Kenmore BC3005 Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Extended Telescoping Wand, HEPA, 2 Motors, Retractable Cord, and 4 Cleaning Tools, Blue

This is a review of the Kenmore BC3005 Blue Pet Friendly Canister Vac. Purchased March 6 2026. I consider myself a pretty tidy housekeeper and people often mention my house looks nice, but this vacuum has proved them wrong. I had vacuumed 3 days prior to the first use of this Kenmore using *oover upright that is about 10 years old. Except for my kitchen and dining, my house is wall to wall carpet. Assembly - Fairly straightforward. No issues. Manual is easy to understand. Canister - Seems sturdy. A little awkward to pull along unless you're in a wide open area, but this may just be me getting used to a canister vs always having an upright vac Hose - very flexible and easy to work with. Switch out of cleaning heads is easy with a press of your foot. The telescope feature is nice for reaching curtains and under beds. Cleaning heads - all are very useful. I do not have hardwood but found the hard floor attachment nice to gently go over curtains without having to remove them. I did use it to vacuum under a low clearance dresser (3") and it allowed me to clean completely underneath - something my upright was impossible to do. The brush attachment made easy work with cleaning my honeycomb blinds without damaging the fragile fabric. The crevice tool was nice for getting the dust from the carpet along the baseboards. The carpet head has easy foot-tap height change. It did a fantastic job on lifting the pile of my older carpet. Before opening the dust bag I was pretty pleased with how my carpet looked. After opening the dust bag (which I did because I accidentally vacuumed a button), the amount of dust and who knows what else was absolutely disgusting! I had no idea my upright was missing so much. The vacuum bags are great as far as trapping dust and allergens. One of the pics I took after cutting the bag open shows the multi layer assembly. Three layers of fabric tissue and an outer layer of tight bond fabric on the exterior. Nothing escaping this bag! The bag does seem to be too long for the compartment, but I just folded it up toward the opening. So far I am completely satisfied with this Kenmore and would recommend it. I will update this review if I encounter any issues in the future My photos show the layers of the bag and how much debris it pulled in (yea, it's nasty). Video showing using the vac in low clearance areas.

I almost never write a review, but this vacuum cleaner is amazing! I can’t believe I’m writing a review for a vacuum cleaner. Here’s the deal: I have a black and a yellow lab. I have a Malamute/GSD mix and some kind of a lab/pit/weirdo. Four dogs. My old vacuum was a Dyson. After about a month, every time I vacuumed I could smell a strong awful dog smell, even after tearing the thing apart and cleaning it. It was so bad, my husband refused to vacuum and would leave the house when I vacuumed. I had to constantly spray carpet freshener because my house smelled like dog. I figured it was because I had four dogs. I absolutely needed a vacuum cleaner that didn’t puff out foul dog smell. I researched and read reviews and went for this Kenmore. It was like a miracle took place in my vacuum world. I have been using this vacuum for several weeks. There is zero dog smell. It picks up every thing fabulously. The carpet attachment has a second motor in it and it pulls itself, practically. I only need to guide it. My severe back arthritis loves it. The floor attachment gets into those narrow odd places. I have used it for about a month every other day and I just changed the bag. It has a light that goes on to tell you the bag was full and the light never came on. So I only changed it because I thought surely it was full. It wasn’t 100% full. My house smells better and I think it’s because the suction power is superior and it gets all the dander. Remember, I have four big dogs. This vacuum is a vacuum miracle in my little world. If you have stinky, shedding dogs, I highly recommend this vacuum. It did not disappoint. It is very affordable. I looked at some vacuums that were over a thousand dollars, but this vacuum does everything I need it to and more.

First let me say I have been a 50 yr supporter of Kennmore products as has been my family. So, when my previous kennmore canister vacuum expired after several years of rugged use (teenagers & dog), it was a no brainer for me to replace with another one of the same type. It arrived swiftly and was gladly received with enthusiasm to get to work. Functioned terrifically....hardwood floors, area carpets, great suction and power for pet hair. Very pleased. But then...after only one months use, the hose detached/seperated from the canister in a way it wasn't designed to. I attempted to reassemble. Plugged it and turned on. Sparks flew like crazy. Scary! Amazon was great about returning it and sending a replacement. Two months later, exact same thing happened to the replacement. My husband attempted to gently reassemble and once again, sparks flew like crazy. Dangerous to say the least!!! Came back to my transaction account on Amazon to see what the next step might be. Apparently Amazon only makes good on one return. After that, I was directed to the manufacturer...Kennmore. At this point, they are not sending a replacement. They are going to send me a new part. However the part is out of stock and on back order. Actually, the part they are sending goes to another model, I was told but it's the same for both models but might be a different color. May be on back order for one month and if not received by then, call them back. In the meantime, my house is full of pet hair from my large Labrador shedding his winter coat. I asked about just having a whole replacement instead but according to what I was told, the whole vacuum is also on back order. I have to wait for the part and if it doesn't come, then they will decide how to handle it next. Really, this is a huge issue for me. I can't give the vacuum itself a good review since both of them broke in the same way. There must be a weakness or defect in the product. I also can't say Kennmore has been good to work with either. 4/28/24 I just came back on here to check if there were any follow-up comments by either Amazon or Kenmore as I sometimes see when I read a review that gives a low rating. No comments, but I decided to read some of the other poor reviews while I was on the site. I wish I would have read them first!! I am having the exact same problems....the hose connection, the burning and sparks. I never read the reviews, because as I initally wrote, I have been a Kenmore product user for at least 50 yrs and my family before that even....( washers, dryers, stoves, refrig, freezer - actually have a 43 yr old Kenmore chest freezer in my basement working beautifully, vacuums and probably other things too). So, I figured it was a no brainer, no need to read the reviews. What a mistake. 5/30/24 So the new hose/part arrived about a week ago, maybe a week and a half. Due to illness I didn't get to try it out right away. Able to get to business today. Surprise, surprise....the new part does NOT work. Looks just like the part that failed. Although the representative did tell me the replacement would not be the one that went to the model I purchased, but one that went to a similar model that used the same hose. Well....apparently not!! At this point, I do not know who to contact anymore. I am now at 6 mos past origional purchase. When/if I finally get through to customer service today, will they say time has expired and I am past warranty date?? So, $348.15 down the drain!?? I will repost an update after today with the results. By now, I should be sent a refund, obviously another new machine will not solve the problem since it seems this model is defective.

