I like how fair your reviews are, so many other reviewers complain about heavy machines and automatically say no don't buy it its heavy. Im a 22 year old guy who has no problems with heavy machines. in fact I have 2 Kirbys and the weight is not an issue for me at all. but I do understand that no everyone is like that and I understand there is a market for all kinds of vacuums. I absolutely love my Kirbys but I do understand that heavy can be a problem for some people so I look at that too, great review :)
Also it doesn't require changing a belt which is a feature that should be noted. In regards to the short hose not being suitable for stairs I found at Sears and Amazon both cell and attachment kit from Panasonic that has an 11 foot long hose which allows you to go around the room without ever moving the unit. This is an amazingly well-designed and very reliable Panasonic built vacuum cleaner.
People actually have had issues with the brush roll motor burning up. So instead of buying the 31150, get the 31140 When the brush-roll quits working on the 31150, it’s a $200 repair on a $300 vacuum The 31140 has the same power, it just doesn’t have the head light in the same location, and it is also missing a dirt sensor However, if the brush-roll quits working on the 31140, all you have to do is replace a $5-$10 belt
That's actually what I do with my current upright vacuum... I bought this 12 foot third party extension hose that came with the hose, wands, and tools. I pop the hose off my upright....connect it to the 12 foot hose and clean everywhere all over the place high and low.... I ignore the on board tools that came with the vacuum because these tools are so much better
I have one of these that I got for $35!!!! It’s in new condition and is an absolute monster of a vacuum. I would say it’s the most powerful clean air upright made...
I got one off a site listed as open box for $134. Although kind of nervous it turned out like the site said which was brand new but vox was opened. Best vacuum I've ever had.
I have been using this vacuum for over three years and I am very happy with this, except the wand which is useless. Once I read a one-star review from a woman who complained that it is too powerful. Thanks for the video.
I like this machine a lot. I'm impressed that it did a fine job on hard floors, because most uprights struggle with that. I would like to see a review on the Elite Canisters and/ or the Crossover canisters.
i have almost this exact same vacuum, after a year of use the induction motor brush quit working. I I cleaned the considerable hair off of the roller and tried it again, no go. man, i thought (after reading the reviews that weren't available when i bought it), im screwed. the replacement roller brush is $300 on amazon, the same cost as a brand new one, boy was i upset. so since the motor still worked very well i thought just remove the whole bottom assembly and hang it on the wall and use the hose attachment like a fixed shopvac with a long hose. while i was taking out the screws to start the removal i noticed the little red button in plain sight on the top base cover. Hmmm i thought what's this? overload protector reset was printed on it, sure enough pushed the button and heard a mild click noise. Because of all the hair jamming the roller it had tripped this, cleared roller, pushed the reset button now running fine. will see if it keeps doing ok. glad i didn't email them with comments that would be considered grounds for issuing a restraining order and having swat surround my house. in all my searching on the net for a fix not once did anyone mention this obvious solution. well i hope this will save someone else
We purchased this vacuum a few weeks ago and I came looking to see if you had done a fog test. This channel is such a fantastic resource! My two cents: so far I love the power- our house has high pile carpets and I think it does a great job. The model I have also has a highly improved hose brush that does a great job getting dog hair off. furniture. My biggest gripe is that it is pretty tough to maneuver. Heavy vacuums aren’t a problem if they maneuver easily, but this thing has no ability to turn so you end up having to muscle it to get into smaller spaces. Second to that would be that I actually do find the placement of the air outlet vents blows stuff around so you sometimes have to go back over areas you’ve already hit.
As a professional cleaner I've tried many vacuums over the years. This one is my current favorite. Amazing suction, cleans about as deep as any available unit, HEPA filtration. It is heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for older or smaller people. The intuition is a great choice if needing a lighter weight vac. Kenmore makes some good stuff, even their canister vacuum is great.
I have one of these! Got it free from a Sears store where I worked. Store manager let me have it since I helped with the liquidation and closure of the store.
I use this as my ShopVac, for everything that isn't liquid. It's so much more powerful than my actual shopvac, like ridiculously so. It eats so many things you wouldn't assume it could eat, I have to go through the bag when changing it to retrieve socks and coins. It's an awesome problem to have! It makes everything effortless.
I bough my 31140 several months ago I prefer it to the electric motor so that I don’t have to worry about the extra motor burning up. I would’ve loved to have the dirt sensor, but I guess I can’t have everything lol I will NEVER buy another vacuum without watching this channel first.
It’s definitely necessary to open it on my 31140 whenever I’m using the small crevice tool lmao It nearly causes the release valve to open😂 I love my vacuum tho It’s the best one I’ve ever had
Okay, so I ordered the 31150, but they sent me the 31140 which is practically the same vacuum, it just doesn’t have the dirt detector and the belt-less system. Other than that, it still has the insane suction. I’ve never used another cleaner with more suction. If your house was cleaned with a cheaper vacuum before you use this machine, you are going to fill up your first couple of vacuum bags really quickly
We acquired a Riccar R40-P. It is a beast. Very heavy for the Wife to use but I like to vacuum. We paid $35 for it instead of the $1600 retail. This Kenmore seems to have more cleaning power than the Riccar. Amazing.
I bought this a few months ago and wanted to wait to write a review after a bit seeing as how a lot of reviews say this isn't a good vacuum. I had zero issues with its performance🌼 I have a small dog who sheds EVERYWHERE and this vac gets his fur up from any surface with ease. I've never had any issues with it losing suction or kicking dirt out behind it. I do always empty the canister after every use but that's just because I'm a little ocd and don't like seeing dirt sitting in it.
We just got our vacuum and like the way it works. However, after only one use, we noted the bottom hose wants to keep slipping out of the joint. We called CS and they advised it is a "friction hold" and if it was not working return. However, I can't believe the engineers would have missed such a critical connection point. Have you or other viewers had comments on this bottom hose? Can you advise if there is a "secret" to getting the bottom hose to stay in place? Thanks very much.
