Kenmore BU4018 Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum Lift-Up Carpet Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with HEPA Filter 3-in-1 Combination Upholstery

well, where do I begin? I loathe housework - I would rather be outside than inside, and housework requires that I work inside - ugh - however, I have three dogs (two are Border Collies with undercoats), and a cat, I live in the country near a gravel/dusty road, and I burn wood downstairs to heat the house - dirt, dust, soot, and pet hair are simply a way of life around here, and like it or not, I am required to occasionally vacuum it all up :) about 35 years ago I purchased a Kenmore model 116 upright - awesome, simple vacuum - ten years ago I thought I'd give a bagless vacuum a whirl after the Kenmore went underwater during basement flooding - the Bissell Helix bagless was total garbage - after attempting to clean three times with it, I checked the Kenmore, and while now rusted a bit, it was dried out from the flooding - I turned that puppy on and it ran like always - I have used that vacuum right up to now, and the roller brushes are worn to the point I thought it might be time for a new vacuum - I decided to try this Kenmore Intuition since it appeared to have nice features, was certainly modernized from the days of my old clunker Kenmore, and it has bags - the vacuum was delivered and has been sitting in the box for almost two weeks - during that time my dogs have been doing a great job of ensuring the vacuum's first test was a good one, particularly leaving coat behind on the living room rug - today I assembled the vacuum (easy) and very much liked the ease of reading the various buttons on the machine, as well as how easily the buttons all work - I turned the vacuum on, pushed the button to engage the roller, and it practically vacuumed without assistance - it's light weight makes it very manageable, the head swivels beautifully, and holy cow, it has got some kinda suction! a once over was enough to clean up the dog hair, and once I was on the laminate wood floor, I turned the roller brush off and the suction was pullin' stuff in from six inches away! I am very impressed with the power of this thing - it also has a handle built into the body that makes it super easy to pick up and carry around - the wand is wonderful, releases easily for separate use, and reassembles just as readily - the cord is nice and long, and the hooks to wind the cord up on are far enough apart there is a ton of extra availability for winding the cord, so it doesn't fall off the hooks right away - the head of the machine releases into vacuuming position with a light tap on the head by the diagram of a foot - push the button to engage the roller brush and the green light comes on, or push the button to disengage and the light goes off - I turned the vacuum off for a moment, and when I turned it back on the green light was off - I thought it was already broken, and pushed the button multiple times to no avail - turns out the roller brush doesn't engage until the head is released to vacuum - nice feature once I realized that was the deal - if this vacuum holds up 35 years like my first Kenmore has, it will outlive me - I'll never have to buy another vacuum again - I highly recommend this gem - it might even make me enjoy housework a bit more :) Read more

I love my Kenmore. My mother has used Kenmore vacuums for as long as I can remember and I had tried several cheap vacuums but finally after none of them measured up I found this little gem (in my favorite color even!) and decided to try it out so I could finally get rid of the other vacuums that weren't measuring up. What I like about this vacuum is that it is lightweight, easy to put together and use, it has good suction and changing the bag is easy. I also like the lift up feature and the 2 attachments it come with work for my needs but I do hate that hair gets tangled up on the beater bar but it is easy to clean for me. This Kenmore has a smaller head so will take longer to clean larger surfaces but it works very well for my living spaces. Read more

This is a vac that is light weight, flexible and has great pick-up attributes. I use it to keep dog hair in check. The flexibility of the nozzle is a bit hard on the hose that connects it to the vacuum. I had to replace it in the first one of these that I had, which led to a problem with the brush in the nozzle. This led to the purchase of a second Intuition of the same model. It works so good on dog hair and is so easy to use that I wanted another one. This time I will be easier on the flexible head, and I have a better idea of how to work on it if I have a problem. Read more

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I cannot stand bagless vacuums! Therefore, I chose this one as a cleaner alternative. I love it. When you take it out of the box, the major pieces have to be attached together. So very easy and simple to do without requiring anything but your hands to put it together. It's light weight, pivots so easily, and has a very smooth glide. This vacuum stays clean while using it because everything picked up goes straight into the bag. I also use the hose to clean out my chinchilla's cage which includes his bath dust and timothy hay remnants. I always check the inside of the vacuum after doing this and each time so far I find that it is clean inside, and I don't see any dust or hay remnants outside of the bag. I would recommend this vacuum to anyone looking a quality and a good price. Read more

I love this vacuum! It’s easy to use. Cleans very well. I’ve had it for 1 month and no problems suction is fantastic. The two Tahiti like the most is that it has a bag that catches all the pet hair dander and all the dirt in your home and you don’t have to touch it. Last I love how it detaches. It’s a little loud. And the cord is super long Read more

I like this vacuum for multiple reasons: it is well constructed; it is powerful, yet relatively quiet; the air quality in my home has markedly improved since starting to use it; the brush roll doesn’t get all jammed with hair or cloth strings/threads, and it happens to vacuum quite thoroughly. It has a great canister bag system that is a self contained, trapping airborne particles before they become dust in the air and on furniture. My only concern for some consumers might be the item’s overall weight and maneuverability, but the removable main canister detaches easily, and is great when using the nozzle extender on drapes, ceiling trim, or steps. In short, its brand new and it is a wonderfully powerful vacuum with the added benefit of providing much-improved air quality. Definitely recommend. Read more

At first I loved the vacuum. It cleaned well and vacuum bags were easy to get. But, it stopped working in less than six months of use. That is an unacceptable and embarrassing level of performance. I do have a house with three dogs; two are heavy shedders. In addition, there is no easy way to disassemble the bottom for cleaning, which this vacuum requires regularly. Durability: Poor Value: Poor Design: Okay Attachments: Poor variety Removing vacuum bags: Easy Read more