An upright will store in less space, but a canister with a power nozzle is more versatile overall.
Kenmore canisters are a solid choice. SEBO and Miele will last longer, but obviously cost a substantial amount more.
Look at the Kenmore 400 model canister if you can stretch your budget a bit. The BC3005 you mentioned is fine, just basic. The 400 has a brush roll that will help fight hair wrap - not completely maintenance free, but it will help.
[Kenmore 400 Series Canister](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSCZ3DQC?tag=psuni-01-US-5242-20&ascsubtag=wtbs_6913e60ca7cf93504d9c3701&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1)
Another good Kenmore option - no headlight, but has a motorized hand tool for cleaning upholstery and carpeted stairs.
[Kenmore 600 Series Canister](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Lightweight-PowerMate-Telescoping-Retractable/dp/B08JTVDQ2G/ref=sr_1_25_sspa?crid=1I18RL2986WQH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6Fn4OpKesA18owJ4AkuZmLz7lPijX9OgwfJUqg7ZKqc.57mmEf7sldXE_dq4vWFtlbXJKaRp3igZtaItDQTWW3w&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bbc3005&qid=1762912077&s=home-garden&sprefix=kemore%2Bbc3005%2Cgarden%2C107&sr=1-25-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5998aa40-ec6f-4947-a68f-cd087fee0848&xpid=0zDbpWio-ad1_&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGZfbmV4dA&th=1)
Came here to say this too!! I’m on my second one already after I broke my first and tried to use other “cooler” and more modern brands. My Kenmore 600 can’t be beat. 🤘🏽
[Kenmore 600 Series Pet 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](https://a.co/d/04Hn2PPp)
Honestly, I LOVE this vacuum, we’ve bought different ones before but by far this has been the best. Hypoallergenic bags, pet attached. We’ve bought it twice after buying other options including shark, Dyson and Bissell. Then we came back to this model even though is “older.” Also, I totally severed the cable and couldn’t repair it afterward (even though I did try). We had our first one for about 5.5 years btw, and unfortunately I was out or warranty when I broke it 😅
We have a Texas heeler and a Golden, the heeler sheds 3x as much as our golden ever did.
We do have a separate Bissell surface/carpet cleaner that’s amazing we’ve had to use like 3 times cause ours pets had been sick and honestly I love the combo of having the two.
[BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Turbo Upright Carpet Cleaner, 35799](https://a.co/d/0bdTa6pL)
Hope this helps!
Actually, in the sub-$500 range, the Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum with Pet PowerMate, Pop-N-Go Brush would be an excellent choice. HEPA filtration, powered brush roll for carpets, adjustable brush height, the brush roll can be turned off for hard floors, useful attachments.
I also found a "near-new, used only a couple of times", Kenmore 600 series on Facebook, as our other Kenmore finally bit the dust after about 15 years. I also can tell the build quality of this 600 isn't the same from previous models, but knowing that we are in the age of planned obsolescence on pretty much everything, I realize this canister won't last 15 years. But, it will do the job as we will be looking to downsize and the future is uncertain of what kind of flooring we will have. Still looking for a light, day-to-day quick to pick up vacuum mainly for fur of 2 Golden's and 4 cats, especially for carpeted stairs. Since the Golden's are in the "get rid of the summer coat" season, I try to brush daily to keep down clumps of fur everywhere, but still need to vacuum and or carpet rake nearly every day in high shedding season.
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