Thread Number: 38713
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
My small collection of Kenmore Canisters |
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Post# 411326 , Reply# 1   7/9/2019 at 14:19 (1,723 days old) by moderneezer (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada)   |   | |
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I find that some Kenmore canisters are beautiful and although they're cheaper than the tanks from Miele, Sebo and Aerus, some participants of the forum stated that with maintenance and proper care, people get to continue using them for around ten years after purchase. One complain that I would have with them is that different accessories are compatible with different models from Kenmore and there are no adaptors that let people use 1 1/4" accessories with the models that don't accept them. Another problem is that it is said that the Power Mate Jr's are of poor quality.
Of the five canisters you showed us, the first two ones are the most appealing to me. |
Post# 411422 , Reply# 3   7/11/2019 at 18:32 (1,721 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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Nice vacuums! I grew up with Kenmore canister vacuums and an upright, so they tend to be my favorite vacuum based on that.
I remember seeing a dark green version of your teal one at Sears as a kid, on clearance for $99. I tried to convince my parents to let me get it with my birthday money, because I really wanted my own Kenmore. Fast forward to 2012 and I finally got my own Kenmore canister, a red Progressive on clearance at a Sears for $99. Ironic I guess. I really like your gray Whispertone. That was TOL in its day and has the nice Ametek Dual Stage motor. My aunt I believe still has hers she got in 1993. I like your Crossover too. I wouldn't mind having that or the Plush model. Patrick, I like your purple canister too. I've looked at those Crossover uprights. There's been that model one at my Sears that was a return for a while, and they keep marking it down. I've been thinking about getting it if it stays long enough to go under $100. As for mine, I own the red Progressive canister, a lime green one I got on sale for $99 but its still in the box. I also have a Sanyo made straight suction one from 1983. I've always wanted one of the avocado Sears Best ones with the woodgrain top. But they're rare anymore. I also have a sky blue 2005 jellybean model but it's not in great condition. I might donate that one. My mom still has her 1999 Whispertone in hunter green and its still going. I repaired the power nozzle socket and it still gets used regularly. |
Post# 411425 , Reply# 4   7/11/2019 at 21:09 (1,721 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I bought a burgundy Progressive brand new for my then-fiance, now ex-wife in December 2001. It was the sorriest piece of crap I ever saw and the worst waste of $375 I ever made. It is the reason I so vehemently hate plastic vacuum cleaners. The thing did great picking up cat hair from oriental rugs, but it simply was not constructed to withstand even moderate household use. I was relieved to leave it and my ex behind two years later.
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Post# 411445 , Reply# 5   7/12/2019 at 11:08 (1,720 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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