Intuition BU4020 Bagged Upright Vacuum Pet Friendly Lift-Up Carpet Vacuum Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with HEPA Filter, Pet Handi-Mate, 3-in-1 Combination Tool for Carpet, Floor, Pet Hair

Love this vacuum. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver. Bags are easy to replace, and I appreciate the various functions it has (isolating brush, extra attachments, etc). I do wish there were storage placements for all the attachments on the vacuum itself but it’s not a big deal. Also, the “bag refill” light never changes, even when it needs to be changed. Unsure if it’s a sensor that’s not working or more of a timed indicator that we just happen to override since we use it so much. No matter, I just check the bag’s capacity (easy to do) about once a week. Picks up our very hairy dog’s fur quite well and none of the dusty mess other bagels vacuums seems to always create.

Here is my review of the Kenmore BU4050 Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum. I vacuum EVERY SINGLE DAY! My first vacuum that I had for over 25 years was a Kirby. It got to be so very expensive to maintain after using it every day for 25 years so I decided to purchase this vacuum instead after reading all the reviews. I had a Shark right before this vacuum and was very disappointed with the price and performance. I have 3 dogs that are hypoallergenic but still lose some of their hair. I also have a little grandson who is just starting to crawl. I’ve had this vacuum since May of 2024. Over 1 year! Here are my reasons for LOVING THIS VACUUM! 1. This vacuum was so easy to assemble and I loved all the attachments that came with it! There is also an attachment bag to keep them all together. 2. I love that this vacuum HAS A BAG AND A HEPA FILTER! I hate to empty dust and hair filled canisters. Our family also has allergies so a hepa filter was a must! 3. It has superb suction and picks everything up! Nothing winds up in or around the roller brush! 4. This vacuum is so lightweight and easy to turn and maneuver around and under furniture. I have an upstairs and a downstairs and there is no trouble carrying it up and down. 5. This vacuum has a longer than usual cord. 6. I like the fact that if you need to disengage the roller brush, you can do so with the push of a button and there is an indicator light for that. 7. The attachments that came with this vacuum are fabulous and so easy to use. They are also great if you have pets! 8. I love the fact that there is an indicator light which will tell you if the bag needs replacing WITHOUT opening the door of the vacuum. It indicates how full your bag is getting. 9. I love that the bag and filter are so easy to insert and replace. 10. I love that it is so easy to detach the handle for drapery and upholstery cleaning. The only Con for me is that there is a dust smell when you turn it on. It dissipates after a few minutes. All the PROS outweigh the CON. This is a fabulous vacuum. Lots of bang for the buck!!!

First off, I want to start off by saying this isn't my first Kenmore intuition bag vac and that I am a former sears in home appliance repair tech. So this is more of a comparison vs the old model and new model. I only took side by side photos because after all, it really is just a vacuum plus there are other great photos from other reviewers. So... In the past as a sears tech, I have taken apart and replace motors, broken pedals, handle switches, indicator lights, motor control board and the direct drive motors and brushes on the old intuition model. Let me tell ya. I repaired them on a daily basis but I knew that how it was built from within (sturdy) motivated me to buy an intuition. I've had my old one since 2013. No problems what so ever. The older model is built to take a beating and from the pictures, you can see the ruggedness of it's design. Bumpers on the brush head housing, dirty/clean indicator and as you see, the brush housing is larger. The new one, off the bat there were a few things that bothered me. The hose just dangle, the accessories mount isn't all that great. But! The new intuition is much more maneuverable, much more lighter, I would say probably has a bit more suction power than my old one and what I like most is it's very versatile. You can hand carry it and the wand is great. Yet! Compared to my old one... Material wise, I'd say they went a bit cheap on the build. The new one does not have a height adjustment or a clean/dirty indicator. Maybe I'm just more used to the old one still but I think the new model is a bit pricey for it's build quality. But after 8 years owning the old intuition with 0 problems, it was worth it. Basically paid the same when it was new. I don't like buying cheap vacs on a yearly basis. I prefer bags. Simply because, in my opinion, has better suction that a bagless. Yes, there are some bagless vacs with good to great suction. But! Let me know for how long that suction lasts without cleaning the internal filters ever so often and let me know how much fun it is dumping the dirt out and getting it all over the place. Believe me I repaired plenty of bagless vacs with the complaints of "not enough suction". So to wrap it up... I guess I have to get more used to my new intuition. I love how versatile and light it is. The suction power is awesome. Only time will tell really on how reliable it is and build quality. Update! I really wanted to like this vacuum. Had it for less than a month. The only thing that really started to bother me was the the bags. They got full really fast. Like less than a week of vacuuming fast. It came with bags and I'm basically down to the last bag within a 2.5 weeks span. It says it comes with a years supply of bags. Those bags will be depleted in less than a month. And the bags are $26-29 for 6. Do the math. You'll be buying bags every month or so. My old intuition is still better. Only thing that separate the old vs new us the light weight and versatility of this vacuum. Other than that. I'll stick to my old one. This vacuum is going back.

