Both of those are suction only so if you were to move or something and have carpets in the future, you can't get the power heads on them. (check your local authorized Miele vacuum stores, they often can help with pricing)

The best “affordable” bagged vacuum under 170 is the [Kenmore BU4020](https://amzn.to/48EPAzF) but your vet is right, you don’t want to keep re-introducing fleas back into your home.

I agree. For the budget and hard floors and lots of rugs I'd go with the Kenmore Intuition. It's a small upright vacuum with swivel steering and hepa bags. The bag only needs to be changed about once every 2 months. It isn't the most durable vacuum it should last 3-5 years, but it' should last longer than most bagless vacuums in this price range. It's light weight, it has brushroll shutoff for hard floors and there aren't too many other bagged vacuums with as many features.

Check out the Kenmore Intuition BU4022 and BU4055 $150-180. These are small corded upright vacuums. They’re as narrow as the Rocket, corded is good power, hepa bags for better filtration. Overall it’s only a little heavier to pickup but since the motor is lower the handle weight is actually lighter than the Rocket. Liftaway mode and the hose will make using attachments easier. Downsides are the build quality is the same as your vacuum. Thoughts.

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.

Couch and bed are a tough ask - you’re going to want an upholstery brush that’s either electric powered or turbo powered (suction powered). A lot will recommend the wessel werk turbo attachment, but you need a power source for the suction. The best economy options are something like these: Bagged Bissel Zing Bagged Mighty Mite Any wet/dry shop vacuum with a bag added. Hope that helps. I’d go more towards something that gives you a lot of use. Even a Kenmore Intuition BU4022 is a good fit. They have a pet handimate tool that may work. It is a bit above your budget limits though.

I like my Kenmore Intuition Lift-away which was about $200. I recommend it only if you have a lot of stairs. A lot of pros here will rec the Shark Navigator and I can’t argue against that, its a good vacuum as well. But for your pet hair I’ve also found the Bissell Pet-Hair Eraser to be very good. Very powerful, not too heavy, and comes with better attachments than my Kenmore. It’s about $230. If you’re really looking to go deluxe, I have found new Miele’s online for $350-$400. Miele’s are excellent, but imo they are better suited for larger homes with maybe more floor space than 1400 sq ft.

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.

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