Kenmore - Intuition BU4050

After looking at the suggestions, I have decided to buy a Kenmore. However, I do not know which Kenmore to buy out of these: The one at Walmart suggested above is the following: Kenmore BU3040 Intuition Lite Bagged Upright Vacuum Lightweight Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with HEPA Filter, 3-in-1 Combination Tool, Handi-Mate for Carpet, Floor, Pet Hair, Red W/No Lift-up I found 2 Intutions on Amazon: Kenmore BU4050 Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum, liftup Cleaner with Hair Eliminator brushroll, pet Handi-Mate for Carpet, Hard Floor, Rose Gold Kenmore BU4022 Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum Lift-Up Carpet Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with HEPA Filter, 3-in-1 Combination Tool, HandiMate for Floor, Pet Hair, Green I also found 2 Cannister versions on Amazon with high ratings: Kenmore 600 Series Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum with Pet PowerMate, Pop-N-Go Brush, 2 Motors, HEPA Filter, Aluminum Telescoping Wand, Retractable Cord and 4 Cleaning Tools, Purple Kenmore 81214 200 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaning Tools, Orange I don't really know the difference between these 5 options, which one would you suggest out of these for my purposes? Edit: I researched them a bit more and went with the rose gold one. I think its good enough for my purposes

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

The 4050 or 600 series. The rest are missing too many features or compromised some other way. Which one of those comes down to budget and form factor preference.

1) The commonly recommended units in that price range are the BU4050 and Kenmore elite upright (great but bulky) 2) IMO yes it’s absolutely worth the premium. The Sebo is a commercial workhorse that you can use in your home. Plus it has a 10yr warranty if you purchase through a local dealer. I’d also look at the dart - some people here prefer it over the Felix.

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.

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**

Based on your needs and budget you absolutely want something **corded and bagged**. They clean better and last longer. Pick up a Kenmore Intuition BU4050 and be done with it. Bags are a small expense to have the vacuum actually work and last longer than 18 months.

Kenmore intuition BU4050. Bags are a ~$15-20 **per year** running cost.

Yes The hose is the Achilles heel. But it’s $15 on eBay and easily replaceable. Unfortunately, for the budget you won’t do better until you triple+ your budget.

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.

Bagged is definitely the way to go. With that budget look at Kenmore. The intuition BU4050 specifically.

No. Grab a Kenmore Intuition BU4050

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.

Save your money, frustration and time. Get a Kenmore BU4050 and you’ll be happy with the performance that will long outlast any bagless.

Priced high. Just note, that canister is very heavy compared to its German counterparts. If you’re looking for something that’ll last awhile that’s new, get a Kenmore BU4050 or 600 series.

The 600 is a canister, the BU4050 is an upright.

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 BU4050 does pretty good work for the price...

Kenmore Intuition BU4050 is the best for the price for sure

Obviously the felix and E3 are going to be the best bet... But maybe you can talk her into a Kenmore BU4050. Best bang for the back and has a bag. Does a tremendous job for the price

My wife runs a cleaning business and has a sebo e3 and d4...but she likes using the kenmore quite a bit and its the one we use at our house the most. Cheap, convenient, decently reliable, and does a great job cleaning

We own a cleaning business. We use Sebo E3 and D4. Currently also use a Kenmore Intuition BU4050 as an upright but will get a felix once we need another. Will never use a bagless Vacuum again, especially a Shark. They are junk and never last for the amount we use them. Bags are so much easier and cleaner, require very little maintenance besides changing a filter once or twice a year. Bags last a long time vs emptying a bin multiple times a day.

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

The felix or E3 would be my first choice with the Kenmore BU4050 coming in next especially for your budget. It will do what you need it to and is pretty reliable for the price

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

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.

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!

I'd suggest trying out the Kenmore Intuition. It's good on hard floor and carpet, and handle pet hair well. It's an upright that has about 4 lbs of in hand weight and a total weight of 15 lbs. Some variants of it, like the BU4050, allow you to lift away the canister without having to bend over much so you can use it on furniture as well. It's also bagged, which is ideal if you don't want a dust cloud when emptying. Ideally, I'd recommend finding a store that has a display unit so you can see if it's too heavy or causes you any pain while using it. Hope this helps!

