Price: $149.99 - $129.00
(as of Nov 05, 2024 13:32:10 UTC - Details)

This Kenmore bagless upright with completely sealed air path can tackle all your cleaning needs. Effortlessly transition to lightweight cleaning with Lift-Up for stairs and above floor cleaning. The HEPA filtration system ensures the air you breathe stays clean, filtering 99.97% of dust down to 0.3 microns. At under 12lbs, this full-featured upright maneuvers around furniture with swivel steering, LED headlight and 9ft of above floor reach.
LIGHTWEIGHT: At under 12lbs., this full-sized upright goes anywhere with ease.850.0 watts.Specific uses:Home Décor
LIFT-UP TECHNOLOGY: Quickly transition to a lightweight pod for stairs and above floor cleaning
COMPLETELY SEALED AIR PATH: The HEPA Filtration System lets you know the vacuum traps 99.97% of dust down to 0.3 microns inside your vacuum, keeping them out of the air you breathe
EXTENDED REACH: 9’ of hose reach for all of your hard-to-access cleaning
SWIVEL+ LED HEADLIGHT: Maneuver around corners and furniture seamlessly leaving dirt nowhere to hide
2-MOTOR SYSTEM: Powerful deep cleaning on bare floors, carpet & more
VERSATILE TOOLS: Includes an individual upholstery tool and a 3-in-1 combination tool featuring a crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool for a whole home clean
Reviewer: Omar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Little beast
Review: When I first saw this vacuume in and out the box, I was disappointed. It was so light and small. I have a power obsession. Boy was I wrong. This vacuume picks every and anything up quickly, and quietly. First time vacuuming and nobody in the house woke up from their sleep. It picks up in corners well, turns like a Mercedes, the detachable hose with extention already equipped on it was easy to use, there where you can see just how powerful the suction really is. It's powerful enough for me, and I love power, very light weight to do steps, easy bin emptying very small and compact. Also it doesn't snag on wires which I find weird and convenient because this is a powerful vacuume.Cons:1. if you have very large surface area to vacuume, you may find the length of the base too narrow.2. No power cord retractor.3. Things like carpet, and long hair gets caught around Bristle roller but thats normal and is easily removed with scissors.4. No place to stow hose accessories on the vacuumeOverall, best vacuume I've ever used as far as convenience. Does the job very well, makes vacuuming extremely easy, and I highly recommend.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Mighty mite
Review: When I opened the box, I thought I made a mistake, it looked like a toy. I had a Dyson animal, then a Dyson ball. My wife hated the ball, hard to roll, the hose was like an exercise spring. While this is 2/3 as wide it moves so easily it is easier, by far, to use. It vacs just as well if not better. Its size is a big advantage in getting in places. The cord is about the right tension, it is light and a much better design. The original animal was nice but the plastic got brittle in a short time and left sharp broken edges. This is a good design, low priced, and American made. If it lasts it is a great bargain. No more Dyson for us.

