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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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 $$. Time will tell if it has the same staying power as the Eureka. Bravo for now!!!
Oh, in re-reading my review I realized I didn't say anything about how the vacuum cleaned. It does a great job. Good suction. Very easy to change because the control is on the handle. Slides to switch on, carpet, bare floor and off.
Pluses:
The canister follows me easily. With the hose attached at the top, it does not want to roll over when its pulled (I don't have stairs so don't know how it handles stairs)
Hose is very sturdy. No crimping or collapsing.
Attachments come on & off easily. ++ for me is my Eureka attachments fit like they were made for the Kenmore.
Cord is longer than my old vacuum.
The tube adjusts up and down with a push of the button, easy for hands that are now painful.
The canister weighs 11 pounds, lighter than my Eureka at 15 pounds. (one review called it super heavy at the online listing of 22 pounds. This weight must have been the canister, hose & carpet power brush! I actually weighed both canisters)
Power carpet brush has an edge cleaner on Both Sides of the head. (It was hard to find a vacuum with a power carpet brush. Most use suction only)
Noise level is about the same as the Eureka. The Eureka's description was listed as "quiet". Tho I suspect the newer vacuums may be quieter with new technology.
Price point - at $239 (4-18-2024) it is not an arm & a leg like so many of the other brands.
Negatives:
Dusting brush is kind of wimpy. Not an issue for me as the Eureka duster fits well.
Hose is a tad short. But the tube can be lengthened to compensate. Taller folks will like the extra length.
This Kenmore has all the features I liked about my Eureka. You can even wash the motor filter, saving $$. 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.
