KW3010 Bagged Canister Vacuum

If you are used to cordless fitting into small spaces and being lighter in the hand, you will probably prefer a canister over an upright. They do have the canister itself you have to pull behind you, but with wheels and modern lightweight materials, it's not a big deal, just something to get used to so you aren't wacking into the edges of walls or running over the cat, lol. You're going to want bagged for continued performance. Bagless are good, while they are good. But as you've seen, it doesn't last. Filters clog, cyclones clog, dust gets into the motor and slows it down, it's a whole mess. They require frequent emptying and regular maintenance for continued performance, and even then you are slowing the downhill slide, not stopping it. Bagged vacuums, you replace the bag a couple times a year, cut thread or hair off the brushroll as needed, maybe replace a belt once a year, that's all. Currently Kenmore are generally your best bet for a canister on a budget, they have a range of models with similar performance, and a good assortment of prices, generally based on various features like hose length, cord length, included attachments, onboard attachment storage, etc, not based on one performing better or worse than the other. Their standard models with powerheads range from around 200 to around 500 dollars, depending on the features you are looking for. We currently have the lowest of the low in their model line, not even one of the standard models, the KW3010, it's straight suction only, no powerhead, manual cordwinder, as basic a vacuum as you can get, currently around 65 dollars on Amazon. But it has amazing suction, does great for bare floors and above floor cleaning, large bags, long cord, and it does a decent job on carpet with the included nozzle, though a bit better with the Wessell Werk tk286 turbo nozzle we bought to use with it. (Personally I feel like the standard nozzle does better for deep down dust and grit, and the turbo does better for pet hair, surface dirt, and carpet grooming, so we alternate which one we use, sometimes one, sometimes the other).

Just get a regular canister Kenmore or Panasonic vacuum. All those stick and battery vacuums are gimmicks. $300-$500 dollars, will last you forever. Maximum suction, 30' retracting cord, HEPA bag - hose arm and head will go under furniture. I have 2 story home with hardwood and cat. Amazing how much dander a single cat can generate in a day. I vacuum every couple days when I see that thin layer on the floor. Cat's 7 years old, vacuum is 22 years old.

Just don't by a stick one - useless. Get either an upright or a canister corded one - maximum real suction power. I have 2 canister corded vacuums, Kenmore and Panasonic, one for each floor level of our home. Work perfect for hardwood and carpeted.

I have a Kenmore canister and the Panasonic equivalent both for 25+ years running fine. Nothing has every broken so parts are no concern. Just replaced the filters every 10 years or when my brain reminds me :D.

Sorry, you don't want corded canister. We've had 2 Kenmore canisters for 25 years, 2 story, 2500 sq ft. and they work wonderfully.

I own 2 regular kenmore corded canister bag vacuums bought for \~$320 each. The vacuum rolls around following you. They have a beater head for carpet and another for hardwood. Nothing fancy, but both heads and arms go flat to allow you to vacuum under furniture. The suction is scary strong and they have not had any problems for the past 20 years. They will try and suck up anything in or near their path.

Many have bag issues/user error with kenmore/miele/sebo which reflects in reviews. Have just changed 1 bag in a kenmore myself with no issues - thinking overfilling and not seating the bag correctly is whats causing 2 issues for many. Bag changing etc is not something to do carelessly in any vac but can prove to be too difficult of a task for many which is no suprise with how enept the population is with basics.

Get a bagged kenmore canister.

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

Everyone says Shark. I had many Shark vacuums. The filters suck. The canisters suck. The brush rolls suck. When they broke or died it was impossible to find anyone who was willing to repair them. I decided to switch to a bagged canister style vacuum. I started with a kenmore because I wasn’t sure I’d like the canister style and Kenmore vacuums are fairly inexpensive. I really liked it. Although it was super heavy. The bags are much cleaner and easier to deal with than the shark canisters. One bag lasts a week or more which means I’m not dumping the canister multiple times during one clean. Filters don’t get as dirty. The Kenmore died after a year but I was able to get it repaired for cheap enough (was a fuse or something). I saved up $ and bought a Miele bagged canister style vacuum and I love it so much. Superior suction. Superior filtration. Light weight. Will never go back to the crappy shark vacuums. I’m a Miele for life. And I can get it repaired or serviced at my local vacuum repair place. I probably spent as much on all the sharks I bought as I did on the Miele.

I would strongly suggest a Kenmore bagged canister on Amazon. Not too pricey and bagged is MUCH better for allergies and pet owners

Unfortunately you’ve come to the realization that a lot of Kirby owners do. Unless you have wall to wall carpeting there not much use. I’ve had several dyson’s they’re ok. I have a strong preference for a bagged canister vacuum such as a Kenmore, especially for shag, the power head is light and won’t bog down. Some have adjustable suction as well. Meiles are really good and quiet just make sure you get a powered brush not a turbo or air driven.