Conregatulations, Ben!
Consumer Reports has rated this as the top performing power nozzle canister among a pool of over 20 tested canisters. Here's their review -
Among canister brands, Kenmore has consistently been among the top performers and has been among the least repair-prone in our surveys. Impressive carpet cleaning and superb pet-hair pickup and airflow for tools helped make this model a top pick among bagged canisters. It was also relatively easy to handle, despite its 26-pound weight, and quieter than many vacs. Key features include a manual carpet-height adjustment, which is better than automatic systems at matching the brush to the surface, and suction control to help protect drapes when using tools. You also get a brush on/off switch, which safeguards bare floors and prevents scattered dust and debris. And like most canisters, this one has a retractable cord that rewinds at the push of a button. All of that helps make its relatively high price a bit more palatable.
Highs• Excels at removing embedded dirt from carpets
• Performs well when cleaning bare floors; ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and hardwood floors
• Does well at picking up pet hair, which is nice if you have a cat or dog
• Excels in capturing all the dust it picks up, which is good if you have allergies or respiratory illnesses
• Strong tool airflow, which is a factor if you will be using the vacuums accessories for cleaning
• Has a manual carpet-height adjustment, which is better than automatic systems at matching the brush to the surface
• Has suction control, which helps protects drapes when using tools
• Has a brush on/off switch, which safeguards bare floors and prevents scattered dust and debris
• Has a retractable cord, which allows you to rewind via a slight tug or a push button
Lows
• No discernable lows
Detailed test results
CARPET CLEANING: The Kenmore Intuition 28014 does a very good job of removing the embedded mixture of sand and powder from our soiled test carpets. This is a measure of how well a vacuum removes the dirt hidden deep in the carpet and not visible to the user's eye.
BARE FLOOR: The Kenmore does an excellent job of removing sand from our vinyl floor, leaving very little behind and not scattering sand across the floor.
PET HAIR: This model does an excellent job at picking up pet hair from carpets using its power head. The visual inspection of the test carpet following the pet hair test reveals no traces of pet hair left behind and very little pet hair caught in the brush roll.
USABILITY: This Kenmore is packed with many creature comforts, such as a nice telescopic wand, and nicely placed electronic controls on the handle for suction, and brush rotation. A dirt sensor is also conveniently placed on the handle. A unique feature is a quick release floor brush that is integrated into the main power head.