For under 300 the kenmore bu4050 is a decent bagged machine which should be a bit better than the Bissell. Then if you dont have bad allergies when emptying canisters the dyson ball animal 3 would be an alternative. Moving up the chain, theres the sebo dart which is just a little over budget that comes with the et-1 head, its bagged but has really good filtration. If you'd like a canister, both miele and sebo have wonderful machines, but they will go above budget and electric power heads make cleaning carpet convenient. Alternatives like the simplicity s20 and some riccar uprights are also some ive seen recommended. As for the bagged vs bagless debate, bagged machines compact hair and dust, where cyclonic canisters "fluff" it up as it spins. A good bagged machine with a lot of hair should last 2+ months until the bag becomes dense. The sub really likes bagged, and I agree with many of the benefits, but at the end of the day its all based on what you'd like using most ☺️

Kenmore Intuition BU4050. Bags are not difficult or scary. I changed one this weekend. Popped the cover off my vacuum, pulled the bag straight off, placed a new one on, and put the cover back on. It took me maybe 30 seconds. The best part? I only have to change the bag every three months with two dogs, a cat, and a wife with very long hair :) Bagged vacuums are so much cleaner than bagless. No futzing with cleaning filters, no nasty dust cup, no dust blowing everywhere when you empty it.

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.

The Kenmore BU4050 is probably the best value vacuum around at the moment for your needs.

The bagged versions of this are much better. Check out the BU4050, it’s a great vacuum for the price.

The lower hose issue on the Intuition models is something that happens on all Sharks as well. My old Shark I had to replace the lower hose twice from cracking. It’s a 12ish dollar part and anyone who can turn a screwdriver can replace it. I wouldn’t let it turn you off from the Intuition, even with this flaw it’s a very good value vacuum.

Every inexpensive vacuum with a flexible hose on the floor head is susceptible to this issue. It’s a $15 part, and it takes less than an hour to replace if it does split(which will be after several years of use if it does). The Intuition models are superior cleaning machines compared to your old Shark Rocket. Despite this known problem, it’s still a worthwhile replacement.

The Kenmore BU4050 is one of the better options at this price point and for your situation.

5 years is a decent lifespan for a budget machine. I’d grab another Intuition if you liked it.

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.

Indeed. It will require less cleaning of the brush roll from hair wrap. It's a very good value vacuum cleaner.

Don't get a shop vac. You are having issues with hair wrap not clogs. Shop vacs are lousy for carpet and just unwieldly for in home use. Within your budget the Kenmore Intuition BU4050 might be your best bet. The brush roll does a very good job preventing hair wrap.

Kenmore BU4050. Best of the cheap, bagged uprights. Won’t last forever but none of the budget vacuums will. Works well and has a HEPA.

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.

Sharper Image only exists as a label these days. Unfortunately all of the pink cordless vacuums are cheap cordless vacuums. With single cyclones they clog quickly, and their cheap fixed batteries usually fail around 1 year so the whole vacuum is useless when the battery breaks or wears down. Here are a few pink vacuums I recommend: Kenmore Intuition BU4050 is a small pink corded upright vacuum, it's actually one of the best budget uprights under $200. NaceCare Hetty HET160 is a great canister vacuum for hard floors and rugs. Not great for fully carpeted rooms. Here's a few secondary picks: Kenmore DU5092 Bagless Upright Vacuum is not normally a vacuum I recommend because the bagless system is pretty dirty but it is better than the no-name cordless vacuums. Same with the Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX corded stick vacuum, it's not normally a recommended vacuum but it is better than the Sharper Image vacuum. What do you think?

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.

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.

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.

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.

