Kenmore Intuition Bagged Vacuum Review

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum's build quality is passable. It's mostly made of plastic, except for its metal wand, rubber wheels, and handle. Overall, it feels quite sturdily made, but some smaller internal mechanisms, like those inside the bag container door, feel as though they could break over time. Thankfully, it's easy to assemble, as its components clip together intuitively. If you're searching for a better-built bagged upright, consider the SEBO FELIX.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum is quite easy to maintain.

• Dirtbag: To access the dirtbag, you need to press the release latch for the bag compartment door and then push the bag release button inside. The dirtbag should be replaced once it gets full.
• Pre-motor foam filter: The pre-motor filter is located in the bag compartment. It can be removed after unclipping the filter cover. It can be rinsed under cold water if you notice some debris build-up, but you can also wash it in soapy, warm water if need be.
• Post-motor HEPA filter: The HEPA filter is located near the front of the vacuum, behind the chrome filter cover. It should be cleaned under cold water once a year.
• Brushroll: The brushroll cover can't be removed. Instead, you need to flip the vacuum head over and remove any trapped debris periodically, either by hand or with scissors. The brushroll itself is somewhat tricky to remove, as you have to undo 13 screws.

You must leave any part washed under water to dry for at least 24 hours before using it again.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum has some recurring costs.

• Dirtbag: The dirtbag needs to be replaced once it gets full. It can be purchased from Kenmore's website in packs of six.
• Filters: The pre-motor and HEPA filters are washable and reusable, so no replacement interval is specified. That said, you can replace them if you notice a drop in performance despite regular maintenance. Both filters can be purchased as a single kit from the manufacturer's website.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum has decent storage capabilities. Its power cord can be wound around the right side of its body, and there's onboard storage for two of its three included accessories.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum has a great dirt compartment. It's quite spacious, so it shouldn't need to be replaced too often. Four indicator lights gradually turn green as its dirtbag fills up, and all four turn red once it has reached maximum capacity.

• Vacuum body
• Vacuum head/nozzle
• Hose with handle
• Wand
• Bag compartment door
• Pre-motor foam filter
• Pre-motor foam filter cover
• Post-motor HEPA filter
• Post-motor HEPA filter cover plate
• 6x Dirtbag
• Pet HandiMate attachment
• Dusting brush
• 3-in-1 combination tool
• User guide

This vacuum has a sub-par range. Its power cord is reasonably long, allowing you to clean large spaces without swapping outlets, but its very short vacuum hose can make cleaning hard-to-reach spots quite difficult.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum is adequately portable. It's a little on the heavy side overall, but it feels fairly lightweight in your hand. Its integrated carrying handle makes it easier to carry from room to room or up and down stairs.

The Kenmore Intuition doesn't have a battery.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum has a couple of quality of life features. There's a readily-accessible power button as well as a brushroll on/off switch to prevent you from scratching up bare floors on top of the vacuum's main body. A suction control vent is farther up, near the handle, allowing you to decrease its suction if you find it too difficult to push around on carpets. Its head also swivels to improve its maneuverability in tight spaces and is equipped with a headlight to illuminate dark areas.

The Kenmore Intuition Vacuum has a couple of tools and brushes. There's its Pet HandiMate turbo brush to remove stuck-on pet hair from fabric surfaces, a hard bristle brush to dislodge stubborn debris, and an extension wand to help you get to hard-to-reach areas. Its 3-in-1 combination tool serves as an all-in-one upholstery cleaner, crevice tool, and dusting brush for gentle surfaces.

You can use the Kenmore Intuition in a semi-handheld configuration thanks to its 'Lift-Up' feature, which allows you to unlatch its body from its upright portion.

This vacuum does a great job of handling debris on hard floors. While a small amount of material might get caught in its floorhead only to fall back out again once the vacuum is shut off, it does a great job of clearing away a wide mix of debris types.

This vacuum delivers excellent performance on high-pile carpet. It clears away most large debris like cereal and medium-sized debris like rice within a single back-and-forth pass. However, you might need to go over the area again to fully clear away any finer debris embedded deep within carpet fibers.

This vacuum performs well on low-pile carpet. Its floorhead's bristled roller provides good surface agitation, so it's quite effective in dealing with finer debris like sand on this surface type. That said, a small amount of larger debris can be left behind.

Pet hair pickup performance is good. It clears away most hair embedded on low-pile carpet within a single pass, but a small portion might remain at the center of its head.

This vacuum's suction performance at its floorhead is poor. Its cleaning head sits somewhat high above the ground and doesn't form all that tight a seal, so it can have a harder time dealing with debris wedged in deeper crevices. That said, suction through its hose is quite strong, so you should have no trouble dealing with stubborn debris when cleaning in its semi-handheld configuration.

This vacuum has excellent airflow. It won't have much trouble lifting away heavier debris and sucking it into its dirtbag. On that note, its strong airflow indicates that its dirtbag doesn't impose too much penalty on performance in this regard.

This vacuum is a little noisy, though the sound it emits isn't all that high-pitched, and it won't be overly disruptive if you're cleaning a room with the door completely or even partially closed.

This vacuum has mediocre maneuverability. It rolls well on uneven surfaces, and its rotating head makes it a little easier to maneuver in tight spaces. While you can turn its brushroll on and off, there's no surface height adjustment, so it can occasionally have trouble climbing over electrical cords and rugs. Its bulky body can make it difficult to clean under low-lying furniture like couches and tables. Thankfully, it's 'Lift-Up' feature and on-board tool storage allows you to clean on top of furniture effectively, in spite of its very short vacuum hose.

This vacuum does an excellent job of picking up pet hair on fabric furniture when used with its Pet HandiMate tool. It clears all but the smallest of strands within a pass or two. That said, its handle and hose are a little bulky.

This vacuum does a great job of sealing in fine allergens, thanks to its HEPA-rated dirtbags and HEPA post-motor filter, making it a great option if you suffer from allergies.

The Kenmore Intuition Bagged does a good job of cleaning crevices. It can clear away debris in shallow and medium-depth crevices, like grout lines on a tile floor, without much of a hassle, but if you want to clean deeper cracks more thoroughly, it's best to use the vacuum hose instead.

This vacuum has no impact on stains.

This vacuum isn't designed to deal with liquid spills.