This rose gold vacuum is gorgeous which somehow makes the dreaded chore of vacuuming a little less awful. The vacuum was incredibly easy to put together and I love the 30 foot cord, with my other vacuum I had to unplug and plug back in with every room. It works incredibly well with very strong suction, no complaints whatsoever. I’m so happy to go back to a bagged vacuum. When bagless canister vacuums came out it seemed like such an improvement, but I was always questioning how unhealthy it was for me every time I emptied it. Also, I found myself feeling the need to wash the canister with each use to keep it smelling fresh as I have multiple pets. I love being back to bags, sometimes things are better the first time around. I used to also think bags were a pain, but these look very easy to change and the dirt and dust stays enclosed.

This upright vacuum has great suction and makes cleaning fast and easy. It’s lightweight, easy to maneuver, and works well on both carpet and hard floors. Very reliable and does a great job and I highly recommend it!

Got the vacuum today & excitedly got it out to try right away. WOW is an understatement. THIS THING SUCKS!!! (In the best way possible) Can't tell you how many vacuums we've gone through over the years and suction was not as expected. This met and way exceeded expectations. As a pet owner (2 cats, 2 dogs - all shedders) strong suction is a must. Love the hair cutting feature on the traditional roller/head (we've manually had to clear that multiple times while cleaning on other vacuums or risk lose cleaning power, such a pain). Also love the bag system. If you're a pet owner you know how "fun" it is clearing those reusable tanks (spoiler - ITS NOT). The bags seem to last a long time and I can't wait for the first mess free clean up - just throw in the trash and done 🙃. Gone are the days of inhaling dust and getting your hands dirty pulling hair and clumps out of the tank! Only cons (not really cons but could be improved) - 1) Maneuverability in traditional vacuum mode: this thing is a beast, and a little boxy to accommodate for the bag system, so I understand why it's a little harder to maneuver. Not a deal breaker for us, just something to get used to. 2) Pet Roller Tool in Lift Off Mode (we have 2 cats, 2 dogs): Started strong on our stairs, but halfway through it seemed to be having issues rolling, so had to use a little more elbow grease and slow down to get everything. I feel like design of the tool could be improved, but it's not bad, just not GREAT. That being said, our stairs never looked cleaner when i got done! 3) Bag Full Sensor: first day using it, so not sure if this is a true issue, but the full and change bag icons were blinking at me at random times during use and when I investigated, the bag wasn't even half full. Adjusted the bag and started again and it showed empty on the icon. Not the end of the world at this point. If it continues I might reach out to seller. Could be a issue with sensor, who knows. All in all, I'm obsessed with the outcome of this vacuum. It left our floors so clean, and me so fired up, I ended up deep cleaning the rest of my house (that NEVER happens 🤣). If you're looking for strong suction, mess free cleanup (just throw the bag when you're done), and very clean carpets - look no further - just buy!

This is mostly a very good vacuum for the price. The suction is powerful, the HEPA filter is great (especially if you have a dust allergy), and it even looks pretty nice as far as vacuums go. There is a detachable wand which is very useful. However; when you reinsert the wand, you have to be careful to make sure it aligns properly or it becomes very difficult to release. I will also note that when the vacuum was clogged (I realized I vacuumed some twine, not a good idea), Kenmore customer service was extremely helpful in identifying what the issue was. I worried there was something seriously wrong with the vacuum, but it was just a clog and these things happen. Overall, good vacuum, just be careful with it.

1/5/2026: after 2 days of use what I like is how it swivels. I like how easy it is to lift up and carry. It feels lighter than my Shark rocket duo. I do not like how the attachments are stored. They don't fit correctly and constantly fall off because of how the cord can get caught up in them. Not sure why attachment storage is always so hard for vacuums. It seems to suck pretty well. It sucks up cat litter without just spitting it back behind the vacuum like the Shark or Bissell did. It isn't quite as powerful as I had hoped but it's better. I mostly bought it because it was bagged and had a HEPA filter and I need something that helps cut down the dust and the bagless vacuums apparently are worse about sending dust back out in the air.