Kenmore KW4070

Carpet Cleaners / Full-Sized Carpet Cleaners

This Kenmore KW4070 full-sized carpet cleaner has

one tank
a carry handle

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Cleaning

/ 5

Dryness

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cleaning: This model performed good in our cleaning test that shows how well the machine removed clay from carpet.

Dryness: This model performed good in removing solution from carpet.

Noise: This model performed good for noise in our tests. Hearing protection may be needed.

Convenience: This model scored very good for convenience which combines weight of machine, coverage area, cord length and tank access, filling and emptying.

About

The Kenmore KW4070 is part of the Carpet Cleaners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Carpet Cleaners models like the KW4070 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cleaning: Shows how well each machine removed red clay stain from carpet.

Dryness: Indicates how much solution was left behind. The best left a few ounces; the worst left over a pint in the area cleaned.

Convenience: Included machine weight, cord length, coverage area, and tank access, filling and emptying.

Features & Specs

Features

Hose

Yes

Separate tanks

Carrying handle

Yes

Specs

Calculated coverage area (Sq. ft.)

Hose length (in.)

Weight (Full) (lbs.)

Weight (Empty) (lbs.)

Weight (Solution tank) (lbs.)

Price & Shop

Carpet Cleaners

Kenmore KW4070

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Specs

Price & Shop

Price & Shop

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