Upright Vacuums Reviews

I bought this exact vac when it was sold at Sears under the Kenmore label (model 31079) after I heard it was really a Panasonic. What a great vac for the price. Built like a brick. Has a wooden brush roller that doesn't get wound up with long hairs under the belt. No screwdriver to change the belt. Just slide two latches on the bottom and pop the top. Pop the front off to change bag and filter. Hey, you could buy the sears 50688 microfiltration bags and 86888 filtrete filters as it is the same vac. It has great suction. It was quieter than any other similar price vac I tested in the store. My cats don't like it but they don't hide under the bed anymore either. And the Sears microfiltration bags, and little filtrete filter work very, very well. My lungs tell me this. Dust affects my breathing quickly and I can't sleep for choking. The air is a bit cleaner after I vacuum. So I love this little guy. On the negative side, my model has a short hose, short cord, no light, no heighth adjustment. The Panasonic model may have these. Mine has a dust and crevice attachment but no floor attachment. But who cares. I have unhappily owned an Oreck (too much dust), Fantom (fell apart and blew dust), Euroclean Allergen ($150 filters). This Panasonic works great, removes allergens and I can afford to change the bags before the kitty litty sweepings start to smell. Real quality and real cleaning.

I really like this vacuum because of the retractable cord and it's light weight. I am concerned about the availability of bags for this vacuum but have not had to look for them yet. I don't like having to unscrew the bottom to clean out underneath and it is supposed to adjust to any height of carpet but when I go from my carpet to my plush decorator rug it is very difficult to push.

I have an older Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner that I purchased in 1992 and it still works great. I purchased it mainly for its light weight, great suctioning power, and the quietness of its operation. You can easily find bags for it at large home improvement stores and many discount stores. I have never had a problem finding replacement bags. The vacuum also has never been repaired.