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Post# 214796   1/19/2013 at 12:12 (4,112 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)        

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Are the new Kenmore uprights good? I noticed there are 5 bagged and one bagless. I like the look especially of the green/blue Intuition. The Intuitions come in red, silver, and green/blue but all look the same to me. The attachment hoses seem like they are actually useable on them. Too bad the attachments are limited. Just a long crevice tool, a stiff bristle combo tool, and a Pet Handimate. The combo tool looks like the one on the lime and orange canisters. They also don't seem to include a floor/wall brush like older ones did. Would the canister floor brush with adapter work?

One thing that was interesting is the Intuitions seem to use two motors in the brush roll instead of one, so there are three motors in total?


Post# 214806 , Reply# 1   1/19/2013 at 13:10 (4,112 days old) by concept12 (San Antonio, Texas)        
Intuitions

I have both models of the Intuition, the "Bahama Green", and the Silver "True HEPA", model. Both machines are bagged (I use the HEPA cloth bags). I have had the silver one for about a year, and just bought the green one. I wanted to try the green model because of it's "inducer motor". It seems a little louder to me than the previous silver version. As far as suction, the green model has "20%" more than the silver. I have not been able to really tell the difference. I think Panasonic still makes them, please someone correct me if I am wrong.

They all have (2) Motors, one for suction, and the other is for the Direct Drive motor located inside the brush roll. I believe the motor is located on the left side of the brush roll. They are excellent deep cleaners due to the Direct Drive feature and no belts to slow/break. If you do get something stuck in the brush roll, there is a reset button located on the machine. You can also shut the brush roll off for hard-floors. I have hardwood and the rubber coated wheels have not scratched anything!

They are a little on the heavier side as far as weight, but I have not had them tip over while using the attachments. The attachments could be softer, but they are far better than what is on your usual uprights. The hose is very long and does not pull towards the machine too badly. As far as filtration, I have had no dust in the compartments since I have been using both models with the HEPA bags. They also have a Power-Flow feature which consist of many vents in the bag chamber that provide more airflow and better no loss of suction around the bag itself, which I think really works! They are great machines!

The only thing I do miss from the purple direct drive models are the four row brush rolls. The current models only have two rows which are still very effective, but the four rows almost propelled the cleaner through shag carpet! Don't let that deter you though!


Post# 214808 , Reply# 2   1/19/2013 at 13:16 (4,112 days old) by GM1982 ()        

They are not a bad machine, however, I find them very loud and the tools that come with it are just okay...no natural horse hair brushes. If it weren't so loud, then I might have considered one. They have Panasonic Upright attributes, but I never found either brand to be a big catch.

Post# 214843 , Reply# 3   1/19/2013 at 19:03 (4,112 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
I have the Blue-Green model...

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This model scored lower on CR's tests than the others for manuverability...i can see why as the front wheels are shaped losenge like with very small radiuses, meaning it needs bigger front wheels! The others models in the line have the same design but faired better in the tests from CR. It's pushing it on thick rugs or carpet with a thick pad that's very hard, pulling not at all. I tried all the height adjustments etc. I have seen others review it online & agree. May return if i can, but it's a demo model bought on ebay so we'll see. But that color is beutiful for a plsti-vac...

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Post# 214849 , Reply# 4   1/19/2013 at 19:37 (4,112 days old) by szymonrules (Philadelphia, PA )        
I've never used a...

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Kenmore Intuition other than a little test run at Sears but I just wanted to say that I love the Blue/Green color aswell! :)


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