Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum Review

I absolutely hate this vacuum cleaner, and am so sorry I spent the money!

First of all, it is so stinking heavy it's not even funny.  Both my 15 year old son and myself have both almost tripped trying to lug this thing up the stairs.  It is ridiculous.  Being an ex-Oreck owner, I miss my Oreck so much it's not even funny (unfortunately, I lost it to my husband in the divorce - and yes, we actually fought over the Oreck!).

Second, it does a terrible job adjusting to higher-pile rugs, versus medium, versus floors.  The switch does not work properly, and because it doesn't change correctly, I have times where the thing is impossible to move on a flat carpet. 

Third - it is absolutely horrible at suck up stuff on a bare floor (hardwood or tile).  It just throws everything all over the place.  I guess there is such a thing as TOO much power.

Finally, it does not do a good job at vacuuming along edges/trim.  I find myself banging up against my moldings trying to get the dirt.  I just wind up having to take off the hose and do it by hand (and then trying to get the hose back on is no easy task).

The only good thing I will say is the HEPA filter does seem to work well, considering my terrible allergies.

I wouldn't take this vacuum if they were giving it to me for free.  And I did buy it because Consumer Reports recommended it, but that was a mistake.  As soon as I can afford it, I will go back to my Oreck!