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Kenmore Progressive 21714
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Approximate retail price:
$379.99
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Summary:

This 24-pound canister from Kenmore is bag-equipped and has suction control, HEPA filtration, a brush on/off switch, and a 28-foot, retractable cord.

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Type: Bagged canister vacuums
About - Kenmore Progressive 21714

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

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
info Bag Yes
info Brush on/off Yes
info Easy on/off Yes
info Manual-pile adjust Yes
info Weight (lbs.) 24
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User Reviews - Kenmore Progressive 21714
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1.0
Not reliable
1/30/2013
Pros
Easy to Use
Long Power Cord
Powerful/Good Suction
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Carpet
Tile Floors
Comment:
I purchased this vacuum in spite of the poor user reviews because my last Kenmore lasted for 20 yrs. and CR recommended it. However, one yr. and a day past my purchase date, the power head stopped working. The cost of replacement parts, if they could be found, were more than the cost of the vacuum. Only one vacuum repair shop in my area would even consider looking at it.
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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1.0
Very Bad Experience
1/14/2013
Pros
Cons
Heavy
Inefficient
Poor Design
Very poor suction
Best Uses
Comment:
Terribly poor suction once I install either brush or the carpet attachment!
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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2.0
Long term plastic doesn't hold up well
11/17/2012
Pros
Does A Great Job Cleaning
Cons
Plastic parts break
Best Uses
Carpet
Hardwood Floors
Pet Hair
Stairs
Tile Floors
Comment:
This is my third Progressive and it is the most poorly made. Very flimsy plastic parts that break easily. It does a great job but over the three years I have had it one piece after another has broken off to the point now I have to repair it for $$$ or buy a new one. Not worth the price if it only lasts 3 years.
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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