Kenmore - Intuition BU4050

Kenmore elite or Kenmore intuition BU4050 - just know that a canister is ideal for hard flooring.

Skip bagless. They don’t clean well, last long or filter well. Kenmore elite or intuition bu4050

Definitely don’t buy a $75 cordless vacuum. It will be in the trash before the New Year then you’ll be looking to replace it, wasting even more money. If you can stretch slightly (a bit). Keep an eye out for Black Friday sales for a Hoover Complete performance or Kenmore intuition. Agreed with Performance reviews - used is a great option for that budget. A used Miele, Sebo, Oreck or Sanitare

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.

Kenmore intuition BU4050 is a much better machine than this. You want something *bagged*.

Kenmore intuition BU4050 since you have rugs and pets.

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.

I 2nd the bu4050. Even tho it's pink its amazing for the price

Kenmore Intuition BU4050 is the best for the price for sure

Kenmore Intuition BU4050. Bagged and works incredibly well for under $200

Pretty happy with the Kenmore Intuition BU4050 that I just purchased for $190. I'm not a heavy vacuum because we have our house cleaned once a month, so I expect it will last a long time. I replaced an old bag less Shark... I was always happy with the suction but the mess of bagless was awful.

The Simplicity Allergy is a touch above that $200 mark with Black Friday sales and is my favorite budget machine for primarily carpet cleaning. If you can't stretch the extra dough take a look at the Kenmore Intuition line, BU4050 and BU4022 specifically. Both machines have all the accessories you need and cleaning wands.

The Kenmore Intuition BU4050 is probably the best value option around at the moment. Sounds like it would meet your needs quite well.

The Kenmore Intuition BU4050 is currently $180. I think it’s the best value upright vacuum around at the moment. It would be a colossal upgrade over a cordless stick.

I have two recommendations for you. If you're ok with a bagged vacuum, I’d go with the Kenmore BU4050 [https://amzn.to/3ULrUBD](https://amzn.to/3ULrUBD) It has great suction on carpet, keeps dust sealed in HEPA bags, and comes with a powered pet tool that works well for hair on stairs and furniture. If you’d rather go bagless, the Shark Navigator [https://amzn.to/4mnnuwA](https://amzn.to/4mnnuwA) is my go to choice for under $200. It’s powerful, has a switch to go between hard floors and carpet, and the lift away canister makes it great for stairs and tight spots. Both work well for pet hair and carpet.

You may have to choose what you want the most because most vacuums in this price range won't meet all of your requirements. 1. Tile. The vacuum needs brushroll shutoff or a hard floor brush. 2. Shag. The vacuums needs carpet height adjustment. 3. Detach/Liftaway. Most liftaways do not have carpet height adjustment. 4. Bagsless. Bagless vacuums don't fit under furniture as well, they have a shorter lifespan, and they require more maintenance. [Kenmore Intuition BU4050](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-BU4050-Intuition-Eliminator-Handi-Mate/dp/B09FJF627G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3DTDRFZMJUNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hU92ethtZpx8ZJWnI9IzmaggmpH4WMfflVpbIaQZuC21DKTsnFtDiKTILS4B8m3ouK_NVDyhxDq1yeiAtDMzEgLdWvsf54AGAojsbh-UBjDs0i7IfupkMlkKp7uS02qqYQBq7ek8JIUmdBjhU5xLpR4CMOvaBE7tyfBxdFv2vsZfabBebxKxReMPhrO05776N2AwQBNNuqfDVNMKjhTJUV4Rb6aJslhgOASDxm6-Hvs.IkY49Db6-rrGHp7KXlZCs5N0FS96x_wJBBU7rJx0N-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1742062871&sprefix=kenmore%2Bvacuu%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) $179. Positives: Upright, brushroll shutoff for hard floors, liftaway, hepa filtration. Negatives: no carpet height adjustment, the suction control might be enough to work on shag but it might stall out on shag, hepa bags. With a bagged vacuum you simply change the bag when it gets full around 2 months, so you only use around 6 bags a year, there's no filters to wash and no bins to shake out the dust. [Hoover WindTunnel Tangle Guard UH77110](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-WindTunnel-Tangle-Guard-Bagless-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner-UH77110-New/1603987558?classType=VARIANT&from=/search) $179. Positives: upright, brushroll shutoff for hard floors, hepa filter, adjustable gates might make this compatible with shag but it may not. Negatives: no liftaway, no carpet height adjustment. [Hoover MaxLife Power Drive Swivel XL UH75210](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-MAXLife-Power-Drive-Swivel-XL-Pet-Bagless-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner-with-HEPA-Media-Filtration-UH75210-New/403089297?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1200&from=/search) $129. Positives: upright, carpet height adjustment, hepa filter. Negatives: no brushroll shutoff, no liftaway. You can supplement an upright with a small canister vacuum like the [Eureka Mighty Mite 3670H](https://www.walmart.com/ip/EUREKA-3670H-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner-w-2-bags-Blue/54151714?classType=VARIANT&from=/search) $69. This will give you a flexible hose and tools. They're also decent on hard floors, better when you add a dedicated hard floor brush. And hepa bags are available.