Reviewer: Lovie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A powerful, lightweight vacuum.
Review: This initial review is after a single use of this new vacuum. Since the negative reviews all seem to indicate problems in the long run, I will update the review in 6 months to a year, and if all remains the same, will add a star.My situation: I finally reached the point where, after replacing the internal and external hose, the power switch, and the power head on my Dyson Ball Animal 2, the power head stopped working and I was unable to determine the cause after extensive troubleshooting. As such, I decided to look for a replacement.I live in a 1900 square foot home with bare floors and area rugs on the 1st floor, and wall to wall carpeting on the stairs and 2nd floor. I have one short hair dog, but the last of my long haired dogs recently passed so it was a good test for the Kenmore DU 4080.Unpacking and assembly.I love how this vacuum was packaged. The container was only 2 feet tall by 1 foot wide. There was no unnecessary packing or excess plastic bags wrapped with miles of packing tape. Unpacking and assembly took less than 10 minutes. The unit comes with a laminated quick start guide that has large font print, as well as a detailed owner's manual, also with clear instructions and large print, great for us old folks who can't seem to read the micro font in most manuals even with our glass on!. Assembly is completed in 4 easy steps, simply inserting components together until you hear a click.Initial use.I was surprised by several things upon initial use. First, the motor has great suction with a variable suction switch for decreasing it for things like vacuuming drapes, and in fact, when using it on the low-pile area rugs it actually pulls itself forward quite strongly (I used it on max suction setting). It works very well on bare floors, picking up kitchen debris and dog kibble without launching it all over the place. The power switch allows you to choose between the roller off or roller on positions.I then decided to test the upright removable cannister and onboard tools. The cannister removes easily from the base simply by stepping on the lever and lifting straight up. I attached the (non-powered) stair tool and set to work. Suction remained quite strong, and it made a noticeable difference on the stair carpeting.Minor quibble no. 1: The debris cannister is relatively small compared to the Dyson. I had to empty it after completing each floor, whereas the Dyson could run and not fill the cannister until the whole house was vacuumed.Re-attaching the cannister was quite easy; just line it up and push until you hear the click, and that's it. It was lighter than the Dyson and hence easier to carry up the stairs. It continued to perform well, and even sucked up a noticeable amount of dog hair from the longer haired dog who had passed 2 weeks earlier, so that tells me the beater brush and the suction are quite powerful. Emptying the container is a breeze; just hold it over your garbage can, push the button on the bottom and the door opens to release the debris into the can. Snap it back together, place it on the base, and push until you hear the click to return. I did not notice any excess debris stuck in the cannister, although I make a point of shaking and banging lightly on the side when emptying it to remove anything that gravity could not pull out.Minor quibble no. 2: The cord is way shorter than the Dyson, so I had to unplug and find new outlets to complete each floor, whereas the Dyson cord was long enough to only have to change outlets once upstairs, and not at all downstairs. I can live with this. :)Overall, the unit is light but sturdy, does not seem cheaply made, and did a great job on its initial use. I do have a minor concern where the hose goes into the upper handle, as even with the strain relief, the bend is rather sharp, and may wear out in the long term.I will update this review as required later on, but for now it seems the 150 bucks I paid was a good investment.