Thank you so much! You gave me just the information I needed, and really sold me on the Kenmore Elite, although I am trying to now decide between this and the 31140. I tried to see if you had reviewed the 31140, but couldn't find anything. I wanted to know what difference belted vs nonbelted and if the extra motor (the inducer motor or the 31150) would be worth the almost one hundred dollar difference.
Buy the 31140 I’ve read many comments on other videos with people saying that the 31150’s motor that runs the brush roll (rather than using a belt like the 31140) the motor has been said to burn out prematurely, and it was said to be a $200 repair All you have to do for the 31140 (which has the same power as the 31150) is change a $15-$20 belt. You still have lights, and the same amazing filtration. You will basically only be missing the dirt sensor and the chance of owning a completely useless vacuum within a year or two of ownership
My parents have this same vacuum and I myself do love using it, but lately I don't know if it's an issue with their unit, but the LED lights and the dirt sensor stopped working a while back, but the vacuum still works fine either way. I myself want to get it's predecessor the Intuition since it's an older design and has a way longer hose than the Elite.
Interestingly, that turbo brush attachment is almost exactly the same as the original turbo brush from the 80s that Kirby sold. They ditched it for the same reason, it clogged way too easy.
Whoa. I'm not sure the DirectDrive is a good idea. Now remember brushrolls wear out eventually. A replacement brushroll is over $150. Part Number: kc92sdwfz000 The Kenmore 31140 might be a better vacuum long term. The brushroll and belt for it are relatively cheap.
Great review! How do you know your vacuums are set to the correct height for carpet? What method do you use? I am getting this vacuum and have never had an adjustable one.
Got this and returned it when i realized how heavy it truly is and how inflexible and short the hose is. Also of note, not great for vacuuming under the bed, even with a high clearance of 12 in, the body of this vac is too tall even when fully reclined.
These are hard to push but would still take one of over a outdated Kirby mostly because Kirby cant get with the times and add onboard tools and this one has them on board .
Great insight of the product, as it's usual in your reviews! Can you make a review of the Xiaomi Vacuum 2 (Roborock S50)? It would be great if you can compare it to the Roomba980 and the Neato d7!
These newer Kenmore Elites seem like nice machines. Very nice for pet hair and sand removal. The only negative would be the longevity of the motor inside the brush roll. I never liked that Panasonic design.
Thanks for the Review... it's going to be on sale on black friday... All I'll save is the basically what the added sales taxes are... but still... looks like a good value.
I was looking to purchase a new vacuum and after watching your test this one seemed to fit the bill, but it didn't see to fair too well on the top ten list Is there another model you would suggest over this one that is not a Shark or Dyson? I prefer bagged with Hepa filtration. It will be used on medium high carpet only.
I saw online that the Pet Elite was being sold by Cleva. I'm not familiar with that brand. Is it the same? And then my next question is- is it really the same? Sometimes when brand but out brands, they become cheaper. Thank you for your videos. I actually really like watching them. You're very good at reviewing. Although, with that said, you've never reviewed the little Rug Doctor carpet shampooer I have. I'd be curious to see how it stacks up.
Cool reviews. :) On your Shark Apex Duo Clean review you show that the suction is 101 and airflow 90cfm. In the Kenmore Elite 31150 review you say it’s the most powerful vacuum ever recorded @120cfm hose and head 83 cfm. However, on your favorite vacuums mid 2019 edition video you claim the shark vacuum is the best of the best that you even use for your cleaning business. My question is which one is better cleaning vacuum the Kenmore or Shark? Can you please elaborate. I get confused when you say that Kenmore is the most powerful ever recorded..
Bought the 2007 version of this and it was even bigger. Worked great but a little too big for our tight spaces. The little nubbies that hold on the tubes came off first month. Also didn't come with a dust brush and the one that I bought for it, had to have an adapter which I quickly lost. The vac hold the dust in the bag like a champ though and it was worth the money.
@@JmanRx81 Where the airway makes a 90 degree bend into the motor (probably the motor fan blades). I have to disassemble the vac at least once a year. I use a stiff wire to loosen as much of the clog as possible then a shop vac to blow out the junk. We have two cats, the biggest cause of the clogging. I've read elsewhere this is an issue with the older Riccar Radiance models (our is a 2005), but heard they've made improvements.
@@Ransomed77 mine is a 2015 that I recently purchased used and disassembled to clean. I can see how this clogging would be an issue. Thanks for your info!
Nice to see Kenmore still has good vacuums! BTW my cat likes my Kirby for some reason. He even likes it when I suck the lose hair off him with massage cup. (With the suction turned down of course.
@@VacuumWars I might, he even likes warm baths (well showeres). I remember when we had to stay at hotel because we didn't have electricity thanks to Hurricane Harvey we didn't bathe him for a few days so he jumped in the bathtub himself!
I bought one of these due to Consumer reports. It STINKS. Heavy, bulky, scuff floors and it shuts itself off all the time and you have to wait 50 minutes to re-start it. Cord is also in a poor position. Very heavy.
I have question related to the vacuum bags. What is the capacity of these bags? How does the capacity of the bags relate to the size of the canister on bagless vacuums. As bags can be quite expensive I'm just trying to figure out how often I'd need to change the bag.
In this video you say most powerful but then you have it listed as last place in others. Thanks so much for your Awesome videos but Im not sure if its great or meh.
I don’t know how well you know about old bissell cleanviews, but I have a bissell cleanveiw bagless model 8990 and it’s sounding like an electronic tooth brush. How do I fix it? I have videos of it on my channel if you would like to see and or hear it.
I have this vacuum, it is very powerful, however the hose is very short (won't even reach a baseboard without tipping the vacuum over) the hose has ripped from being stretched and the vacuum fell into a screen door and tore that! I am looking to purchase an extra long hose. If anyone knows where to buy one that fits this vacuum, please post!
