Kenmore Elite 31150 Review – Your Pet’s New Best Friend

Bagless models are shining ever so brightly today but they still have one major downside – the fact that you get exposed to allergens when emptying the tank. Sure, some models like the Electrolux EL8811A Precision have a cyclone suction technology which prevents such occurrences, but most other models are just not ideal for people who want a hypoallergenic environment at their home. This is where bagged models shine, and more specifically a model which Kenmore produced – the 31150 Elite. It has a stylish design and is one of the best HEPA filtered cleaners. Thanks to some of the features that we will now present to you, the Kenmore Elite 31150 is simply one of the few vacuum cleaners on the market right now with little to no competition.

If you are curious what some other advantages and disadvantages of the bagged or bagless technologies might be, make sure you check out our Buyer’s Guide.

Features That Make It Stand Out

Well, right off the bat, you should prepare yourself for buying a few bags per month for this model, provided you vacuum on a regular basis. They are quite cheap here, compare to other models. Usually there is a pack which comes with your initial purchase, but in case it doesn’t make sure you grab some from here.

There are also HEPA filter you can buy separately. That is actually one of the strongest features of the Kenmore Elite 31150. It can make your home quite friendly to any allergic person. Overall, it improves the quality of the air and the environment in which you are your family is living, no matter how many pets you got. Speaking of pets, this thing disposes of pet hair without a hitch. It can cover a large surface area with its large head and has one of the strongest suctions we’ve seen in an upright vacuum cleaner.

There are a few issues, such as the weight (around 20 pounds) and the maneuverability in tight spaces, but if that is an issue for you, you can try getting some way smaller models, which will do the job of removing pet hair just fine.

Another thing we should mention is the fact that there is no belt here. Apart from that meaning one less part to worry about, it also extends the life expectancy of your product. And life expectancy here is important, since you will be getting just 1 year of warranty period, unlike with the rest of the vacuums we reviewed which tend to go around the 5-year mark.

Advantages

Disadvantages

• Very short warranty period
• Heavy
• Lack of swivel steering
• Cost of bags adds up over time