Kenmore 8161 600 Series

Name: Kenmore 8161 600 Series
Brand: Kenmore
SKU: 64162c7cbf3e34bda41454b2
Rating: 0.0 (61 reviews)

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Great suction power

Adjustable features

Ability to clean all surfaces, including pet hair

Thoughtful placement of tools

Good customer service

Not durable for some users

Heavy and difficult to maneuver for some users

On/off switch placement is inconvenient for some users

Verdict

Overall, the Kenmore 8161 600 Series vacuum cleaner has received mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its powerful suction and adjustable features, but some have found it heavy and difficult to maneuver. The placement of the on/off switch has also been a point of contention for some users. However, the vacuum cleaner has been praised for its ability to clean all surfaces, including pet hair, and for its thoughtful placement of tools. While some users have experienced durability issues, others have had positive experiences with Kenmore's customer service.

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Has a serious design flaw (bought 9/15/18) ***UPDATED 1/31/19***

Well, this vacuum was a replacement for a 20+ year old Kenmore canister vacuum that finally gave up the ghost. In the beginning, it worked great. It’s very adjustable, felt a little bit lighter than my old one, and I liked that the power switch is on the handle. But one issue I don’t like is that th...

81714, a powerful vacuum

I had a 20 year old bagless Dyson Slim. It had good suction but the attachments fell off and it was cumbersome to use. The dust bin was messy and hard to empty. I looked for a vacuum for quite a while and really wanted a cordless stick. It seemed that there were issues with them, including short bat...

I really liked that my old Kenmore vacuum cleaner had an on/off switch on the top of the wand you hold to vacuum. This one has it on the canister. When I'm trailing the canister behind me, it's annoying to have to go to it if I want to shut off the vacuum for a minute. And my old one had a regular h...

Low quality which got even worse

I like functionality, size, design, the fact that it has disposable vacuum bag, super powerful engine. I don't like that the vacuum cleaner is not durable. We started having problems after two months. We have used it very moderately: I clean one tiny (tile floor) apartment 360 sf with one 4’x5’ rug,...

This will be the last Kenmore product I buy. I had high hopes for this vacuum, but there are several things I don't like. First, the latch on the exhaust outlet on the back doesn't work well. I have to work with it to get it latched and if I store the vacuum on its end as instructed, the latch comes...

The Quality Is Apparent

Besides using the vacuum for normal floor cleaning, you can easily clean the edges and corners of your room with the Kenmore 81614 canister vacuum cleaner. This Kenmore canister vac combines the affordable price, quality and performance in a unit that are design for all-surfaces cleaning including t...

Kenmore Elite 21814 Pet Friendly CrossOver

I purchase the model 21814 Kenmore Elite as a gift for my son's small 1 floor apartment.

Would I want this for myself? No. I don't like canister vacuums & I like a very good brand of vacuum (No. Not a Dyson. They're over priced flimsy plastic of junk). I have a 10 year old Miele swivel upright vacu...

Better engineering maybe?

If you're a neat freak/crazy person like me please read this.... I've had 2 different Kenmore canisters in the last 10 years. This is my 3rd. Quality has not been Kenmore's strongest suit. I've had to replace cords, had wheels that fall off, and knuckles on the wands break, had enough parts from 2 v...

Like a Fat Cat on a Leash

I replaced our beloved , aged Kenmore with this well researched model. It has amazing suction! The powered head is somewhat self propelled, making the job easier. The tools stay in the nozzle and work great. The Pet Power Mate is all you could want in a handheld attachment. The vacuum cleans beautif...

Best multi floor canister vacuum, hands down. Awesome value.

Love the features and it feels of quality. Its suction is very powerful and pulls all the dirt out the thing holes in our travertine tile. It's very quiet on low suction. You can have a normal conversation while it's running. It's easy to use. Retractable cord, the attachments are convinient to get ...

Specs

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Kenmore

Special Feature

Corded

Form Factor

Cannister

Color

Purple

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