I find the older blue Progressive DirectDrive models all the time. In fact, I just gave one to a friend of mine who needed a great vacuum cleaner for carpet and bare floors. I have three of the Progressives, the Intuition bagged, and the Intuition bagless. The Intuition, which was an updated version of the Progressive, was replaced by the Elite due to complaints of the Intuition models being bulky and too hard to push. Sadly, I have yet to get my hands on the Elite variation, but I have been thoroughly impressed by each of the models that I have found. They actually rival my newer Kirby cleaners in a lot of ways. Not only is 83 CFM at the cleaner head quite good, it also cleans carpet very well due to design of the cleaner head. I was also surprised at how accurate the optical dirt sensors in these units are. One feature that I like about the older models is the "Intelliclean" setting. What that did was use the dirt sensor to adjust the speed of the blower motor based on how much dirt was flowing into the unit. It may seem gimmicky, but I actually use it. Like you mentioned, the only thing that I wish that they made better was the turbo tool and the usability of the attachments. They actually made the hose design even more awkward for the Intuition, but they fixed that with the Elite. These models used to be made by Panasonic, but according to the OEM code (125), they are now made by a company called Cleva Industries since Panasonic (116) exited the vacuum cleaner business in North America. It is the same Panasonic design that has proven itself to be excellent, though.
Hi! May I ask how difficult is it to clean human hair off the roller brush? And which one would you give the edge to? Sebo Felix or this one? Oh! Is this one bagged? I admit I have had this on my mind because of CR. Thx!!!! ☺️
I would like to see a particle test on this machine. Not sure how that dyson is leaking. I have tested my 2015 dyson multifloor with an IQ Air particle tester with a 0 reading. I tested the machine all the way around filter seal. Is the bag on the sears cleaner a hepa bag. The airflow on this machine is incredible.
I have seen other particle tests on the Ball Animal 2 that were very high, I suppose it could be that a certain number of them were defective, and other were not but I would really like to see a lot more tests on them to see what the average is. The bag is HEPA on the Kenmore, it also has a HEPA post motor filter.
I took the ball cover off and ran the particle tester completely around the filter with the vacuum on.I also tested my dc17,dc28,and dc50 and got 0 particles on those machines. The particle tester is less than 2 years old and was just recalibrated by IQAIR. I've seen a couple of dyson's on CZcams that claim that their machines are leaking. Since I'm also in GA maybe we can meet up and particle test these vacuums. I can bring the vacuums and the particle tester and you can add that to your channel in addition to your vacuums and carpet cleaners.
I use it to check the air quality in my house. I switch out my furnace filters based on condition rather than time. The particle tester is very sensitive and is good for testing air quality inside as well as outside. I bought mine after visiting a miele dealer. I ended up getting talked into a miele s7 upright and a miele s8 canister.I looked at other particle testers and ended up with the IQAIR. I have a vacation at the end of September if you would like to join forces for the day.
+Vacuum Wars I performed HEPA bag CFM loss tests a few years ago and guess what? Using a Crucial HEPA bag in my Tempo produced about a 14% loss when completely full. All bagged machines lose airflow as the bag fills. If you are willing, you could probably perform the same test.
Too bad that Sears is closing down literally everywhere. Not sure where you could get Kenmore Elsewhere now. The one I worked at for 2 years is now closing
Hey man I am a janitor at a church I still am using my 1977 Kenmore twin fan vacuum cleaner and I need a second vacuum cleaner for upstairs should I get one🤔
I have this vacuum and have only used it about 5 times for light cleaning. Tonight I turned the switch on sort of quickly and it just went dead. Have tinkered around with it but can't get it turn back on. Any ideas?
SO Consumer Reports rated this and basically 10 Sharks as the best vacuums in uprights. But the Sharks all got 7s for carpet, which is my main floor surface and this got an 8. Also they say that the dust cups not only make allergens airborne when emptying but also have more expensive filters to replace, so therefore bagged is more economical, and release less dirt. You do good reviews. but I think you should address this issue. Also, none of the Dyson stick vacs is recommended b/c their reliability is so terrible.
Update: So I bought one today. Went to Sears, which now is only "hardlines" and the man greeted me and took me right to the machine, carried it to the register, and within 5 minutes I had it in the trunk. The box was not that heavy. It is very powerful, as you said, and the "inducer" motor system you referred to is this: one powerful suction motor which is the "inducer" and 2 small motors INSIDE the brushroll, which blows my mind. It made my 15 year old carpet look new and got up the nap like my 2004 Electrolux (Aerus) never did. It is so powerful that it pulls itself along with little effort; it is also quite beautiful in person, and looks like metal. You almost had me sold on a Shark, but the bagless small rollers were a turn off. The less time I spend vacuuming the better. Thank you again for your excellent reviews. This machine was $319 total. Considering my 1997 Hoover was 369, I think that's a bargain.
This thing is great. Until the beater bar wears out a year later. Replacement beater bars are $250. May as well buy a new vacuum once a year. Nice business model Kenmore. Get a belt driven one. Belts wear out but are cheaper than a piece of shit beater bar that cost the same as a vacuum.
It was designed and made by Panasonic until Panasonic pulled out of the North American vacuum cleaner market. They are now produced by a company called Cleva, but are the same designs.
How does this compare to the sebo felix and the miele u1? Which one would have the best carpet performance on a higher pile like 1/2" tight twist pile? I'm so torn between those models. Really want something bagged and good carpet performance and decent ease of use.
