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Kenmore Progressive 21714

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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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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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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Carpet
 /  5
Bare floors
 /  5
Tool airflow
 /  5
Hose suction
 /  5
Emissions
 /  5
Clean emissions
 /  5
Handling
 /  5
Pet hair
 /  5
Noise
 /  5
Color
 /  5

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A number of our user reviews cite reliability issues related to failing power heads and motors, along with complaints about plastic parts failing on the wand. (We summarize negative experiences for high-scoring models with at least 10 user reviews.)

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This Kenmore canister vacuum includes a upholstery tool, floor brush, dusting brush, and crevice tool. It weighs 24 pounds and provides helpful features such as a retractable cord, brush on/off switch, suction control, manual carpet pile-height adjustment, and telescopic wand.

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