I think you got it spot on. The Crossover DU3017 is a slightly better built vacuum and the Intuition BU4050 is better for allergies because it has a hepa bag and a hepa filter. The Crossover DU3017 has a fabric filter and a hepa filter and you'll need to empty the bin after each use. Slightly over budget you can get a few uprights that are both better built, have stronger suction, and equally good filtration. Kenmore 31140 Pet Friendly $249 is a powerful upright vacuum. It has carpet height adjustment, brushroll shutoff, hepa bags, and a hepa filter. Downside is it's heavy to lift up and it has a short hose. It's not too heavy to use. Prolux 7000 Upright Vacuum $264 is another powerful upright vacuum. It has a metal brushroll and metal brushroll and metal baseplate. It is average weight and lighter than the Kenmore 31140. It has hepa bags and a hepa filter. Downside is the brushroll is always on so it's not good for hard floors. I think you should choose one of the hepa bagged vacuums. What do you think?

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.

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.

Yeah it’s kinda crazy how you have to research the sellers on any marketplace now and inspect all your Amazon orders. The BU4050 brushroll should help reduce hair wrap but I haven’t found any brushroll that can eliminate it completely other than a vacuum with no brushroll. But then that’s not as good on carpets.

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 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

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.

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

Good place to start is SEBO Felix and Dart. I’m also A fan of the oreck power team: an oreck elevate series upright and a compact canister. Less expensive options that work well for small spaces and are more affordable: kenmore Intuition. It’s bagged, and does well on hard floor and carpet. Unfortunately there aren’t tons of bagged options that are compact and upright. Plenty of canisters though.

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.

For the money, hard to beat the Kenmore intuition. The bottom hose might split someday, but they’re all over eBay for very little cost.

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.

No, the Kenmore Intuition is a much better buy

Kenmore intuition just got mine 5 year warranty $160 on Amazon free shipping HEPA for allergies. It's bagged and corded but it's a million times better then my Dyson.

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

we have 2 cats, one with long hair and one with short hair but sheds much more than the long hair one. we have 600 sq ft of medium pile carpet in our house (2 bedrooms, hallway, and stairs). we used to go through decent bagless vacuums every year and just got tired of how gross it was to empty it and clean the filters. the suction would be awful after just one pass over the carpet, and i vacuum every day because i can’t live otherwise!! well now we have a bagged kenmore intuition and we are never getting a bagless vacuum again. the bags take months to fill and there is absolutely no mess and it has way better suction than a bagless. you can go to the vacuums subreddit and they will help you. it doesn’t need to be the exact vacuum we have, but dump bagless altogether. they suck, in the bad way lmao

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.

Never had a Dyson — bought a Kenmore intuition bagged last fall for a fraction of the price and I really like it. Also have a cheap cordless vacuum from Amazon, definitely does the job way better than a broom for quick clean ups and daily dog hair sweeps.

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.

I’ve been using a Kenmore Intuition daily since adopting my dog. It’s been a workhorse and I’d 100% recommend it.  A carpet rake may also help if the hair is intertwined with the carpet fibers. 

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

Kenmore Intuition with the brushroll hair cutting thingy

As crazy as it may sound I would just buy another Intuition tbh, it’s well under your budget and you really arent going to get better filtration for the price. If not then look for a Miele on marketplace.

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 :)

We got $175 on a Kenmore upright as a trade-in towards an E3 at an authorized dealer. If yours is in good shape, maybe you can try that route?

I wouldn't put anywhere near that much money into a stick, then you can get your Sebo that much sooner. Just an FYI, also, we had a Kenmore upright that was in great shape when we bought our Sebo, and we were able to get a $175 discount on a trade-in at an authorized dealer.

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...

The simplicity or kenmore uprights are pretty good and seem to hold up. Section remains strong even as the bag fills up. Both have attachments that are pretty good

That kenmore upright is the worst.

I don’t think so. I’ve had Dyson and Shark and the vacuum I have now is my ride or die: HEPA filter disposable bagged Kenmore.

It depends on what you mean by “repairing”. Repairing usually refers to replacing a worn belt, the brush roller gets hair tangled around it on the sides where you can’t cut it and needs to be taken out and cleaned, and the vacuum can get clogged and needs to be cleared out. If you want to do any of that, don’t get a shark, because you can’t open them up to do any of those basic things that you could do on most vacuums 10 years ago. Look at a simplicity, or kenmore for plug in. Or Henry quick for cordless 👍🏼