Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum

Pros

• Suction & Airflow 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Most reviews describe strong, effective suction, especially with the powered nozzle on carpets; one user report strongly disagrees, citing poor pickup on hard floors and only okay carpet performance.
• Stair Cleaning 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Stair cleaning gets positive mentions thanks to a stable canister stance and a dedicated stair grip/parking behavior plus a motorized tool.
• Versatility 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
• Area Rug Handling 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Area rugs are generally handled well, especially with height adjustments; thick rug edges can occasionally snag the canister or head.
• Bag-full indicator 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Bag-full indication is repeatedly described as helpful for timing maintenance, reducing guesswork.
• Cord length 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.2
  Cord length and overall reach are frequently praised for covering rooms from one outlet.
• Controls & UI 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Handle controls and surface switches are praised for being within thumb reach, including power adjustment and carpet/hard floor toggles.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Upholstery cleaning is strong with the included tools, including quick pickup of fine debris on cushions and good reach for above-floor work.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Crevice and groove pickup is described as strong with the included crevice tool and bristle channels that allow debris to pass through and get sucked in.
• Accessories & Tools 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  The accessory set is consistently highlighted as useful and fairly comprehensive, typically including crevice, dusting, bare-floor, and pet-focused tools.
• Onboard tool storage 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  Onboard/internal tool storage is viewed as a major convenience when present, reducing lost accessories and keeping swaps quick.
• Headlight & LED lights 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  LED or headlight features are described as genuinely helpful for spotting debris under furniture and in darker corners.
• Automatic standby switch 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.1
  Some versions include an automatic standby behavior where the nozzle stops when the handle is lifted and restarts when set down.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.1
  Real-world use reports solid medium-pile performance, sometimes needing a second pass in heavily soiled areas.
• Pet-Ready Features 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  Pet-focused tools are commonly included and can pull hair well, but long hair may wrap the brush roll and reduce effectiveness unless maintained.
• Tool-change simplicity 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.1
  Tool swaps and controls are generally straightforward, with secure click-in connections and accessible compartments.
• Automatic shutoff for obstructions 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Overload/obstruction protection is mentioned via automatic shutoff and a reset button when the brush head stalls on thick carpet or jams.
• Clogging & debris prevention 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Airflow is described as staying steady as the bag fills in some content, but brush-roll clogs/wrap can still interrupt cleaning and require quick intervention.
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Ongoing costs depend on the variant: bagless can reduce recurring spend but still needs filter replacements; bagged versions add bag costs but can be cleaner for allergy households.
• Cord management 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Cord rewind and management are mostly convenient, though occasional rewind jamming or plug pull-outs are mentioned.
• Maintenance requirements 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9
  Maintenance is straightforward but ongoing: change bags or empty bins, replace HEPA filters periodically, and check the brush roll for wrapped hair.
• Bin & Bag 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  The review set is split between bagged HEPA and bagless-bin variants; bags are praised for clean disposal, while bagless bins save recurring costs but expose dust during emptying.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9
  Test-focused reviews report very strong low-pile carpet pickup, with occasional scatter of larger debris like rice that may take extra passes.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  Pet hair pickup on carpets is mixed: decent in lab-style testing but not class-leading, with better results reported by some multi-pet households using the powered pet tool.
• Overall durability/longevity 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
  Longevity ranges from multi-year, multi-move success stories to warnings that some modern units may not match older Kenmore durability, making model/version important.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.9
  High-pile and shag handling is a standout in several reviews, though brush-roll overload stops can happen on thick pile and may require a reset.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  Hard floors show excellent fine dust pickup in test results and user reports, provided the correct floor tool/settings are used.
• Floorhead design 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
  The floorhead is often described as bulky but highly capable, with swivel steering and multiple height settings that help it transition across surfaces.
• Noise level 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
  Noise is usually described as moderate to fairly quiet for a powered canister, but one long-term user report flags it as louder than premium European models.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  Large debris on hard floors is typically captured well, though a brush head can plow or scatter debris if approached too fast or at the wrong angle.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Edge and baseboard cleaning is mixed: above-average in some tests but also called out as a weak spot versus top performers, especially at certain angles.
• Hair-removal channel issues 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.8
  Hair can collect around the brush roll or channels on some heads; occasional cleaning is needed to avoid jams or overload stops.
• Filtration / Dust Containment 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.6
  Filtration is generally praised for dust/allergen control via HEPA or sealed-style systems, but one reviewer reports a filter door/fit issue that let dust and odors escape.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.6
  Tangle resistance is average: some users report anti-tangle benefits, while others note wrap that can trigger stalls and needs periodic clearing.
• Dried-On Stain Removal 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.5
  Handling is generally good for a canister, with smooth transitions and a swiveling head; however, weight and a bulky head can make tight-space work feel less nimble.