Kenmore 81615 600 Series Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum

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)

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.

Look at Kenmore then. 600 series or BU4050

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**

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.

For that budget, Kenmore 600 or elite canister vac. If you want to add some of your own money, Miele C1 cat and dog is hands down the better option.

Kenmore BU4050 or 600 series pop and go. Both are corded and bagged which is the gold standard.

For the price you really can’t do better. There are definitely better vacuums. But they cost 2-3x+ more.

For what it’s worth the C1 cat and dog is on sale for $630. Short of that, Kenmore 600 or 800 series canister. I’d strongly advocate for the Miele though.

I had a kenmore caister. Worked great and lasted 10 years. Much more affordable than sebo or miele.

Get a bagged kenmore canister.

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.

I purchased a Kenmore 600 series based on info from this group and I will never look back.

I’ve got a kenmore 600. A bit heavy and bulky but it does great on carpet and floor. I would rate 8 out of 10.

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.

If you’re looking for lower budget the Kenmore 400/600 series canister or higher end, Sebo K3 or Miele C1 Cat Dog. Kenny’s will last for a 5/7 years, especially if you take of them. Their German counterparts will get you more like 20 years with proper care.