Shawn Jamison i have one of these exact kenmore’s and it is a beast. Its extremely extremely powerful. Probably just as powerful as my tandem air riccars. And way more powerful then a Miele u1. The kenmore does have one big disadvantage tho. The suction is soo so strong it makes it extremely hard to stretch out the hose. And it’s just very stiff and hard to use the tools. Oh and the hose is already short to begin with. So to me the hose on it is almost useless. So if you looking for a vacuum that is good for above floor cleaning with the hose. It’s not good for that. But for just carpet and bare floor cleaning it’s one of the best
@@Riccar_rad420 thanks for the reply! I think I may have even seen your u1 test on your channel as well :) I'm actually now thinking about maybe getting something like a sanitaire commercial upright with the direct air motor and a disposable bag, not the shake out style. From what I've seen there's a few people here on yt who rave about them and under $200 it seems like a great vacuum. I can always get a cheap mighty mite for above floor cleaning, or just stick with my Panasonic bagless upright for that. Either way, I really want something that's going to deep clean my wall to wall carpeting to prolong the life of it as much as possible, and leave it well groomed. Seems like that might be a better option than something like this kenmore, considering the hose is useless and it would just enrage me anyway lol. Unless you have any suggestions without paying an arm and a leg? The sanitaires seem like a better idea to me than something like the bypass design on the vibrance/symmetry which seems to be almost identical in cleaning power to the u1 too.
Shawn Jamison sanitaires are very good. But I think a entry level riccar supralite would be a lot better if you only need to deep clean carpet. They use hepa bags. And the belts on the riccar supralite are a lot batter designed and last 10times longer.it also is designed a lot better as its lighter, has top full hepa bags with a bag docking system, easier to push as the brushroll is so aggressive it pulls it self going foward. And The riccar supralite can outperform the majority of full size uprights on the market even other direct air vacuums. No joke it’s a very impressive machine! lol
If you decide to get one The simplicity version is on sale $249. It’s usually $279 at certified dealers. But I’d still check out a local riccar or simplicity dealer first as you may be able to actually negotiate the price and get it even cheaper. And in-store it’s possible they can even price match the online price. The dealers are independently owned so they are usually willing to work with you on prices evacuumstore.com/p-29776-simplicity-freedom-entry-s10e-upright-vacuum.aspx
@@Riccar_rad420 that is definitely a good quality machine, and I have it at the top of my list as well. I don't think it has height adjustment though. My current vac doesnt either. I'm not sure its absolutely necessary to have height adjustment, but I know its definitely a benefit as well. Considering my carpet pile height is about 11mm, 15/32 inch, I feel like it's pretty high pile and it would benefit from that feature. But maybe on a nice model like this it doesnt matter as much. I'm worried that I could be damaging my carpets prematurely right now, as the tips of the fibers are kind of fuzzy, and it's only about 3 1/2 years since it was installed. Not sure if that's a concern or not, I know with the cheaper vacuums its definitely a possibility of fiber damage. I've also heard that the sanitaire bristles on the brush roller are a bit softer without sacrificing agitation.
I have this vacuum and it’s kind of disappointing. The spot where you attach the telescoping wand to the hose is really poorly designed. It comes apart easily. If I want to use the hose, I have to use both hands: one to maneuver the hose, and the other to hold the 2 pieces together so they don’t come apart. I would not buy this again.
I like how fair your reviews are, so many other reviewers complain about heavy machines and automatically say no don't buy it its heavy. Im a 22 year old guy who has no problems with heavy machines. in fact I have 2 Kirbys and the weight is not an issue for me at all. but I do understand that no everyone is like that and I understand there is a market for all kinds of vacuums. I absolutely love my Kirbys but I do understand that heavy can be a problem for some people so I look at that too, great review :)
Also it doesn't require changing a belt which is a feature that should be noted. In regards to the short hose not being suitable for stairs I found at Sears and Amazon both cell and attachment kit from Panasonic that has an 11 foot long hose which allows you to go around the room without ever moving the unit. This is an amazingly well-designed and very reliable Panasonic built vacuum cleaner.
what is the name of the extender hose you use?
People actually have had issues with the brush roll motor burning up.
So instead of buying the 31150, get the 31140
When the brush-roll quits working on the 31150, it’s a $200 repair on a $300 vacuum
The 31140 has the same power, it just doesn’t have the head light in the same location, and it is also missing a dirt sensor
However, if the brush-roll quits working on the 31140, all you have to do is replace a $5-$10 belt
That's actually what I do with my current upright vacuum... I bought this 12 foot third party extension hose that came with the hose, wands, and tools. I pop the hose off my upright....connect it to the 12 foot hose and clean everywhere all over the place high and low.... I ignore the on board tools that came with the vacuum because these tools are so much better
I have one of these that I got for $35!!!! It’s in new condition and is an absolute monster of a vacuum. I would say it’s the most powerful clean air upright made...
$35 is a steal!
Stark
This is a great vacuum cleaner
I got one off a site listed as open box for $134. Although kind of nervous it turned out like the site said which was brand new but vox was opened. Best vacuum I've ever had.
It’s a direct air
@@brianallison1913thank you for this info!
I have been using this vacuum for over three years and I am very happy with this, except the wand which is useless. Once I read a one-star review from a woman who complained that it is too powerful.
Thanks for the video.
I like this machine a lot. I'm impressed that it did a fine job on hard floors, because most uprights struggle with that. I would like to see a review on the Elite Canisters and/ or the Crossover canisters.
The cat on the stairs is so precious. 😄
i have almost this exact same vacuum, after a year of use the induction motor brush quit working. I I cleaned the considerable hair off of the roller and tried it again, no go. man, i thought (after reading the reviews that weren't available when i bought it), im screwed. the replacement roller brush is $300 on amazon, the same cost as a brand new one, boy was i upset. so since the motor still worked very well i thought just remove the whole bottom assembly and hang it on the wall and use the hose attachment like a fixed shopvac with a long hose. while i was taking out the screws to start the removal i noticed the little red button in plain sight on the top base cover. Hmmm i thought what's this? overload protector reset was printed on it, sure enough pushed the button and heard a mild click noise. Because of all the hair jamming the roller it had tripped this, cleared roller, pushed the reset button now running fine. will see if it keeps doing ok. glad i didn't email them with comments that would be considered grounds for issuing a restraining order and having swat surround my house. in all my searching on the net for a fix not once did anyone mention this obvious solution. well i hope this will save someone else
We purchased this vacuum a few weeks ago and I came looking to see if you had done a fog test. This channel is such a fantastic resource!
