Kenmore 500 Series DC5070

Pros

• Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  An automatic cord rewind lets you tap a button to retract the 24-foot cable into the body, keeping storage tidy and, according to owners, holding up well with regular use.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviewers with dogs and cats highlight the self-cleaning Hair Eliminator brushroll and strong suction, saying it keeps up with heavy shedding on carpets and hard floors without constant detangling.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Owners find assembly simple, saying the hose and wand clip into the canister quickly and the parts fit together intuitively even on the first use.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviews describe the controls as user friendly, with a handle switch for carpet or hard floors plus clear LED and brush status lights that make it easy to see how the vacuum is set.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviewers say the main floorhead and onboard tools clip on and release with a simple push-button or foot tap, making it painless to swap attachments mid-clean.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
  Washable prefilters and a rear HEPA filter capture very fine dust and allergens, and the vacuum earns excellent emissions scores for keeping captured debris from leaking back into the room.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  Reviewers consistently praise the DC5070's dual-motor suction as extremely strong, gripping carpets, rugs, and hard floors for a deep clean that outperforms many cordless or budget canister vacuums.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
  Users say the canister excels on hard floors, pulling in dust, hair, and scattered debris and leaving hardwood and tile looking freshly cleaned with one or two passes.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  The transparent, bagless dust cup lifts out easily and opens cleanly, letting users see when it is full, dump debris in seconds, and avoid buying replacement bags.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  Owners describe the vacuum as straightforward to use, with simple controls, a self-cleaning brushroll, an easy-empty dustbin, and auto cord rewind combining to make day-to-day cleaning fast and convenient.
• Dual motors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  Dual motors drive both the floorhead and suction, giving the DC5070 strong cleaning power on soft carpets and hard floors compared with many single-motor or cordless models.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  A roughly 24-foot power cord provides generous reach across rooms, so many users can vacuum multiple areas from one outlet before needing to unplug.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The Hair Eliminator brushroll automatically clears wrapped hair, so pet owners rarely need to stop and cut strands from the roller even in homes with long hair or multiple pets.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Reviewers consistently praise the DC5070’s dual-motor suction for extremely strong carpet cleaning that grips rugs and pulls out embedded dirt better than many cordless or budget canister vacuums.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  A long, telescoping wand, flexible handle, and smooth-tracking canister make it easy to steer around furniture, move between rooms, and lift or pivot the unit when needed.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  The long telescoping wand and low-profile floorhead let users vacuum deep under beds, sofas, and other low furniture, so they rarely need to move heavy pieces to reach dust and pet hair.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Most reviewers see the DC5070 as a strong value at its mid-range price, citing pet-friendly features, HEPA filtration, and powerful cleaning that are uncommon among similarly priced canister vacuums.
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The built-in headlight and indicator LEDs help users see debris under sofas and beds and confirm which cleaning mode is active while they vacuum.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Users report that the hose, wand, and light canister together make staircase cleaning manageable, especially for homes juggling both carpeted steps and hard treads.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The detachable handle and wand make it practical for above-floor jobs like upholstery, stairs, and car interiors, so many households treat it as an all-around cleaner.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Included crevice and combination tools give decent versatility for edges, furniture, and car interiors, though some pet owners wish there were a separate powered pet tool.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  The mid-sized canister stands upright and keeps hose and cord contained, but several reviewers caution that its larger footprint can feel bulky to store in very tight closets.
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Bagless operation eliminates recurring bag purchases, but owners still need to budget for periodic HEPA filter replacements to keep performance and filtration strong.