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.

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?

Pink I got you! [Hetty 160](https://www.qvc.com/numatic-hetty-160-canister-vacuum-accessory-kit.product.H368726.html?recommendationTypeId=QUS-AT-PDP-Z2&recommendationLocation=1&recommendationModuleType=PRODUCT_CAROUSEL&sc=DTLR&referringItem=H369070) $393. This is a dry canister vacuum. Hetty has strong suction and is quiet too. Great for hard floors and tools. So-so on rugs because there's no carpet powerhead, you'll probably want to add a Wessel Werk Turbo brush. Hetty has large hepa bags and fits standard 1.25 inch tools and brushes. [Sebo K3](https://sebo.us/product/airbelt-k) $899 in pastel pink. The K3 has a carpet powerhead so it will really get hair out of carpets and rugs. Sebos come with a extended 10 year warranty from authorized dealers. [Sebo Felix](https://sebo.us/product/felix) $749 if you want an upright vacuum. You can choose the base color from red, blue, and white, and then you can additionally change the outer filter to have pink flowers or red roses. [Kenmore Intuition BU4050](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-BU4050-Intuition-Eliminator-Handi-Mate/dp/B09FJF627G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3KH1EF46LBDRT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sIqqR2yLLDVKIHm4bFFZodRBkQNwAA6-ROBwJWtvMyyR34Dq7c5L64iSLRUdnQEasQAvVibWQkizN9etcmtq17m9H5xuRNAv_0OiRR4qQOp6y02PCX-1rOub2dkSuAFrATrjDnLR0SWeOb_-GLZMAUbQPxOCQudMfsDHzvmmXpkCDTpcbwTkBmVHJsLUQGqVVtkEXffjG_P4Z2IpgcxGEm1WlbDPJ0MX6qjCAqg19Lk.QLU13PiyeYNGDwFfQObmcv0yT3Nfftiv05yEywePCJc&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1739080428&sprefix=kenmore%2Caps%2C717&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) isn't a BIFL vacuum but gets honorable mention for it's rose gold color. I agree with others, also get something like this [Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 1 gal wet/dry vacuum](https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-1-Gal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-Kit-with-4-0-Ah-Battery-Charger-and-Replacement-Filter-PCL733K-A32VC05/324722460?MERCH=REC-_-fbr-_-327696620-_-2-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a) $149 so your spouse isn't tempted to use your nice household vacuum.

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

I do not recommend the eureka power speed. It does not have a legitimate filtration system and will blow dust right back into the air. Shark isn’t the most recommended machine on this market but some are far better than others. The Navigator Lift-Away NV350 series or NV360 (Walmart) are actually decent cleaners inexpensive if maintained properly. There’s a few things to keep an eye on and they can last quite a long time. 1. Keep the lint screen in the dust bin clean. Hair can sometimes wrap around it. It’s easy to access through the top of the bin. 2. Keep the brush roll free of hair. There is a built-in groove that allows you to easily cut hair. 3. Filters. Purchase a jumbo pack online for $20. Wash the foam and felt pre-motor filters once a month and just replace them every 3. Do not wash the post motor HEPA filter, and replace every 6 month I’ve found these to work well on carpet and hard floor. There is a suction reducing valve on the hose handle that makes it work well on tricky rugs. The Kenmore Intuition upright is another great inexpensive choice. It’s bagged and eliminates the hassle of constant bagless maintenance. Also look at a Kenmore 200 or 400 series canister. Canisters are better for lots of different floor surfaces. You can get a Kenmore pet powermate mini power nozzle that fits the 200 / 400 for extra tough stuff and the fitting it uses is generic so lots of attachments will work with it. I think this is probably going to be your best bet. The 400 series goes on sale online for $220 if you can stretch