My two cents: so far I love the power- our house has high pile carpets and I think it does a great job. The model I have also has a highly improved hose brush that does a great job getting dog hair off. furniture. My biggest gripe is that it is pretty tough to maneuver. Heavy vacuums aren’t a problem if they maneuver easily, but this thing has no ability to turn so you end up having to muscle it to get into smaller spaces. Second to that would be that I actually do find the placement of the air outlet vents blows stuff around so you sometimes have to go back over areas you’ve already hit.
Thank you! Cool input too!
As a professional cleaner I've tried many vacuums over the years. This one is my current favorite. Amazing suction, cleans about as deep as any available unit, HEPA filtration. It is heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for older or smaller people. The intuition is a great choice if needing a lighter weight vac. Kenmore makes some good stuff, even their canister vacuum is great.
Thanks for sharing!
I have one of these! Got it free from a Sears store where I worked. Store manager let me have it since I helped with the liquidation and closure of the store.
I use this as my ShopVac, for everything that isn't liquid. It's so much more powerful than my actual shopvac, like ridiculously so. It eats so many things you wouldn't assume it could eat, I have to go through the bag when changing it to retrieve socks and coins. It's an awesome problem to have! It makes everything effortless.
Easy to assemble, good strong materials, feels good, looks good.
I bough my 31140 several months ago
I prefer it to the electric motor so that I don’t have to worry about the extra motor burning up.
I would’ve loved to have the dirt sensor, but I guess I can’t have everything lol
I will NEVER buy another vacuum without watching this channel first.
Thank you for this review, this was very helpful for planning my vacuum purchase this year!
Great review bro. Covered all the bases
3:40, the sliding piece is a suction relief valve. It's not necessary to open it when using the extension wand, but it is oddly placed.
It’s definitely necessary to open it on my 31140 whenever I’m using the small crevice tool lmao
It nearly causes the release valve to open😂
I love my vacuum tho
It’s the best one I’ve ever had
@@Michael-hz2pl oh yeah, it's definitely helpful for some types of cleaning! I just meant that it's not a lock to hold the wand in place
I only see people always talking about sebo, miele, or riccar when its clean air vacs so this vacuum is definitely overlooked
Okay, so I ordered the 31150, but they sent me the 31140 which is practically the same vacuum, it just doesn’t have the dirt detector and the belt-less system.
Other than that, it still has the insane suction.
I’ve never used another cleaner with more suction.
If your house was cleaned with a cheaper vacuum before you use this machine, you are going to fill up your first couple of vacuum bags really quickly
We acquired a Riccar R40-P. It is a beast. Very heavy for the Wife to use but I like to vacuum. We paid $35 for it instead of the $1600 retail. This Kenmore seems to have more cleaning power than the Riccar. Amazing.
I bought this a few months ago and wanted to wait to write a review after a bit seeing as how a lot of reviews say this isn't a good vacuum. I had zero issues with its performance🌼 I have a small dog who sheds EVERYWHERE and this vac gets his fur up from any surface with ease. I've never had any issues with it losing suction or kicking dirt out behind it. I do always empty the canister after every use but that's just because I'm a little ocd and don't like seeing dirt sitting in it.
OCD ! A GIFT FROM ABOVE ! LOL
Canister I thought this unit had a 🎒 bag🤔
This doesn't have a dirt canister, it's a bagged vacuum
We just got our vacuum and like the way it works. However, after only one use, we noted the bottom hose wants to keep slipping out of the joint. We called CS and they advised it is a "friction hold" and if it was not working return. However, I can't believe the engineers would have missed such a critical connection point. Have you or other viewers had comments on this bottom hose? Can you advise if there is a "secret" to getting the bottom hose to stay in place? Thanks very much.
Thank you so much! You gave me just the information I needed, and really sold me on the Kenmore Elite, although I am trying to now decide between this and the 31140. I tried to see if you had reviewed the 31140, but couldn't find anything. I wanted to know what difference belted vs nonbelted and if the extra motor (the inducer motor or the 31150) would be worth the almost one hundred dollar difference.
Buy the 31140
I’ve read many comments on other videos with people saying that the 31150’s motor that runs the brush roll (rather than using a belt like the 31140) the motor has been said to burn out prematurely, and it was said to be a $200 repair
All you have to do for the 31140 (which has the same power as the 31150) is change a $15-$20 belt. You still have lights, and the same amazing filtration.
You will basically only be missing the dirt sensor and the chance of owning a completely useless vacuum within a year or two of ownership
@@mrbigbigtoe Thank you, I did end up buying the 31140. I can't wait for it to off-gas so I can actually use it.
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Yasss!
I love my 31140!!!
It’s amazing
@@mrbigbigtoe very valuable post. Thanks.
My parents have this same vacuum and I myself do love using it, but lately I don't know if it's an issue with their unit, but the LED lights and the dirt sensor stopped working a while back, but the vacuum still works fine either way. I myself want to get it's predecessor the Intuition since it's an older design and has a way longer hose than the Elite.
Interestingly, that turbo brush attachment is almost exactly the same as the original turbo brush from the 80s that Kirby sold. They ditched it for the same reason, it clogged way too easy.
Whoa. I'm not sure the DirectDrive is a good idea. Now remember brushrolls wear out eventually. A replacement brushroll is over $150. Part Number: kc92sdwfz000
The Kenmore 31140 might be a better vacuum long term. The brushroll and belt for it are relatively cheap.
NM, 2 DC motors are in brush roll, 1 AC main motor for suction=3 total.
Great review! How do you know your vacuums are set to the correct height for carpet? What method do you use? I am getting this vacuum and have never had an adjustable one.
Got this and returned it when i realized how heavy it truly is and how inflexible and short the hose is. Also of note, not great for vacuuming under the bed, even with a high clearance of 12 in, the body of this vac is too tall even when fully reclined.
These are hard to push but would still take one of over a outdated Kirby mostly because Kirby cant get with the times and add onboard tools and this one has them on board .