Great suction, but the little pop out floor attachment is useless. It isn't flexible enough to lay flat on hard floors, and the door pops open easy so I just have it tap3d shut. The pet tool is my favorite and highly effective. I suggest the bags on here that are hepa or directly from bissel because the only ones they care at Walmart are th3 Great Value Brand, thin, almost paper bag material, and I feel the let the inside of the canister get more dusty than it should. I wanted a canister I could use on carpet and hard floor. It works on both, but the vacuum head is very heavy, so getting in corners you have to go around with an attachment for sure. Use this for my cleaning business and it has held up for several cleans so far.

I've had this for almost a year, and adore it except for one thing. I'll get that out of the way, because your mileage really may vary on my one complaint. (The ONLY) Complaint: The upholstery/pet attachment with the spinning wheel died screaming after about 3 uses cleaning the stairs. I'm going to get it repaired or replace it, but I bear the manufacturer NO ill will, because (read on) PROS! This thing has consumed so much cat hair I can't believe our 5 cats have any fur left. I bought this about a few months after a ridiculously chaotic move after reading SO many reviews and asking SO many people. A few months. Do you have ANY idea how much 5 cats can shed in a few NORMAL months on thick carpet, let alone during and after a stressful move? New carpet in a BEDROOM. With SUNBEAMS. Do you have any idea how much DUST erupts from all the boxes as they go INTO that bedroom and get unpacked? Do you know how much cats just AMBLE AROUND when it's bedtime? Or just loll around in the middle of the night, or get the zoomies? And SHED THE WHOLE TIME? But the Kenmore did not complain. It did not falter. It ATTACKED that carpet with ZERO complaint and made the brand-new carpet look brand-new again. POOF. Was it heavy? NOPE. It made me honestly wonder why may parents had an upright vacuum cleaner while I was growing up. It even GOT THE CAT HAIR off my velvet quilt with one of the other attachments, said hello to a kitty under the bed effortlessly because it's unbelievably maneuverable, and got cobwebs I'm WAY too short to get. And watching the cats react to the retractable cord...well, I love my cats, but that's hilarious EVERY time. So that one attachment surrendered on the stairs. FINE. Honestly, it REALLY wouldn't surprise me if that was partially user error pressing too hard because I didn't know you didn't have to. And I am SO pleased with this vacuum. Even if the cats are deeply suspicious.

This is my second canister vacuum cleaner, and I am very happy with it. I have had three surgeries on my elbow, and this vacuum is lightweight and very easy to maneuver. It does not require much effort to pull or use, and it is especially great because my back does not have to work hard while vacuuming. It is easy to use and easy to store. The only issue I had was finding replacement parts. Due to incorrect storage, the hose bent over time and the tube got damaged. I recommend not storing the tube too curved and allowing enough space for the hose to prevent damage. Overall, this is an excellent product and I highly recommend it.

Initial response: I bought an Amazon Resale version for a very low price. I am 100% very happy with what I got. I live in an apartment, so the lowest speed setting is not so loud to cause the neighbors to complain, but I can still clean to my satisfaction. The super long power cord let's me plug in and vacuum my entire apartment, floor to ceiling, without unplugging and replugging. The powered head is surprisingly strong and pull forward out of your hands, if you let it. The non-powered head cleaned my hard floors better than a broom, and I watched any dust or dirt get sucked up before the head reached it. It came with ALL of the pieces, which I did not expect: crevice tool, Pet Power Mate motorized furniture brush, non-powered brush, powered head, non-powered head, hose, extending wand, one new HEPA bag (Style Q), and the canister vacuum (main body). The two filters in the canister were brand new without a spec of dust. And, everything works. I don't know what was wrong with it, or if it was merely a superficial blemish that caused it to be sold at discount. I found a few scuff marks on the bottom of the wheels (from use) and a little dust inside the canister inlet, but nothing else. Not a big deal, but I think the hose could be a foot or two longer. I pull on it more frequently than I'd like. I had an old Curtis Mathis canister vacuum that had a hose twice as long. I am very happy with this vacuum! I would highly recommend this vacuum!