Reviewer: Chris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I feel like I've tried them all, this one is a keeper
Review: SHORT REVIEW:Prosgood suction, does well on all surface typescord is of good lengthlift off feature is great for stairs and high ceilingsonboard tools work as they shouldlight is a nice feature many vacs lack these daysexcellent maneuverabilityquietdirt cup has a decent capacity (unlike stick vacs that have to be emptied more often)seems to have excellent filtration, helped us with our allergiesCons:if you have a wide open floor plan keep in mind this vac has a narrow cleaning path then some of the bigger bulkier kindsnot self cleaning brush, you must clean the roller brush of hair every so often (I haven't had to do it yet but I will after a few uses to keep it in good shape)as with any upright, does not get under furniture, the head will go under sofas etc but if your trying to get under a coffee table you won't be able to get the whole vac under, will have to use wand, but this is common with any upright.LONG REVIEW:I have very old house which has every flooring imaginable, wood, throw rugs of every kind (thin, braided, etc) carpet, linoleum....little bit of everything. We also have very long, narrow steep steps with a stair lift on them (thus, even more narrow and trying to work around it). We live directly on a 4 lane road with heavy traffic, and thus we get ALOT of dirt and grime that enters the house from the road no matter how often we clean. And....a relative has asthma so keeping home as clean and dust free is a priority for me. I had a Shark Rocket stick vac awhile back, but it didn't last as long as I hoped, and I have a medical condition that causes muscle weakness so while the Shark was fairly light, due to its design it would become heavy for me over time. When it "died" I decided I didn't want to fork over the $ right away to get a new vac, so I used a shop vac with carpet floor attachment. But I soon noted it was not getting the floor cleans so I bought this vac. I had just vacuumed a few days prior to getting this one, and had a 9x12 area rug I wanted to try it out on. I FILLED THE CUP 2/3 full with dirt and hair that previous vacuuming had not gotten. I have also noted the asthma issue is better for a family member, and my own allergies have gotten much better.Pros:throw rugs - Does well on all throw rugs of any size and thickness (trust me I have them all lol, 21 rugs in total) Some people mentioned it had to much suction for thin ones I am wondering if they used the lever on the handle to reduce suction. I myself didn't have an issue and it adjusted to any height.carpet - does great on carpet, we have a huge area area (one mentioned above) that is older and has very dense weave to it, apparently other vacs did not get the dirt out, when I vacuumed with this one there was alot of dirt and hair that came out of the rug as if I had never vacuumed it before. It also did well on typical pile carpet.linoleum - does not shoot dirt and stuff back at you like some vacuums do (mainly because it turns off the roller brush for hard surfaces) and it had no problem picking up things like dropped cheerios etc in kitchen.hard wood floors - does fine on those as wellstairs - wow, this thing spoiled me. A big reason I decided to go with this vac is the "lift off" feature for stairs and high areas (our ceilings are 10') with the typical upright vac it tips over if you try to use the hose, and canister vacs aren't long enough to reach all the steps, and the stick vac I found didn't have alot of flexibility to get into corners on the steps since stick vacs don't have a hose.filters - I think it does very well with this, as said our allergies are much much better since using it.cord length - just fine, not too long, not to short....most rooms in this old house are 12x15 and I was usually able to do 1-2 rooms before having to move plug to another outletlight - I grew up at time when all vacs had a light on them, when they started making them without it I just got used to it, its been years since I had one with a light and wow, it helps so much if you do have alot of furniture, there was alot of stuff I probably would have missed otherwise.maneuverability - we not only have a million throw rugs, in this old house we got alot of old furniture, with typical uprights with a fixed head its a nightmare trying to get around stuff. The swivel head makes it very easy. Some people complained about the head "shifting" has they vacuum but all swivel head vacs do that, when I first got the shark had the same issue. Its like riding a bike, you have to learn how to hold it, once you do you don't have a problem, it just has a different feel than when vacuuming with regular uprights.onboard tools - they all work fine, and did great on the sofa. One review on here said the vacuum doesn't have an extension wand. It does, its the "neck" of the vacuum which I find very convenient if I spot something infront of the vac I need to get to, instead of trying to wrangle around it, I just use the extension tool, reach over the vac, clean the area and be done with it.noise - its the quietest vac I've had. I'm sure there are probably other vacs that are quieter but to me, this was very quiet.weight - its slightly heavier than I anticipated, BUT, its still not "heavy". As mentioned I have a muscle weakness condition, and I found the vac easy to use, even on stairs.Cons:I personally didn't have any but you may want to consider these factors if they are an issue for yougetting under furniture - as with any upright, this is just not going to happen. We have some end tables that about 12-14" tall at the base (bottom of the table) and it could not easily get under there (which is not a problem for me, I just use extension wand, but for people used to stick vacs, it may be annoying).large areas - our house has alot of throw rugs, lots of furniture...lots of cubby hole type stuff so a vac with a smaller cleaning path is 100% ideal for us, it makes it easy to get the vac into areas where a larger vac wouldn't be able to. But, if you have a wide open large area with little furniture, keep in mind this vac has a narrow cleaning path and it may take you a bit longer than with some of the bigger vacs out there, but again its a trade off as those bigger vacs are also usually heavier and bulkier.TIP: My old shark (well, not old, I purchased it a few years back) it basically melted down where the roller brush is. While looking for a new vacuum, I noted this is an issue with many brands, and I think i remember seeing people complain about that with this vac. Keep in mind, some vacs have "self cleaning" brushes, but not all vacs do and this one does not (neither did my shark). If you don't periodically clean the brush head of hair, you will eventually run into an issue. I did clean the shark but later realized after it died and I took it apart I didn't remove the hair by the outer edges. So, keep that in mind when using this and other vacs.EDIT: I noted some people mention motor issues where it stops suddenly. This vac has a safety feature to protect the motor, if it gets clogged or tangled, it will shut down to protect the motor, and you have to clear the clog or tangle before it will start again, it has a red light that comes on in this case, my shark had a similar feature. (I've never had this one clog on me).

Reviewer: Linda Labrecque
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Super génial, et excellant pour les tapis.

Reviewer: Markitotl
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Increíble desempeño y calidad de limpieza por el precio. Muy ligera y comoda, nada robusta ni pesada.

Reviewer: Gerald M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: My wife loves it. Light and easy to manoeuvre. Super suction, easy to empty, no cord winder to break, accessories that work well, the lift off feature is most excellent. Going to be great for car cleaning this spring.

Reviewer: Holly
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I find this vacuum great. I love the features like the swivel, and one touch dust trap dumping. It has great suction I've used it on carpet and stairs. Very much superior to my previous vacuum. I noticed that some reviews said the power cord was short but it is actually a little longer than my last vacuum. So I guess it depends on what you're used to. I would totally recommend this vacuum. It feels more expensive than what it is.

Reviewer: laurie oldfield
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The Vaccuum cleaner works good. It is very light, made of a light plastic. I hope it is tougher than it feels.