Great insight of the product, as it's usual in your reviews! Can you make a review of the Xiaomi Vacuum 2 (Roborock S50)? It would be great if you can compare it to the Roomba980 and the Neato d7!
These newer Kenmore Elites seem like nice machines. Very nice for pet hair and sand removal. The only negative would be the longevity of the motor inside the brush roll. I never liked that Panasonic design.
Interesting, Ill keep an aye out for the brush roll motor issue.
Thanks for the Review... it's going to be on sale on black friday... All I'll save is the basically what the added sales taxes are... but still... looks like a good value.
I was looking to purchase a new vacuum and after watching your test this one seemed to fit the bill, but it didn't see to fair too well on the top ten list Is there another model you would suggest over this one that is not a Shark or Dyson? I prefer bagged with Hepa filtration. It will be used on medium high carpet only.
I saw online that the Pet Elite was being sold by Cleva. I'm not familiar with that brand. Is it the same? And then my next question is- is it really the same? Sometimes when brand but out brands, they become cheaper. Thank you for your videos. I actually really like watching them. You're very good at reviewing. Although, with that said, you've never reviewed the little Rug Doctor carpet shampooer I have. I'd be curious to see how it stacks up.
Much better than any Dyson
Are you going to test a metal royal at any point? I would love a thorough test of my royal 2000 with proper testing equipment!
Cool reviews. :) On your Shark Apex Duo Clean review you show that the suction is 101 and airflow 90cfm. In the Kenmore Elite 31150 review you say it’s the most powerful vacuum ever recorded @120cfm hose and head 83 cfm. However, on your favorite vacuums mid 2019 edition video you claim the shark vacuum is the best of the best that you even use for your cleaning business. My question is which one is better cleaning vacuum the Kenmore or Shark? Can you please elaborate. I get confused when you say that Kenmore is the most powerful ever recorded..
Bought the 2007 version of this and it was even bigger. Worked great but a little too big for our tight spaces. The little nubbies that hold on the tubes came off first month. Also didn't come with a dust brush and the one that I bought for it, had to have an adapter which I quickly lost. The vac hold the dust in the bag like a champ though and it was worth the money.
Cool, good to hear, thanks!
Vacuum Wars are these things made by Panasonic? Because their bagged vacuum looks just like the Kenmore.
1:07 I think I saw a leak on the side of the vacuum
I think it was just the way the backdrop was blowing and interacting with the lights.
@@VacuumWars oh no wonder
What did this score on the carpet deep clean test? In another video you stated it only scored %90, why is that?
Looks like our Riccar Radiance that we're thinking of replacing because it clogs so often
Clogs often? How so?
@@JmanRx81 Where the airway makes a 90 degree bend into the motor (probably the motor fan blades). I have to disassemble the vac at least once a year. I use a stiff wire to loosen as much of the clog as possible then a shop vac to blow out the junk. We have two cats, the biggest cause of the clogging. I've read elsewhere this is an issue with the older Riccar Radiance models (our is a 2005), but heard they've made improvements.
@@Ransomed77 mine is a 2015 that I recently purchased used and disassembled to clean. I can see how this clogging would be an issue. Thanks for your info!
Try kenmore series 800 crossover canister
Mine is a beast! Love it!
A beast they are, very powerfull!
Ive bought 3 Kenmore elites vacuums over the past 10yrs. For myself, family and friends. Pet hair doesn't stand a chance.
Nice to see Kenmore still has good vacuums!
BTW my cat likes my Kirby for some reason. He even likes it when I suck the lose hair off him with massage cup. (With the suction turned down of course.
Lol thats great, you should get a video. Social media loves those vids.
@@VacuumWars
I might, he even likes warm baths (well showeres). I remember when we had to stay at hotel because we didn't have electricity thanks to Hurricane Harvey we didn't bathe him for a few days so he jumped in the bathtub himself!
Is this the bu1018 version?
The SEBO Felix is the best bagged vacuum in the world, please test it.
Yeah I want one for sure. Probably will get one soon!
I love my sebo Felix. They seem to do everything and last. Great video.
You can get them at sebo.us
You gotta give the Riccars and Simplicity's a try, they have a metal brush roll and metal brush plate options!
Cool very cool!
Yep, pretty cool.
I bought one of these due to Consumer reports. It STINKS. Heavy, bulky, scuff floors and it shuts itself off all the time and you have to wait 50 minutes to re-start it. Cord is also in a poor position. Very heavy.
Can you do a review the Kenmore crossover Ultra and the new shark line up
Yeah I am looking at the new Sharks now. I really like the new cordless, Ill be getting one for sure!
I have question related to the vacuum bags. What is the capacity of these bags? How does the capacity of the bags relate to the size of the canister on bagless vacuums.
As bags can be quite expensive I'm just trying to figure out how often I'd need to change the bag.
In this video you say most powerful but then you have it listed as last place in others. Thanks so much for your Awesome videos but Im not sure if its great or meh.
We compare all the features and performance results in those competition videos, so in some ways there are vacuums that scored as well or better.
Is the Kenmore Elite the best bagged hepa vacuum at the best value? 🤔
Need to clear soot from fire. Thanks.
You should do a head to head of this vacuum vs the Kirby
I don’t know how well you know about old bissell cleanviews, but I have a bissell cleanveiw bagless model 8990 and it’s sounding like an electronic tooth brush. How do I fix it? I have videos of it on my channel if you would like to see and or hear it.
Lol turn the vacuum on and then try to use the hose.. it barely stretches at all.
Yeah I just tried that today, pretty hard to do!
@@VacuumWars yesss!! But my Dyson hand vacuum extension hose fits in the end so I'm able to use Dyson tools with inducer power!!
Good Idea, I just tried some other 32mm attachments today with no luck, Ill try some Dyson ones.