Canisters aren’t that much more bulky, in my opinion. The 31150 is a good one or the Intuition. Note: the 31150 is 20ish lbs so it’s on the heavy side.

Kenmore Intuition is what you're looking for then. Under $200, has good performance with good size bags, and has brushroll shuf-off control so it works great on hard floors.

It's a great vacuum, I think you'll be very happy with it.

I've been using a Kenmore intuition. It's under $200 and picks up dog hair, kid crumbs, etc really well. 2 bedrooms have carpet, the rest of the house is hardwood.

Go for a Kenmore Intuition. It's compact and will actually last. Avoid Bissell.

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

Never buy a Bissell. While their higher end models have excellent filtration (HEPA filters and sealed systems) the only problem is you can't wash them. Every Bissell I've had, I find if you wash their "washable" filters, they stink after. Like the exhaust will smell like wet musky dog. So it's best to replace them. Never had experience with Hoover. But both Bissell and Hoover are low quality compared to Shark, Dyson and Miele. Dysons offer great raw suction, however I don't care for the canisters. After a period of use, you'll have to clean those cyclones as they'll get full of dust. Also, they aren't that good on high pile carpeting or rugs (they're difficult to handle on high pile carpeting and they tend to get door rugs sucked up into the brush roll). I used to run Sharks. I actually collected a few. I had an old model I salvaged that worked good on carpets, I had one of the first powered lift aways. That was my all time favorite because it worked the best especially on carpets of all heights, not good on door rugs because the rug would get stuck in the brush roll due to the suction, did well on hard floors, not as good as their duo clean models. I had 2 different duo cleans (one powered lift away one not) you definitely want the powered lift away model. It'll clean under your beds unlike the regular lift away (I had the la500 that wasn't a powered lift away, I loved it. The power fins don't get hair tangles like a traditional brush roll and the duo clean cleaned my hard floors amazing, but the powered lift away I'd use to clean under beds) one of the best things about the power fins is vacuuming your mattress. If you've never done this, then I'd highly recommend the Shark Vertex or Stratos. You'll be absolutely disgusted at what it pulls out your mattress. I no longer use a bagless vacuum though. I recently had the privilege of salvaging a mid 90s Oreck. When I salvage and fix a vacuum, I always would test it on my carpet and see how it preforms against my Shark Nv752 and if they'd do well I'd keep them (sometimes I'd sell them if I didn't want it), well I used the Oreck first then went behind it with the Shark nv752 and the canister was empty. So I was disappointed my shark wasn't as good as a bagged vacuum. I bought a Kenmore Intuition and put it up against my nv752 and it also did better than the Shark. So I ended up selling 3 of my sharks and gave the 752 to my grandmother to replace her old shark nv501. She loves it and she says it's good enough for her needs and it worked better than her old one. The good thing about going to a good quality bagged vacuum is not having to clean the filters ever month and not having to dump the canister after every use. So far (after 4 months of having the Oreck and Kenmore), I rather the Oreck for carpets and I rather their HEPA bags because you get literally no smell. The Kenmore I find will have a bit of a smell after sitting up between uses. However I suck up some downy crystals every so often, but they make special odor elimination tablets for bagged vacuums. So they are pretty much low maintenance compared to bagless. Idk your budget, but if I were in your shoes, these are the exact 2 vacuums I'd recommend for you: the Shark AZ2002 Vertex (if you want bagless, comes with a crevice tool, dusting/upholstery tool and I do believe it comes with an air powered turbo tool) or the Kenmore 81615 (if you want bagged, it's a canister vacuum so it'll be lighter for you to handle and great accessories. It comes with a multi floor power head, a hard floor only attachment, crevice tool, dusting brush and a motorized mini brush roll - a motorized version of a turbo tool). Both would be great multi floor options, the advantage of the shark vertex is the power fins so no hair tangled brush roll, and it'll clean your mattress amazing, the advantage of the Kenmore is you have 2 floor cleaning tools so it'll be better of a multi surface cleaner and it has a motorized turbo tool instead of air powered compared to the Shark. If you want one for the shark you have to buy it separately for like 40- 50 dollars. Price wise, the Shark AZ2002 costs about $420, the Kenmore costs $312 (prices brand new on Amazon). Personally if I were you, I'd go with the Kenmore for the better accessories and slightly cheaper price. Plus no big box store sells them. You have to get it via Amazon or on the Kenmore website. I hope this info helps and sorry it was so much lol. Please let me know what you chose to get and I'd love to hear how it works for you

