Kenmore 31140 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum with Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, Telescoping Wand, 4-Position Height Adjustment, 3 Cleaning Tools, Blue/Silver

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1. puzzlemizz Verified Buyer – 16 March 2024

   Okay, so I just received it today and tried it out. Seems like a powerhouse. A bit heavy for a senior like me but I was aware of the weight when I bought it. My last vacuum only weighed 11 pounds so I am adjusting to it, no stairs by the way. I LOVE the fact that you can adjust the height which is a MUST really on carpeting making it easier to manage. It smelled so clean while I was vacuuming. Noise level is very acceptable really. The attachment hose could be longer but I like that the tools are onboard. I have found that the suction is much better than with some portables so it will be good for some areas. The power cord is nice and long but is quite stiff especially when securing it back up. One screw to attach the handle and you are done! Super easy to replace the bags as well. Great value for the money. OH, and the power switch let’s you switch from carpet to floors with the flip of the switch. Many good features, really, I love them all! Tiny nit pik, the plug was not 3-pronged which would have held it in more securely in my old outlets.
   

2. Topaz Verified Buyer – 21 March 2024

   Our previous vaccuum, a Hoover Wind Tunnel stopped self-propelling some time ago and then recently theroller stopped spinning. It cost almost as much to fix as just getting a new vaccuum do we opted to get a new one. The previous vaccuum was never very good at picking up dog hair off of our dining room rug. We just got this vaccuum yesterday, but for the first time in years our floors are not covered in dog hair. We have a white bulldog, a black chiweenie, a black Yorkie (she doesn’t shed) and a tricolor basset hound. The hound sheds the worst. Everytime we vaccuum we pick up an entire dog’s worth of his hair. Our bulldog leaves short white hairs everywhere and our dining room rug is navy blue so it shows up really well. After just vaccuuming the kiving room and dining room I feel like we got new floors. I love this vaccuum. It is a bit heavy to carry up and down the stairs, but the self-propel makes it easy to use. I bought this because Consumer Reports gave it the second highest score on vaccuums.

   

3. Rachael Verified Buyer – 16 January 2025

   I do not believe this vacuum qualifies as lightweight! Probably not the worst, but not the greatest to lug when vacuuming carpeted stairs. Moving on, since 2/3rds of my carpeted area is stairs, the attachments are *important*. In my photo you can see the attachment I used. First, I do not understand the logic in this attachment using little plastic paddles instead of a rotating brush but maybe that makes sense to someone else and is somehow a good thing. Next, the attachments are press-fit in, but the handle area is *short*! If you’re not using the extension wand, you can easily accidentally push the attachment off. The “suction control” is right there, too (those up/down arrows are on a sliding sleeve that adjusts suction), and constantly gets bumped and adjusts the suction while you’re using it. For this (because stairs are 2/3rds of my vacuuming) I give this beast 3 stars. I am not impressed. If you always use the extension wand (and so won’t bump the parts like I do) or mainly plan to use it for floors, it works great. The carpeted hallway I vacuumed have looks fantastic and there are multiple settings for pile height. If floors were all I was doing, I may well rate this with 4 or 5 stars. Bottom line: If you have a situation where you envision using attachments a lot without the extension, like I do, I would definitely pick a different model.

   

4. Just A Mom Verified Buyer – 27 February 2025

   Bought this used like new and it is pristine. It replaces an almost 20y/o Kenmore vacuum which had more features, but were rarely used. I always thought the dirt sensor was gimmicky, so got this one. The head/nozzle on new one is thinner so can get under cabinets. It is easier to change the carpet settings on the new one. Like the handle in the back on the new one better. They weigh about the same, but new one easier to carry with this handle design and might be better balanced. Hose length the same, but hasn’t been a problem. New one has very simple controls. Sorry to have to replace old workhorse, but delighted to have found this one.

   

5. Deanna L. Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

   This vacuum is awesome!! I’ve had it for over a year. I have a dog and cat and live on a dirt road. Really good suction!! Bags are hepa and do not emit dust into the room!! A bit loud. A bit heavy. Best vaccuum I’ve owned and I’ve had about 6 vacuums in my life. I would definately recommend it. (I have found bagless vacuums are very messy.)
   

6. Bitz Verified Buyer – 20 April 2025

   Upright corded vacuums are generally heavy and Consumer reports will say that heavier vacuums will naturally get better suction… and yes, this one is a beast! But if you want great suction and not worried about vacuuming stairs or in nooks and crannies, then this is a good choice. I haven’t had problems with ‘tools falling off the body’, ‘no handle to carry’ (yes there is), or many of the other problems others have stated. I will say that using the hand tools connected directly on the hose end is awkward but you can always use the extension. This vac is not made to use on light weight throw rugs— the suction is just too powerful although there is an adjustment to allow for less suction —but it still has a too powerful suction for that. I bought this vacuum to do a great job on main floors and when I want more maneuverability and want to get into small spaces or quick pickups, I use a cordless. I researched quite awhile trying to find a vac that would replace my ancient Eureka The Boss vac because they just don’t make them like they used to. But this vac fits the bill and actually has better suction than the Eureka — so I am a happy camper!