@@VacuumWars I'm not sure if they will work DIRECTLY on the Kenmore hose. But I know the Dyson extension friction fit on. Which was great for the car
Does this clean better then any of the sharks you tested or any of the Dyson
Any Shark with DuoClean is better. I like the NV801 or the New Apex with Zero M
@@VacuumWars would you still highly recommend this Kenmore
I think that its size and lack of maneuverability make it one I wouldnt use on a daily basis. thats the main issue.
What about the carpet deep clean test?
How much airwatts does this vacuum have?
Kenmore is just a Sears brand. Who actually manufactures this vacuum?
I just ordered mine
What country was this vacuum made in?
Appliance Man600 probably china
I have this vacuum, it is very powerful, however the hose is very short (won't even reach a baseboard without tipping the vacuum over) the hose has ripped from being stretched and the vacuum fell into a screen door and tore that! I am looking to purchase an extra long hose. If anyone knows where to buy one that fits this vacuum, please post!
I find the older blue Progressive DirectDrive models all the time. In fact, I just gave one to a friend of mine who needed a great vacuum cleaner for carpet and bare floors. I have three of the Progressives, the Intuition bagged, and the Intuition bagless. The Intuition, which was an updated version of the Progressive, was replaced by the Elite due to complaints of the Intuition models being bulky and too hard to push. Sadly, I have yet to get my hands on the Elite variation, but I have been thoroughly impressed by each of the models that I have found. They actually rival my newer Kirby cleaners in a lot of ways. Not only is 83 CFM at the cleaner head quite good, it also cleans carpet very well due to design of the cleaner head. I was also surprised at how accurate the optical dirt sensors in these units are. One feature that I like about the older models is the "Intelliclean" setting. What that did was use the dirt sensor to adjust the speed of the blower motor based on how much dirt was flowing into the unit. It may seem gimmicky, but I actually use it. Like you mentioned, the only thing that I wish that they made better was the turbo tool and the usability of the attachments. They actually made the hose design even more awkward for the Intuition, but they fixed that with the Elite.
These models used to be made by Panasonic, but according to the OEM code (125), they are now made by a company called Cleva Industries since Panasonic (116) exited the vacuum cleaner business in North America. It is the same Panasonic design that has proven itself to be excellent, though.
Wow! very interesting thanks for posting!
Is this the same vacuum as the Kenmore BU1018?
Hi! May I ask how difficult is it to clean human hair off the roller brush? And which one would you give the edge to? Sebo Felix or this one? Oh! Is this one bagged? I admit I have had this on my mind because of CR. Thx!!!! ☺️
The edge would def go to the Sebo since the Roll is super easy to remove to clean, not so with the Kenmore.
Can you please review the Cirrus CR99 Pet Edition?
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 had 79 CFM at the head and a very impressive 115 CFM at the hose. It also has 110 Inches of water.
How much do u new one cost and do it close better than Dyson dc40?
I would like to see a particle test on this machine. Not sure how that dyson is leaking. I have tested my 2015 dyson multifloor with an IQ Air particle tester with a 0 reading. I tested the machine all the way around filter seal. Is the bag on the sears cleaner a hepa bag. The airflow on this machine is incredible.
I have seen other particle tests on the Ball Animal 2 that were very high, I suppose it could be that a certain number of them were defective, and other were not but I would really like to see a lot more tests on them to see what the average is. The bag is HEPA on the Kenmore, it also has a HEPA post motor filter.
I took the ball cover off and ran the particle tester completely around the filter with the vacuum on.I also tested my dc17,dc28,and dc50 and got 0 particles on those machines. The particle tester is less than 2 years old and was just recalibrated by IQAIR. I've seen a couple of dyson's on CZcams that claim that their machines are leaking. Since I'm also in GA maybe we can meet up and particle test these vacuums. I can bring the vacuums and the particle tester and you can add that to your channel in addition to your vacuums and carpet cleaners.
Good idea, Have you tried it on a vacuum you know leaks for control purposes?
I use it to check the air quality in my house. I switch out my furnace filters based on condition rather than time. The particle tester is very sensitive and is good for testing air quality inside as well as outside. I bought mine after visiting a miele dealer. I ended up getting talked into a miele s7 upright and a miele s8 canister.I looked at other particle testers and ended up with the IQAIR. I have a vacation at the end of September if you would like to join forces for the day.
Would you recommend this or the Hoover Hushtone? I’m torn on which to get. I don’t understand an intelibelt, at all!
This one has more airflow than the hush tone
How is this vaccum in comparison to the 1500 riccar
Did you notice that this 20lb beast only had 1 more nozzle CFM than the sub-$100 Tempo Widepath?
Lol, thats true now that I look at it. Kenmore does claim this model wont loose power as the bag fill up, so a little consolation prize.
+Vacuum Wars I performed HEPA bag CFM loss tests a few years ago and guess what? Using a Crucial HEPA bag in my Tempo produced about a 14% loss when completely full. All bagged machines lose airflow as the bag fills. If you are willing, you could probably perform the same test.
Good idea! I will try it when I get it filled up.
Easy to use.
I've been thinking of getting the kenmore intuition bu4022 green or the bu4050 rose gold. How do they compare to this machine (Kenmore Elite)?
the Intuition ranked in our recent top ten upright vacuums video right here: czcams.com/video/pcnfIOCJEI8/video.html!
Too bad that Sears is closing down literally everywhere. Not sure where you could get Kenmore Elsewhere now. The one I worked at for 2 years is now closing
I'm sorry to hear that!
@@VacuumWars Thanks man
how do i fix the hight adjustment?
How does it do with pet hair?
Do a. Bissell lift off please
Yeah it looks like an interesting vac!
Vacuum Wars thank you
CAN YOU DO THE SHARK APEX ZERO-M
Hey man I am a janitor at a church I still am using my 1977 Kenmore twin fan vacuum cleaner and I need a second vacuum cleaner for upstairs should I get one🤔
No, consider a commercial vacuum cleaner instead. For your needs, a Hoover Hushtone would be a better option for only $30 more.
Just got one of these from a thrift store for $5
That’s great.
can you do agitation kenmore vs dyson
That is a good idea, thanks!
