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

5 reviews for 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

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   alma a. – August 4, 2024

   Tengo años usando el mismo modelo es un poco pesada pero su trabajo es mucho mejor que cualquier otra que he usado esta es mi preferida

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Marie Casey Stevens LeBrasseur – August 20, 2024

   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.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – September 8, 2024

   The Kenmore 81714 Ultra Plush Canister Vacuum Sweeper that we just bought is our third Kenmore cannister sweeper – over a period of 50 years. Normally, newer version of appliances are not as good as the old ones. Not true of this newest Kenmore cannister sweeper. It is as easy to use if not easier than the older ones. The attachments are more accessible -the pet powermate even stores inside the vacuum cleaner. All of the functions of the sweeper are similar, but better than the older sweeper. Not much of a learning curve on how to use it effectively. We use it on carpet and hard surface floors. We are really pleased with our purchase. Really enjoy vacuuming now!

4. 

   Rated 1 out of 5

   TAK – September 15, 2024

   Many Repairs and Less Than 3 Years in & It’s a Goner

   I’ve written snippets of this review in my head through gritted teeth (yes I know if it’s in my head it’s not THROUGH gritted teeth please allow me some poetic license, it’s been a day) while using this god-forsaken POS over the last 2+ year. While vacuuming, I’d alternate this therapeutic writing exercise with fantasizing about the unfiltered diatribe and possibly bodily harm I would visit upon this “machine’s” designer if s/he ever had the misfortune to meet me. Today I’ve been moved to actually sit down and take time out of my day to put fingers to keyboard. Where to begin?

   I struggled from the onset with the decision to purchase this machine when my Dyson Animal (rival POS) did me the favor of catching fire, giving me license to relieve it of its duty. But that’s another review; back to the matter at hand…

   I’d had a kenmore canister vacuum, similar to this one before the Dyson. So I was prepared to be underwhelmed. I finally relented and bought it because the beater on the carpet attachment is electrified whereas the one on the f-ing Dyson is “air driven” which is about as useful a you know what on a bull.

   I was not prepared for the hate-at-nearly-first-sight this vacuum provoked. It is HEAVY. It is BULKY. It does not really ROLL without a LOT of yanking (and correlated cursing). Rather than turn, it ROLLS OVER. Did I mention it’s HEAVY?

   Oh, another special feature? It has a light at the base of the wand, near the floor. This is in theory a useful feature. It lights up the area of floor just ahead of where you are vacuuming. HOWEVER, this light stands nearly 2 inches off the level of the wand itself serving to prevent the floor attachment from fitting into SO. MANY. PLACES. So, turns out, this light’s actual function is to taunt you as you vacuum, letting you see clearly all of the dust and pet hair that you will have to go get on your hands and knees to clean. Did I mention it’s BULKY?

   What, else. Oh, I have dogs. They get hair on our microfiber sofa. The microfiber is great long term–really does clean up from just about anything. I’ve even put all of the covers through the washer and dryer and they come out looking brand new. However, the microfiber is a pet hair MAGNET.

   So one of the main jobs I got this vacuum for was to vacuum my sofa regularly. I was lured in by the electrified beater on the rug attachment AND the upholstery attachment. The upholstery attachment does work pretty well, but it is small. And I have a life outside of vacuuming, so I’d like to get the vacuuming over with. For the big areas of the sofa–about 90% of the surfaces, I’d prefer to use the larger rug attachment. It does FIT directly onto the handle without the wand. It even makes the electrical connection so the beater spins. However, the handle does not have the clip that secures this attachment, SO, you can push it but you CAN’T PULL it. It falls off. This is more than mildly annoying. My old Kenmore allowed this. Not sure why this one is designed without the clip.

   Let me see, what else does it do? Oh, yes, it BREAKS. Often. I’ve replaced several parts on it in the last 30 months. Less than two years in, I had to replace the entire hose assembly to the tune of $140. I suspect this broke in part because of all the yanking moving this thing requires. Maybe it wants to be carried? Did I mention it is HEAVY?

   The front swivel (I use this term loosely–it operates more like a brake) wheel is constructed of brittle, cheap plastic. I’ve replaced that TWICE. Maybe they should sell them In convenient 6-packs. Of course that would assume the vacuum will last more than 5 years. It has not. ‘

   Not sure what you call it, but the plastic “collar” piece that helps the wand stand up straight when sitting in the rug attachment broke. So, the wand flops, sometimes whips around whacking anything in its path. Basically, most of this thing is plastic and most of the plastic breaks.

   That brings us to today. Today, near the close of my vacuuming session, the “check bag” alarm sounded. I opened the compartment, replaced the bag and noticed a flat plastic piece on the floor next to the machine. I looked inside the compartment and couldn’t spot where this errant piece may have come from. I tried closing the canister and it became immediately apparent that this piece was the clip that holds the canister closed, creating a seal that, you know, creates a VACUUM. I figured it must have popped off and I’d need to pop that bad boy right back on. NOPE. This piece rotates on two little plastic pins that fit into corresponding plastic rings that are part of the entire canister assembly. Yup. That’s right. PLASTIC. Did I mention that all of the plastic breaks? One of these tiny rings cracked. So, my replacement part this time, apparently, is the entire VACUUM CANISTER. The way this is built, the failure of an 1/8″ piece of plastic has rendered this sucker D-E-A-D.

   So, that’s where my tale ends. For now. Marooned in a vacuum-less house with two shedding dogs and two teenaged boys. I’m dreading what comes next–the search for a suitable replacement. What will it be? Join the Mielle cult for a cool $800?

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DianeG – September 22, 2024

   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.