Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Bagged Canister Vacuum

The Kenmore 600 Series earns consistent praise for its raw cleaning power. Users repeatedly highlight its helluva motor and great suction , and the powerhead is amazing — particularly when it comes to pet hair, where the vacuum is described as impressive against pet hair thanks in part to its hair eliminator head . The retractable cord and brush roller switch on the handle are also called out as genuinely useful conveniences.

That said, the 600 Series comes with a notable list of caveats. Several users flag build quality that feels kind of cheap , and the vacuum doesn't stand alone without falling over . The Pop-N-Go attachment storage dock is finicky, with tool doors not staying closed . More seriously, concerns about poor seals, open holes, and lack of gaskets around the motor suggest the machine is not fully sealed — a recurring frustration among users who feel newer models should be fully sealed . Users also note that disassembling the power head to clean the roller and the generally heavy build that doesn't roll around the best make it awkward to maneuver.

The 600 Series shines brightest on carpet. Users say it's great on carpet and avoids tangled hair really well , but it sucks for large hardwood floors and is inconvenient to use on stairs . The brush roll only works at 90 degrees , which further limits versatility. This vacuum is best suited for carpet-heavy homes dealing with pet hair rather than mixed-surface or multi-level spaces.

On value, the consensus leans positive. Users call it a good mid-to-low range vac with a hard value to beat , and one user went so far as to say it does a 20x better job than anything Rocket makes . It holds a 4.4 Amazon rating with a Fakespot grade of A , lending credibility to its reputation as pretty solid for the money . The main long-term cost concern is that bags get expensive over time , and some warn that bags have a greater chance of leaking given the sealing issues.