I have this vacuum and have only used it about 5 times for light cleaning. Tonight I turned the switch on sort of quickly and it just went dead. Have tinkered around with it but can't get it turn back on. Any ideas?
I'm sorry that happened! I don't have any ideas. I would return it!
#Great review!😎
SO Consumer Reports rated this and basically 10 Sharks as the best vacuums in uprights. But the Sharks all got 7s for carpet, which is my main floor surface and this got an 8. Also they say that the dust cups not only make allergens airborne when emptying but also have more expensive filters to replace, so therefore bagged is more economical, and release less dirt. You do good reviews. but I think you should address this issue. Also, none of the Dyson stick vacs is recommended b/c their reliability is so terrible.
Update: So I bought one today. Went to Sears, which now is only "hardlines" and the man greeted me and took me right to the machine, carried it to the register, and within 5 minutes I had it in the trunk. The box was not that heavy. It is very powerful, as you said, and the "inducer" motor system you referred to is this: one powerful suction motor which is the "inducer" and 2 small motors INSIDE the brushroll, which blows my mind. It made my 15 year old carpet look new and got up the nap like my 2004 Electrolux (Aerus) never did. It is so powerful that it pulls itself along with little effort; it is also quite beautiful in person, and looks like metal. You almost had me sold on a Shark, but the bagless small rollers were a turn off. The less time I spend vacuuming the better. Thank you again for your excellent reviews. This machine was $319 total. Considering my 1997 Hoover was 369, I think that's a bargain.
This thing is great. Until the beater bar wears out a year later. Replacement beater bars are $250. May as well buy a new vacuum once a year. Nice business model Kenmore. Get a belt driven one. Belts wear out but are cheaper than a piece of shit beater bar that cost the same as a vacuum.
Isn’t this a LG or Electrolux made??
It was designed and made by Panasonic until Panasonic pulled out of the North American vacuum cleaner market. They are now produced by a company called Cleva, but are the same designs.
How does this compare to the sebo felix and the miele u1? Which one would have the best carpet performance on a higher pile like 1/2" tight twist pile? I'm so torn between those models. Really want something bagged and good carpet performance and decent ease of use.
Shawn Jamison i have one of these exact kenmore’s and it is a beast. Its extremely extremely powerful. Probably just as powerful as my tandem air riccars. And way more powerful then a Miele u1. The kenmore does have one big disadvantage tho. The suction is soo so strong it makes it extremely hard to stretch out the hose. And it’s just very stiff and hard to use the tools. Oh and the hose is already short to begin with. So to me the hose on it is almost useless. So if you looking for a vacuum that is good for above floor cleaning with the hose. It’s not good for that. But for just carpet and bare floor cleaning it’s one of the best
@@Riccar_rad420 thanks for the reply! I think I may have even seen your u1 test on your channel as well :) I'm actually now thinking about maybe getting something like a sanitaire commercial upright with the direct air motor and a disposable bag, not the shake out style. From what I've seen there's a few people here on yt who rave about them and under $200 it seems like a great vacuum. I can always get a cheap mighty mite for above floor cleaning, or just stick with my Panasonic bagless upright for that. Either way, I really want something that's going to deep clean my wall to wall carpeting to prolong the life of it as much as possible, and leave it well groomed. Seems like that might be a better option than something like this kenmore, considering the hose is useless and it would just enrage me anyway lol. Unless you have any suggestions without paying an arm and a leg? The sanitaires seem like a better idea to me than something like the bypass design on the vibrance/symmetry which seems to be almost identical in cleaning power to the u1 too.
Shawn Jamison sanitaires are very good. But I think a entry level riccar supralite would be a lot better if you only need to deep clean carpet. They use hepa bags. And the belts on the riccar supralite are a lot batter designed and last 10times longer.it also is designed a lot better as its lighter, has top full hepa bags with a bag docking system, easier to push as the brushroll is so aggressive it pulls it self going foward. And The riccar supralite can outperform the majority of full size uprights on the market even other direct air vacuums. No joke it’s a very impressive machine! lol
If you decide to get one The simplicity version is on sale $249. It’s usually $279 at certified dealers. But I’d still check out a local riccar or simplicity dealer first as you may be able to actually negotiate the price and get it even cheaper. And in-store it’s possible they can even price match the online price. The dealers are independently owned so they are usually willing to work with you on prices
evacuumstore.com/p-29776-simplicity-freedom-entry-s10e-upright-vacuum.aspx
@@Riccar_rad420 that is definitely a good quality machine, and I have it at the top of my list as well. I don't think it has height adjustment though. My current vac doesnt either. I'm not sure its absolutely necessary to have height adjustment, but I know its definitely a benefit as well. Considering my carpet pile height is about 11mm, 15/32 inch, I feel like it's pretty high pile and it would benefit from that feature. But maybe on a nice model like this it doesnt matter as much. I'm worried that I could be damaging my carpets prematurely right now, as the tips of the fibers are kind of fuzzy, and it's only about 3 1/2 years since it was installed. Not sure if that's a concern or not, I know with the cheaper vacuums its definitely a possibility of fiber damage. I've also heard that the sanitaire bristles on the brush roller are a bit softer without sacrificing agitation.
Cute cat
what type of tests do you run? Could I have a list or like a spreadsheet of them?
I have this vacuum and it’s kind of disappointing. The spot where you attach the telescoping wand to the hose is really poorly designed. It comes apart easily. If I want to use the hose, I have to use both hands: one to maneuver the hose, and the other to hold the 2 pieces together so they don’t come apart. I would not buy this again.
I agree that was an issue!
Please do a review on the Eureka the boss smartvac
Like everything if you don't know someone personally that owns the product your looking to buy then you won't get a honest review
Looks like one of the bulkiest vaccum ever!!!
I actually saw leaks with the Kenmore
I used to sell the crap out of these
The pet brush is meant for pet hair not cereal! Idiots... lol
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 has as much power as that Kenmore. You may just have a faulty Dyson.