A new vacuum from Kenmore could be the answer to one of the main reasons vacuums stop working, the belt breaks. Consumer Reports just tested the Kenmore Elite 31150 beltless vacuum that costs $350. It ...

Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

Our tests reveal the best in every category, whether it's a stick, robotic, upright, canister, or handheld modelCR tests ...

Consumer Reports found the best vacuums in every category, including cordless stick, robotic, and handheld models CR tested different types of vacuum cleaners to find the best ones in each category ...

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WEBVTT BELT BREAKS. HE HAS BEEN APPEARING VACUUMS FOR 34 YEARS. BELTS CAN BE A PESKY PROBLEM. THEY STRETCH. AFTER TWO OR THREE MONTHS, THEY STRETCH OUT AND EVERYTHING STARTS VIBRATING. CONSUMER ...

Anyone with a dog or cat—or teenager—appreciates the power of a capable vacuum. To test vacuum cleaners at Consumer Reports we buy special cat hair and embed it in medium pile carpet. Then we put the ...