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Pet owners in mind.

vacuum. The unusual shade may be eye-catching, but we were pleased to find the
21614 is skilled at catching dirt as well.
To pick up debris and clean high-pile rugs without pause. In fact, it cleans nearly as
Just watch out for its
Clunky swiveling power brush, which is as apt to bump into furniture as it is to suck away
dust.
Accessories

The Pet PowerMate is fantastic for cleaning up hair.
The dusting brush has a pet attachment for cleaning off hair delicate objects.
The 21614 comes with numerous attachments for managing animal hair. For big jobs,
You'll probably want to stick to the Pet PowerMate, which picked up the majority of the cat hair
Set out during testing. A pet hair catcher tool is another handy option that can attach
Right in front of the dusting brush, allowing you to clean your pet's fur in the curtains
Without the risk of clogging the vacuum's hose.
Beyond that, the 21614's accessories are pretty standard: a crevice tool, a telescopic
All These tools can be stored in compartments on the
vacuum itself.
Handling
The Kenmore 21614 includes a catch on the bottom that keeps it from rolling down the
Stairs, and at nearly 22 pounds you'll have to tug pretty tough to move it forward.
Furthermore, the vacuum's powerful suction gave some resistance when we attempted to pull
The head backward during testing, and the stubbornly wide turning radius on the whole
Vacuum proved fair at best. All this is achievable, but users should definitely come
Ready with some elbow grease.
We also found it difficult to pull the telescopic wand out of its shell in the power brush.
You will need to push a lever, press a button, and pull upward to get it out. In Conclusion,
The 21614 and its accessories remained in place, whether you wanted them to or not.
Cleaning Performance
The power brush tool on the 21614 is height-adjustable, which means it's an easier
Time coping with high-pile rugs like shag. The vacuum picked up debris and dirt from
Deep carpets better than other models at twice the price.
On normal carpet and bare floors, this vacuum's scores were rather average. Its higher
Profile prevented it from cleaning fine dirt on normal carpets, even though we chose the
manufacturer-recommended height setting. On bare floors, the vacuum struggled to
Collect food particles like uncooked rice, even when using the bare floor brush.
However, by means of proper tools, not even cat hair could hide from the 21614.
Whether the hair and dirt were situated in the middle of the room or near the walls, the
vacuum sucked them right up. Its suction power was just as strong at the edges of the
Brush as it was in the middle.
This kind of power does come at a cost: The 21614 is among the loudest machines
We have ever tested. When you use it, the entire house will know.
Conclusion
Blueberries can go out of season, but this vacuum can clean your
house anytime.
The Kenmore 21614 Progressive is a stalwart device. The Plan is not fancy, but it has
Many attributes that combine to make a positive user experience. All the accessories
Can be stored onboard, and there's a hook on the bottom of the canister to keep it out of
rolling down the stairs.
When it comes to cleaning, the Progressive shows Kenmore hasn't lost its touch over
the years. This canister picks up dirt on both high-pile carpet and bare floor, earning
Scores almost as large as the far more expensive Miele S7.
Good household design and cleaning performance, the Kenmore 21614 is a vacuum cleaner
We'd recommend to anybody.