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| About - Kenmore Progressive 21514 |
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The Kenmore Progressive 21514 canister vacuum cleaner includes a power brush, upholstery tool, floor brush, dusting brush, and crevice tool. It weighs 23 pounds and provides usability features such as a retractable cord, brush on and off switch, suction control, and manual carpet-height adjustment. |
| 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 21514 | |
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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.) |
23 |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Works well but cheaply made
3/14/2013
Pros
Easy To Empty
Easy to Use
Efficient
Lightweight
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Poor Design
Best Uses
Comment:
Lots of small plastic parts have broken and are very expensive to replace. I actually have glue and duct tape in three different places holding ours together. It is quiet and sufficiently powerful but it is unlikely to last very long at the rate these pieces are breaking. I wouldn't buy it again.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Not reliable, far from a CR best Buy
1/4/2013
Pros
Easy To Empty
Easy to Use
Cons
Inefficient
Poor Design
Unreliable
Best Uses
Hardwood Floors
Stairs
Comment:
Bought this Kenmore Progressive 21514 canister vac the end of April 2011 based on previous Kenmore vacs and the CR review. Last week the motor died, cost to replace is over 2/3 of a new vac so now after 18 months in the market for a new vac. Very hesitant to go with a Kenmore again
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
CR needs to update Reliability on Kenmor
12/29/2012
Pros
Easy To Empty
Easy to Use
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Cheap plastic
Heavy
Poor Design
Best Uses
Carpet
Hardwood Floors
Pet Hair
Stairs
Tile Floors
Comment:
We have owned a Kenmore Progressive vacuum for years now. Our first was purchased in 2002 and it was still the best rated by CR when we had to replace it after it was pushed down the stairs by our 2 year old son, so in 2008 we purchased the 27515 we have already had to take it in for repairs in 2011 and it again in 2012 needs a whole new wand assembly as well as a new hose. Because I didn't want to repair it again so soon, we have been trying to make due with Duck Tape but it isn't working well. The newer version is definitely not as reliable as was the 2002 version. The older version had the metal push button that inserted into the metal lower wand assembly this newer version has a plastic connector that is not durable and problematic. Also it seems that the hose does not last as long as the hoses for the earlier version. We do like the vacuum performance as far as maneuverability and suction. The tools are also convenient, but the tool cover on the newer version has a cheap plastic opening part that breaks easily. I have always like the stair/pet hair tool, but it never has lasted long enough for me to really appreciate it, on both vacuums it broke very quickly. It is disappointing that Kenmore is cheaping down their products but I would not rate their products as reliable anymore.
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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