My Eureka Oxygen Vacuum of 24 years finally died. It was an excellent vacuum. I spent a lot of time researching vacuums to replace it. This Kenmore 81414, at first use, appears to be an excellent twin.
Pluses:
The canister follows me easily. With the hose attached at the top, it does not want to roll over when its pulled (I don't have stairs so don't know how it handles stairs)
Hose is very sturdy. No crimping or collapsing.
Attachments come on & off easily. ++ for me is my Eureka attachments fit like they were made for the Kenmore.
Cord is longer than my old vacuum.
The tube adjusts up and down with a push of the button, easy for hands that are now painful.
The canister weighs 11 pounds, lighter than my Eureka at 15 pounds. (one review called it super heavy at the online listing of 22 pounds. This weight must have been the canister, hose & carpet power brush! I actually weighed both canisters)
Power carpet brush has an edge cleaner on Both Sides of the head. (It was hard to find a vacuum with a power carpet brush. Most use suction only)
Noise level is about the same as the Eureka. The Eureka's description was listed as "quiet". Tho I suspect the newer vacuums may be quieter with new technology.
Price point - at $239 (4-18-2024) it is not an arm & a leg like so many of the other brands.
Negatives:
Dusting brush is kind of wimpy. Not an issue for me as the Eureka duster fits well.
Hose is a tad short. But the tube can be lengthened to compensate. Taller folks will like the extra length.
This Kenmore has all the features I liked about my Eureka. You can even wash the motor filter, saving $$. Time will tell if it has the same staying power as the Eureka. Bravo for now!!!
Oh, in re-reading my review I realized I didn't say anything about how the vacuum cleaned. It does a great job. Good suction. Very easy to change because the control is on the handle. Slides to switch on, carpet, bare floor and off.
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HEPA Filtration SystemCaptures 99.97% of debris, trapping dander, dust particles, odors, pollen and more inside the vacuum. |
Whole Home CleanRemoves ground-in dirt from carpets and powerfully cleans hard floors, stairs, and more. |
Powerful 2-Motor SystemCombination of 2 motors provides effective brush rotation and powerful suction for deep cleaning. |
Height Adjustment4 height adjustment levels provide optimal airflow and cleaning efficiency for any surface. |
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Quick TransitionsUpper and lower wand easily releases to quickly change from cleaning the floor, to upholstery, to the ceiling. |
Above Floor CleaningAccess difficult areas with 9.3' of extended reach. Detachable handle is perfect for cleaning furniture, car interiors, and tight spaces. |
24-foot Auto Cord RewindAutomatic cord rewind retracts the cord with a push of the button. |
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| power source | Electrical cable | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| special feature | Lightweight, Bagged, HEPA, Automatic Cord Rewind | Bagless, Compact, Lightweight, HEPA | Automatic Cord Rewind, Bag, HEPA, Washable Filter, Compact | Bagless, Automatic Cord Rewind, HEPA, Compact, Lightweight | Lightweight, Compact, Bagless, Washable Filter | Bagless, Automatic Cord Rewind, HEPA, Compact, Lightweight |
| surface suggestion | Hard Floor, Carpet, Upholstery | Carpet | Hard Floor | Hard Floor | Carpet, Hard Floor, Upholstery, All floors | Hard Floor |
| capacity | 9.07 kilograms | 29.5 pounds | 2.5 liters | 3.5 liters | 1.7 liters | 2 liters |
| voltage | 230 volts | 220 volts | 120 volts | 110 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
| noise level | 78 decibels | 75 decibels | 72 decibels | 70 decibels | 82 decibels | — |
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Suction hole too small. Aerodynamics of floor attachment are wrong, dirt on sides doesn't suck up
I was so excited when I ordered this vacuum for my company. When it arrived I opened it right up and tried it out. The floor attached fell off 5 times. It's supposed to lock in place. The hole on the floor attachment is about 1.5 inches, suction is good but the attachments has no aerodynamics, so it didn't pick stuff up unless you pick the hose up and put it on tip of the debri, unless it's small speckles of dirt and is lined up right in the front area of the floor attachment.The rug attachment works okay, but it does not compare to my Bissell upright pet vacuum. I bought this so I could just bring 1 vacuum, because it's 2 in 1. I have to return it because it is not a good vacuum. 😕This makes me sad because I live Kenmore products, but they missed the mark on this vacuum. It needs a redesign. Too many fancy beers and whistles and not enough aerodynamics and suction power. Too heavy!Eureka mighty max is by far the best vacuum I've ever owned. But it doesn't have a carpet attachment. I'll have to keep bringing 2 vacuums with me until I find the next best 2 in one vacuum.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
Style: KenmoreSize: 200 SeriesVerified Purchase
This is a review of the Kenmore 81214 200 Series bagged canister vacuum cleaner. The full model number is 125.81214610. I bought this to replace a Kenmore vacuum that was more than ten years old. That one ran fine and continued to do a good job of cleaning carpet. It failed because the wand connections stopped working. Nevertheless, it earned my customer loyalty because I stuck with the Kenmore brand.
This new Kenmore 200 Series has excellent suction and a very effective beater brush that turns on and off at the handle. To turn on the vacuum, you must use a foot switch on the canister section (or bend over and push it by hand). In vacuuming the same floors I have always cleaned, I noticed that the cord is about three feet shorter than before. The way the hose attaches to the canister is also different. The connector sticks straight up from the canister instead of arching over parallel with the floor. It still allows the canister to be pulled around effectively. There are the same large plastic wheels and the same rubber bumper as before, and the noise level is the same. So I hardly noticed the difference between the old one and the new one except that the new model cleans better and quicker.
There is no attachment for cleaning carpeted stair steps with this model. From my point of view, that was a plus because it apparently simplifies the wand connections and keeps the cost reasonable, and I don't have any carpeted stairs anyway. Also the head does not swivel left and right, but I hardly miss that feature. The bracket that allows the basic attachments to ride on the wand is a bother. I just keep those pieces in the closet and get them out when I need them.
This model has HEPA filtration and uses the Kenmore C bags which are easy to find in stores. This keeps all the dust and dirt contained and easy to dispose of. Overall this is a fine cleaner at a good price point.
This new Kenmore 200 Series has excellent suction and a very effective beater brush that turns on and off at the handle. To turn on the vacuum, you must use a foot switch on the canister section (or bend over and push it by hand). In vacuuming the same floors I have always cleaned, I noticed that the cord is about three feet shorter than before. The way the hose attaches to the canister is also different. The connector sticks straight up from the canister instead of arching over parallel with the floor. It still allows the canister to be pulled around effectively. There are the same large plastic wheels and the same rubber bumper as before, and the noise level is the same. So I hardly noticed the difference between the old one and the new one except that the new model cleans better and quicker.
There is no attachment for cleaning carpeted stair steps with this model. From my point of view, that was a plus because it apparently simplifies the wand connections and keeps the cost reasonable, and I don't have any carpeted stairs anyway. Also the head does not swivel left and right, but I hardly miss that feature. The bracket that allows the basic attachments to ride on the wand is a bother. I just keep those pieces in the closet and get them out when I need them.
This model has HEPA filtration and uses the Kenmore C bags which are easy to find in stores. This keeps all the dust and dirt contained and easy to dispose of. Overall this is a fine cleaner at a good price point.
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