I own an embarrassing amount of vacuum cleaners. My Kirby is my absolute favorite!! However, a part fell off it and I misplaced it. I didn’t want to spend a ton so I just bought a Kenmore Intuition and I’m really impressed how well in works on both my wood floors and carpeted rooms. Plus it weighs a fraction of what my Kirby does

Get a Kenmore Intuition.

I just bought a Kenmore Intuition at about that price point. Hadn't used a vacuum with a bag in years but so far I am really happy with it particularly at this price point. (Hard wood floors with rugs, tile in kitchen and bath)

Adding that I have a "house rabbit" who is molting right now and it works well with all the fur

I love my kenmore intuition!

They are high maintenance in that you have to clean and change filters frequently. Dumping out the dust cup is also a pain. If you truly want something easy get a bagged machine like a Kenmore Intuition.

Kenmore Intuition bagged vacuum. Anything without a bag is just more mess and cleaning with pets. Used them for years and went through 3 sharks.

I have a Kenmore Intuition and it’s been fantastic. I looked into the German brands, but couldn’t justify paying $1k for a vacuum.

Just bought the kenmore intuition based on recs here and I love it!

Kenmore Intuition with the brushroll hair cutting thingy

I have that Kenmore Intuition upright vacuum... It's freaking great!

Intuition it is. Appreciate you taking the time!

I’m going to go for the Intuition! Thank you for taking the time to help me out!

I bought the kenmore intuition a year ago. I love the suction, but unfortunately the hose has not held up. I vacuum daily (4 young kids, a dog, 4 cats plus we foster cats and now have 7 personal cats…this spring we had 14 kittens…it was insanity!). So daily hard floor vacuuming with a small hallway runner is a necessity. The hose keeps splitting at the handle, and no matter how often I electrical tape it, it keeps splitting more and more into the handle where I cannot tape. So now when I vacuum, I’m getting sandblasted in the face with dirty cat litter. Lovely. Also my magnetic wand connection randomly gives out, so the whole vacuum comes apart when I try to pull back while vacuuming. I loved it for about 4-6 months and now I hate the stupid thing. To me…a waste of money. I got 13-14 months out of it and am now searching for a better bagged upright vacuum. I also would have preferred a light on the wand (like the shark rocket has) but that’s just preference

Got a kenmore intuition bagged upright for $180 about a month ago and I'm really happy with it. It's pretty well recommended in that price range. It might not be one of the "buy once cry once" brands that "will last your whole life". But I've been really happy with it's cleaning ability and it's a well sealed hepa unit that won't just throw dust everywhere.

Fair enough, I've already conceded that, though. This is my first hepa/bagged vaccum. Would I spend $700 on something we could maintain & repair in the future? Maybe. But that wasn't in the cards right now. I have faith it will last long enough while still sticking to a tight budget. Just needed to clean my floors without spitting dust everywhere :)

While Sebo and Miele's are great vacuums, there's no need to spend that much money. Simplicity and Kenmore make really good uprights. That will work on every floor surface and are very durable machines decently priced. Sorry you had to deal with the dyson...

That kenmore upright is the worst.