Kenmore Elite 31150 Pet Friendly Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum w/Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, 3D Inducer Motor, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position…

10 reviews for Kenmore Elite 31150 Pet Friendly Bagged Upright Beltless Vacuum w/Pet Handi-Mate, Triple HEPA, 3D Inducer Motor, Telescoping Wand, 5-Position…

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sam – 06/07/2025

   I replaced this vacuum with the same exact model that i bought about 6 years ago! It got beat up and i somehow broke the the pedal that keeps it upright, so i decided to look for a new Vacuum! I went to 5 different places that sell Vacuums and could not find a single one that uses bags, I hate the bagless ones as they are messy and do not like the look of the dirt in it and having to always wash filters , So after much research and shopping arround, I discovered that many of the Vacuums on the market are just cheaply made and a bad design! Maybe because i was used to this high quality product that i did not like anything else.

   So, I ordered the same one again as this Vacuum sounds and looks great, not too loud and very smooth sounding, you can tell it has a solid motor, also I never had to replace anything on my olde one, no belt and the bags last a very long time between changes! It is not good on stairs but I don’t have stairs to worry about anyways so it is not a concern for me!

   Do yourself a favor and buy this Vacuum you will not be disappointed ! It makes your carpet look like new every time you vacuum!

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Anonymouse – 13/07/2025

   ——Preface:

   We have had a dozen vacuums over the last several years. Bagged and bag less. All high end of the product line, plug in, uprights by Shark, Hoover, Bissell, and Dyson. Everything we buy is researched thoroughly and well reviewed. We have also currently have an $890 Miele C3 Pet canister style vacuum.

   ——The package:

   Shipped fast and arrived in one piece.

   Very simple assembly that needs just a single screw to be tightened.

   ——Initial impression:

   Accessory storage is brilliant.

   Critically, the power cord is very long.

   Height adjustment is simple. Power and floor mode selector is very easy to use.

   ——-Operation:

   Extremely powerful. Probably the most powerful actual suction strength of anything we’ve used short of a 5hp shop vac. Simply devours dirt and dog hair. We have medium pile carpet. Beach sand, clay dust, grit and endless piles of dog hair. It’s just amazingly effective at cleaning carpet. For perspective I’d say the the Miele is 80% as effective at 3x $$$, the Dyson was 2x$$$ and about the same effectiveness as the Miele, the Sharks were 1.5x $$$ and even less effective with everything else being even less effective that them.

   Pro: well built, highly effective and has long cord.
   Pro: excellent price for this level of performance.
   Pro: it’s bagged which I have come to strongly prefer over bagless.

   Con: sort of… make sure you aren’t running to low a height setting or the massive suction will make this a little difficult to push over rugs and thicker carpets.

   —— Bottom line: very pleased with this vacuum and strongly rexommend it to anyone looking for a ridiculously effective bagger.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Michael B. Dorna – 16/07/2025

   We had previously owned a “Pet Vacuum” and it just didn’t go a good job. So when it was time to replace our old one I did my due diligence and searched the internet for the best one I could afford. I read both good and bad reviews to get a feel for what people are saying about a product. A Dyson was out of the question due to price, so I was after the best value. Some of the negative comments regarded the fact that the Kenmore Elite was not self-propelled, it was somewhat heavy, the height adjustment wasn’t automatic and the hose was too short. BUT, it worked very well. After looking over other brands and options, I bought the Kenmore Elite Upright 31150.

   I was not disappointed! Yes, you have to manually adjust the height. No big deal. I need to do that once when I vacuum as we have shorter nap rugs in one area of our home. I then start in that area the next time. It is not self-propelled, but that’s okay because if you have the height adjusted correctly, it will gently pull itself forward. Most of us need more physical activity anyway! I know I do. The hose is short-ish, but works for most of what I need to do with it and there is a wand for extra reach. The wand extends nicely. There are a couple of handy attachments as well, especially the mini-brush that spins using the force of the suction.

