Kenmore
mid-rangeAmerican appliance brand known for reliable and durable vacuum cleaners
Quick answer
Kenmore is a mid-range vacuum brand founded in 1913 and headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA, known for elite series and canister vacuums. We track 12 Kenmore models priced from $56 to $370, averaging $227, with 11 in stock now.
Verdict on Kenmore
Kenmore is a legacy Sears brand, and its current catalog on our tracker is small, only four products. Once known for durable canister and upright vacuums sold through Sears, the brand today has a thinner lineup that leans on cordless sticks and spot cleaners. The DS4020 cordless stick at $120 is its most-reviewed pick, at 3.9 stars over 4,320 reviews. Prices run from about $68 to $120. It's an honest mid-budget option, but the small selection and average ratings mean it's worth comparing against brands with deeper lineups.
Pros
- Recognizable American appliance name with a long Sears history
- Reasonable mid-budget prices, roughly $68 to $120
- The KW2001 SpotLite spot cleaner rates well at 4.1 stars for tackling stains
- Covers the basics: a cordless stick, a spot cleaner, an upright, and a handheld
Cons
- Very small current catalog here, just four products
- The DS4020 cordless stick's 3.9-star rating is middling
- Brand support has thinned since Sears' decline
- Basic filtration and build, not aimed at allergy or premium buyers
Known For
Which Kenmore Fits Your Home?
Wants a cordless stick on a moderate budget
Pick: DS4020 cordless stickAt $120 it's Kenmore's most-reviewed model, at 3.9 stars over 4,320 reviews. It's the pick if you want a light cordless for everyday floors and a familiar name without paying premium-brand prices.
Needs to spot-treat stains and upholstery
Pick: KW2001 SpotLite spot cleaner →At $90 it's the better-rated of the two at 4.1 stars, and it targets carpet stains, upholstery, and car interiors rather than whole-floor vacuuming. Buy it as a stain tool, not a primary vacuum.
Kenmore Vacuums by Type
handheld(1 products)
stick(2 products)
upright(1 products)
canister(8 products)
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Quick Facts: Kenmore
Kenmore is a mid-range vacuum cleaner brand founded in 1913. Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA (parent company: Transformco),Kenmore is known for Elite series, Canister vacuums, HEPA bags.
On VacuumDeals.co, we track 12 Kenmore vacuum cleaners with prices ranging from $55.79 to $369.99(average: $227). The average customer rating is 4.1/5 stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenmore is a mid-range vacuum brand known for Elite series, Canister vacuums, HEPA bags. Across the 12 Kenmore models we track, the average customer rating is 4.1 out of 5.
Kenmore vacuums in our catalog range from $55.79 to $369.99, with an average price of $227.
Kenmore was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA (parent company: Transformco).
The lowest-priced Kenmore vacuum we track is the Kenmore HV3005 11.1V Cordless Handheld Vacuum at $55.79.
Kenmore built its reputation on durable vacuums sold through Sears, but its current catalog is much smaller. On our tracker we carry just four models, and ratings are mixed, with the DS4020 cordless stick at 3.9 stars and the KW2001 spot cleaner at 4.1. It's a fair mid-budget choice, though the thin lineup and Sears' decline mean support isn't what it once was.
Kenmore is owned by Transformco, the company that took over Sears assets. The brand dates to 1913 and was historically a Sears house label spanning many appliance categories. For vacuums, the current selection on our tracker is limited to four products, a big change from the broad Kenmore lineups Sears once carried.
Of the four we track, the DS4020 cordless stick is the most-reviewed at $120 and 3.9 stars, which makes it the default pick for everyday cordless cleaning. If you mainly need to treat stains, the KW2001 SpotLite spot cleaner rates higher at 4.1 stars and $90. Which is better depends on whether you want floor vacuuming or spot cleaning.
They can be if the price is right and you want a recognizable name for basic cleaning. The catalog is small and ratings are average rather than standout, so it's worth comparing prices against brands like Eureka or Hoover that offer more models. For a simple cordless stick or spot cleaner, Kenmore is a reasonable pick.