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| About - Kenmore Progressive 21714 |
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The Kenmore Progressive 21714 canister vacuum cleaner includes a upholstery tool, floor brush, dusting brush, and crevice tool. It weighs 24 pounds and provides usability features such as a retractable cord, brush on and off switch, suction control, manual carpet-height adjustment, and a telescopic wand. |
| About This Brand |
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Once exclusive to Sears, Kenmore uprights are now available in Kmart stores as a result of a merger of the retailers. Kenmore uprights typically range in price from about $80 to $300. Kenmore is the best-selling canister brand, with a wide array of models ranging from as little as $50 to $600 or so. It also offers canister hard-surface cleaners and a carpet shampooer. |
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| Features & Specs - Kenmore Progressive 21714 | |
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Bag |
Yes |
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Brush on/off |
Yes |
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Easy on/off |
Yes |
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Manual-pile adjust |
Yes |
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Weight (lbs.) |
24 |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Awful!
4/24/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We had a 10 year old version held together with tape because it was such a good vacuum. This version is clunky, how in the world an elderly person would navigate with it, bulbous in design, terrible retractable cord, suction good, attachments - terrible. How CR could ever rate this high is beyond us! Avoid like the plague!
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Power cuts out
4/21/2013
Pros
Lightweight
Long Power Cord
Power Brush Height
Cons
Poor Design
Unreliable
Best Uses
Carpet
Hardwood Floors
Comment:
When I unpacked vacuum noticed a bright green card stating vacuum would not operate unless the hose was firmly seated in the canister. One must be certain the latch clicks, and I made sure I followed those directions. <br /><br />Even so, every time I shut the vacuum off for a minute and restarted it, I had to touch the hose-to-canister connection and it would start, almost as if it had a short. I was not reseating and latching it, just touching it. This seems a poor design since one is pulling the hose as one uses the cleaner which must affect the electrical connection. <br /><br />I experimented a bit and found this would happen even if I did not move the vacuum at all after switching the vacuum off then on. Also, sometimes the vacuum's power would stop as I was vacuuming.<br /><br />I bought this yesterday and am returning it tomorrow with regrets because I liked the power brush height which fits under most furniture.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Poor Quality and warranty
2/12/2013
Pros
Easy To Empty
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Poor Design
Unreliable
Best Uses
Carpet
Comment:
I bought a Kenmore thinking that Sears' quality was the best for the money. Boy was I ever disappointed!! The workmanship and ergonomics were poor. The plastic undercarriage broke literally 1 year and a month after owning it. In essence, 1 month after the warranty expired. I bought a Sebo and have had it for 5 years and it continues to be the best vacuum of 4 vacuums I have owned. What a shame!!!! Go German craftsmanship!!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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