   We have three cats, one of which is a long hair who leaves piles of fine hair everywhere and the Elite has no trouble getting those out of our short nap carpet.

   Suction power is outstanding and when using attachments actually needs to be managed with the airflow gate on the hose. Maneuverability is fine, but because it isn’t propelled by anything other than the spinning brush, it does take a little more effort than a self-propelled model. It is not “light weight”, but I don’t care about that. Like I mentioned, I like the physical aspect of using the machine.

   Regarding comments that said the brushes wear out; What are these folks doing to make that happen??? Even when I have the height set lower than it should be (which you should realize immediately as the vacuum wants to pull fairly hard) I still cannot imagine wearing the brush out that fast. We’ve had this vacuum for some time and I’ve very happy with it.

   A blue light on the nose of the machine lights up when you activate the brush then goes out after about 5 seconds. It will come on again when you go over an area with extra debris. My wife thinks it’s a gimmick, but I like it because it will make me go over that area slowly until the light extinguishes, ensuring it’s clean. This is typically where the felines favorite resting spots are, or near the entries to the house or around the fireplace. The LED “headlights” work great as well and really light up dark areas under furniture or in corners.

   The vacuum does have a bag which I much prefer over the canister type vacuums as all dust, hair and dander is contained. There are also exhaust air filters. All of these work beautifully.

   I don’t have any Cons on this one; I love it and would by it again.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Karolina Kurowski – 29/07/2025

   Good vacuum! We call it a beast. Very powerful. Does the job.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Christine rowley – 30/07/2025

   This vacuum picks up very well! It is extremely easy to use, all the tools are on board, the cord is mercifully long! It is kind of a throw back type of vacuum being that it is heavy, kind of a tank really! But in turn you get a powerful vacuum with as much suction as you can handle!!

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Public Name – 09/08/2025

   This vacuum is great. It has great suction power. We have 3 large dogs that shed a ton and this sucked up all the hair easily. The cord length is great. This is on the pricey side but it’s well worth the money spent with how good of a job it did. Lighter weight than I expected also which is nice.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sage Lummis – 16/08/2025

   I have had this vacuum for about 7-8 months and i must say, it is one of the best vacuums i have ever had.

   Despite it requiring bags, i find myself not needing to buy them almost ever. Since i bought this vacuum i have only changed the bag once.

   As for its power, it is unrivaled. Everytime i vacuum my carpet it has no issues getting dirt and grime out. I would also like to mention how it is also usable on hardwood floors. (Just make sure the brush is not running or you will wear it out) And when i need that extra push to pick up a bigger piece of food or dirt, i simply turn the brush on to suck it up real quick.

   The HEPA filter in it is also an awesome feature. I find whenever i vacuum it feels like the air is cleaner and safer to breathe.

   The feature of being able to lay the vacuum flat to get underneath coffee tables or furniture is another nice touch.

   Lastly id like to add that the cord on this vacuum has a lot of range. I can vacuum from my kitchen to my bedroom and back.

   Overall i give this vacuum 5 stars, its easy and intuitive to use and has many useful features. The power is clear as day and it filters the air you breathe as you vacuum. This vacuum is clearly made to last and gives the best bang for your buck. I bought mine used and it delivered like new. I recommend this to anyone who prefers suction power and quality over small and agile vacuums. Its also great for cleaning up kids messes.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jacqueline driver – 30/08/2025

   Seen someone rave on TikTok about this so since I been trying all sorts and haven’t yet to find a good vacuum I took the chance on this one, it is loud and sounds like a jet or something.. with the bag I can’t visualize how much it actually is sucking up, it is heavy and not good for stairs. I definitely don’t think it is as good as people have said I still prefer my cheap $180 vacuum over this one

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   William F. – 06/09/2025

   This feels like a quality produce and performs well. Doesn’t clog, easy to use, easy to change the bags. It heavy and you have to aim the vacuum to not move debris as you vacuum.

10. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Matthew Trask – 09/09/2025

    Super powerful, lots of attachments, would recommend.