Pros: Good suction, love having all the attachments stored in the cannister, easy to take out and use. The power attachment for carpets is GREAT. Cons: I bought this exact model probably 10 years ago and still wishing Sears didn't redesign the end of the wand to be so chunky. It's meant to facilitate the "pop and go" feature for the floor brush, but the "pop and go" doesn't really work...I end up having to bend down to take the brush from its holder to put on the wand, so the design change really isn't worth it. Also, because of the "pop and go" mechanism in the floor brush itself, the brush flips up when you lift it off the floor for anything, like quickly vacuuming the stairs...it flips up on each step, so I have to press down on it to get it to lay flat again. The retractable cord is very stiff and doesn't retract well...that usually only happens once a vacuum gets old. Overall, I like Sears vacuums and have had several models over the years. I think Sears, like many other companies, has to cut corners to stay profitable and it shows in the quality of their products. Too bad... I'd still recommend this vacuum. Just wish Sears (or whomever makes these now) would revisit the design and use the higher quality parts they used to use.

This is a power house machine! I use a battery vacuum, for quick temp cleaning of pet hair I have two shedding fur kid dogs. This unit has huge suction power ... and absolutely worth the investment. I have owned 3 Kenmore vacuums.... my first one died after 28 years ...so i had to use my second one 16 years old to replace it in my rental unit..... This machine is amazing.... I am so impressed with its cleaning abilities and how it out performs my older units! Great job Kenmore! Looking forward another decades of use!

I bought this vacuum because I was using a floor only vacuum for hardwood floors but it was not picking up the cat hair on the area carpets. I should mention I also have a power vacuum on a different floor of the house so I started using that - both these vacuums are Miele and lightweight. In the end, I determined that I needed another power vacuum. After a lot of research I chose the Series 600 Kenmore and overall am very satisfied with the purchase. The dual motors are very powerful and the machine practically walks itself across the carpeted areas. It picks up any cat hair on the first pass. The power-mate for pet hair on the upholstery also works extremely well. I also like the 26 ft. cord although it sometime gets in my way. The power head is dual mode and it is easy to switch from carpet to hardwood floor mode. - no need to change heads. If I have a complaint it is the weight and the noise. I can tolerate the noise as the vacuuming doesn't take nearly as long and as far as the weight is concerned (machine plus power head) I make it a point not to carry it very far. I have a bad shoulder so am very conscious about not aggravating the situation. All that said the pros definitely outweigh the cons and I would highly recommend this vacuum.

Works as expected. Love it. Of course, a longer cord would earn 6 Stars.

UPDATE: YES get the Miele, it is a lot of plastic but it follows you around not you dragging it around. It is lightweight and works 10/10. Don't let anyone but you use it, they just won't understand. ORIGINAL: I got the purple pet one. It is convenient to have all the accessories on it but... it's so heavy and bulky, the pet attachment is already broken. There is so much bulky plastic on it, you cannot just take off the brush and quickly vacuum in the corners, you have to reattach another brush since the telescopic wand is so big. The suction is okay but the brush is too powerful and gets stuck on normal flat carpeting and must be reset. I dislike vacuuming so much and this machine just makes matters worse. Now I am stuck with it at least for another year when most products decide to give up anyway. I suppose the bright side is that we do not have to keep our appliances for 10 or 20 years anymore, they would never last that long. I also wonder if the people making vacuums have ever actually used a vacuum in their lives...

I purchased this Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner back in July. I generally like to use an item that is a little more on the high end (pricewise) for a little while before I do a review. My reasoning is that I want to make sure it works and doesn't disappoint me a few weeks or even a month after I buy it. I absolutely love it! I've always liked using a canister vacuum as I prefer that style over an upright one and I like the Kenmore name and I have been happy with the brand. The suction is incredible. I love that it has a feature where you can increase or decrease the suction with a slider so if you are about to suck something up into the hose, you just move the slider to the least amount of suction and it will let go. LOL! This feature is nice for smaller area types of rugs so you can decrease the suction as the beater bar comes near to the edge of the loose rug which would prevent it from getting sucked up. I did mention that there IS a lot of suction. It has onboard attachments and the little door pops open by the touch of your foot when you want to swap them out and it has a tiny light that comes on. It comes with a nice size beater bar for doing your carpeting and you can exchange it for a floor attachment if you wish. It also has an extended wand feature which helps to reach higher places when needed. I also have to comment on the purple colour. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm quite happy. I try to take extra care of it because it's so lovely to look at! There is a HEPA filter etc... By the way, with regards to my previous Kenmore vacuum (it was an Elegance in Spring Green) I am able to use those bags in this vacuum. I'm probably leaving something out but off the top of my head that's what I wanted to convey. I would recommend this vacuum.