Comments on: Kenmore 81714 Bundle Ultra Plush Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum with Pet PowerMate, HEPA, Extended Telescoping Wand, Retractable Cord, and 3 Cleaning Tools, 700 Series, Gold

By: DianeG

DianeG — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:32:48 +0000

Excellent Vacuum
I’m writing this review after a year and a half of use. Overall, this vacuum has the best pick-up of any of the vacuums I’ve owned – that includes my Dyson and Shark models. I really love having the on/off and suction variation controls on the handle – this makes for a much easier use and less bending over (for one with back pain). The onboard accessory compartment is a great addition. The extendable wand and suction control lever are my two favorite things – it’s great to be able to customize the suction setting to avoid destroying delicate curtains or to prevent a throw rug from being pulled into the vacuum.I’m not giving it 5 stars due to the bulkiness of the light. The light is a handy feature, but it’s so large that I cannot vacuum under most furniture – something I could do with my other vacuums. Despite this, it’s still the best vacuum I’ve owned, and worth the extra step of using a dust mop to reach under furniture.

By: Marie Casey Stevens LeBrasseur

Marie Casey Stevens LeBrasseur — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:32:48 +0000

Excellent — but be careful
I’ve had this for almost a year, and adore it except for one thing. I’ll get that out of the way, because your mileage really may vary on my one complaint.(The ONLY) Complaint: The upholstery/pet attachment with the spinning wheel died screaming after about 3 uses cleaning the stairs. I’m going to get it repaired or replace it, but I bear the manufacturer NO ill will, because (read on)PROS!This thing has consumed so much cat hair I can’t believe our 5 cats have any fur left.I bought this about a few months after a ridiculously chaotic move after reading SO many reviews and asking SO many people.A few months.Do you have ANY idea how much 5 cats can shed in a few NORMAL months on thick carpet, let alone during and after a stressful move? New carpet in a BEDROOM. With SUNBEAMS. Do you have any idea how much DUST erupts from all the boxes as they go INTO that bedroom and get unpacked? Do you know how much cats just AMBLE AROUND when it’s bedtime? Or just loll around in the middle of the night, or get the zoomies? And SHED THE WHOLE TIME?But the Kenmore did not complain. It did not falter. It ATTACKED that carpet with ZERO complaint and made the brand-new carpet look brand-new again. POOF.Was it heavy? NOPE. It made me honestly wonder why may parents had an upright vacuum cleaner while I was growing up.It even GOT THE CAT HAIR off my velvet quilt with one of the other attachments, said hello to a kitty under the bed effortlessly because it’s unbelievably maneuverable, and got cobwebs I’m WAY too short to get.And watching the cats react to the retractable cord…well, I love my cats, but that’s hilarious EVERY time.So that one attachment surrendered on the stairs. FINE. Honestly, it REALLY wouldn’t surprise me if that was partially user error pressing too hard because I didn’t know you didn’t have to. And I am SO pleased with this vacuum. Even if the cats are deeply suspicious.

By: Paul Nell

Paul Nell — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:32:47 +0000

Great Product
After a year, the vacuum performs well. Suction is strong and HEPA filter performs well. Product seems well engineered and reasonably constructed.

By: PollyAnna

PollyAnna — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:32:47 +0000

Love it! (But wish I could change a few things)
Compared to my old vacuum, this is a dream! I love that it is so lightweight and it picks up the dirt & dog hair very well. I like the tools are right on board and it’s many features are very appealing. The issues I have are: it’s awkward to switch the carpet pile height (ex-low to high); the canister does not follow you well so you have to pick it up to move it and it gets heavy; I get shocked when I’m vacuuming carpet and I touch the metal wand to help guide/steer the PowerMate; it would be nice to be able to disconnect the end of the wand and have a built in end-piece rather than having to put on the attachment. With 2 very furry dogs I use the pet hair attachment a lot and I like it but don’t love it. The brush stops spinning when you roll it across furniture but if you can manage to keep the brush spinning then it does a great job of picking up the fur. Overall I love it and am happy with the purchase.