Kenmore Intuition Bagged vs Kenmore Elite 31150

It also has a switch where you can turn the brush on or off, for hard floors or carpet. Another pro is its filtration. It has a sealed system which i'...

Not a showstopper, but is it really that difficult to engineer a handle at the top of the dust bag and have it molded into the plastic housing? Really? Also, for Amazon shoppers: DO NOT BUY THE 2-PACK OF EF-1 FILTERS AS PART OF THE PURCHASE PACKAGE!!!!! THIS VAC USED EF-9, NOT EF-1. EF-1 IS ONLY 1/2 THE REQUIRED THICKNESS AND WILL NOT WORK!!!!! (the 2-pack of EF-1 hepa filters was offered at the time we made our purchase in January 2018. hopefully, it will be removed when Amazon reviewers read this and you won't get suckered into buying something that won't work with this vac)

If you want a vacuum that's a little easier to maintain, consider the Kenmore Intuition Bagged. Since you need to replace its filters periodically and throw out its dirtbag once it's filled, it incurs higher recurring costs than the bagless Shark Rotator Lift-Away ADV. However, its bagged design makes it easier to maintain and should result in superior air filtration performance, as it uses HEPA media dirtbags and a dedicated HEPA filter. You can pick up its canister body separately from its upright chassis, making it easier to clean tight spots

Easy to assemble. I did some carpet and bare floors. Worked fine. I did not use the Pet Friendly attachment

If you're looking for an upright model, the Kenmore Intuition Bagged is one of the best vacuums for allergies that we've tested. This bagged upright option has an onboard HEPA filter and uses dirtbags made of HEPA-rated media, reducing the spread of fine particles while cleaning. It's also worth noting that its dirtbag can be quickly released from its housing with the press of a single latch, meaning there shouldn't be a large plume of dust released while disposing of it.

The Hoovers are made of cheaper plastic which makes them break at certain clips and areas such as the bases where the back wheels mount and they chew through belts pretty quickly. They are good machines for the price, but not as good as the Kenmores. The Kenmore has a sealed HEPA filtration system that is better for allergies and a true lifetime belt with a separate brush roll motor for ease of transition onto different floor types. It weighs a bit more than the Hoover, but is a way better machine overall

The Kenmore also delivers impressive overall performance on high-pile carpet, though the Eureka is more effective in dealing with fine debris. Unfortunately, its bulky dirtbag compartment can get in the way when cleaning under tables and chairs. There's also no way of adjusting its floorhead height, but thankfully, it does have a brushroll off switch, lowering the chances of getting stuck on loose obstructions like rug tassels.

I don't have pets, so I can't judge the special pet hair attachment. Overall, if you have a lot of non-carpeted floors in your home, this vacuum will disappoint you. But if you have primarily carpeted floors, then you'll probably be satisfied (my carpeted area is limited, but the vacuum has appeared to do a good job on it so far).

The suction power is awesome. Only time will tell really on how reliable it is and build quality. Update! I really wanted to like this vacuum. Had it for less than a month

The [Elite is an absolute beast. In fact, it has the most suction at the cleaner head of any vacuum cleaner that I have seen

The suction, as loud as it is, does *not* do an excellent job from the side or full front. I must use two hands to push in the button that releases the hose handle from the unit. It maneuvers about as easily as my last vacuum. On the upside, I appreciate the bags which eliminates the need to wipe out a bin full of static and fine dust (which I used to do only in the garage with my earlier vacuum)

I ordered a new one on May 22, 2021 and my previous 5 star review is now a 3. See below. Overall, it is an awesome straight forward vacuum. Excellent suction, decent cord length, and a work horse

A great bag, a small foam filter and a larger Hepa filter. Same design and it works really well. 5. Light - Both have a good LED light to see under items

Huge, bulky and expensive is what I saw when I first viewed the product. Bigger does not always mean better, and this product exemplifies that. This vacuum taught me that design is important, even in everyday functional objects. For some stupid reason, the handle part is a separate, detachable piece

The added hepa filter is amazing touch for those of us who had extremely bad allergies. It seems to do a great job catching the small particles of dust that other vacuums leave floating in the air. The no touch bag design helps tremendously when it's time to change them out ( there is a light that lets you know how full the bag is).

Keep the filter at the top of the dust bin clean and make sure you replace the exhaust filter every so often. These procedures are in the owner's manual.

I'm pretty happy with this vacuum. I spent quite a bit of time on the vacuum subreddit but most of their recommendations are pricey. However this unit did come up a few times when people asked about budget options. So far I'm pretty happy with it

A Kenmore would likely hit at the lower end of your price range. If you have any newer Kenmore uprights such as the 31140 or the Elite 31150, those do well on the used market as well.

The HEPA filters cost around $10 (but a new foam filter is also included). Also, the Guide states you can extend the life of the HEPA filter and Foam filter by cleaning with cold water—no soap or hot water, and must be fully dry before reuse. An intuitive, laminated, one page Quick-Start Guide (4-Step Assembly, 4-Step Operation) is accompanied by an Instructional Guide with many high-quality images along with supportive text, Part Numbers, etc. Logically organized and easy to understand, obviously not written by a foreigner

com/filter-2/) every month or so, replace the [exhaust every six months to a year, and keep the bin clean. It may not hurt to have a few extra pre-motor filters laying around too, as they do wear out over time.