Kenmore Elite 81714 Pet Canister Vacuum | HEPA & PowerMate

Kenmore Elite 81714 Pet Friendly Canister Vacuum Overview

The Kenmore Elite 81714 is a premium bagged canister vacuum built specifically for households that need serious performance when dealing with pet hair, allergens, and multi-surface cleaning challenges. Combining a powerful 2-motor system, a motorized Pet PowerMate attachment, HEPA certified filtration, a telescoping aluminum wand, and an ultra-plush floor nozzle, this vacuum is one of the most comprehensively equipped pet-focused canister vacuums in its class. It is designed to handle everything from deep carpet cleaning in pet-heavy living rooms to delicate bare floor maintenance, staircase cleaning, and above-floor furniture work - all from a single, integrated cleaning system.

Kenmore's Elite line represents the brand's most refined and feature-rich products, and the 81714 lives up to that billing. With nearly 14,000 customer reviews and a solid 4-star rating, the real-world record of this vacuum speaks for itself. It is a machine that has earned the trust of thousands of pet owners who needed a vacuum capable of keeping up with the daily demands of fur, dander, and the inevitable tracked-in debris that comes with life alongside animals.

Key Features of the Kenmore Elite 81714

Motorized Pet PowerMate Attachment

The Pet PowerMate is the headline attachment that sets this vacuum apart from standard canister designs. This motorized brush attachment uses its own dedicated motor to power the rotating brushroll, delivering targeted deep cleaning performance on carpets, stairs, upholstery, and other fabric surfaces where pet hair embeds deeply. Unlike passive suction-only attachments that rely solely on airflow to lift hair, the Pet PowerMate actively agitates the surface to loosen and lift stubborn fur and dander. Critically, the brushroll design resists pet hair tangling, so you are not constantly stopping to clear the brush between uses.

HEPA Certified Filtration System Capturing 99.97% of Particles

For any household with pets, allergen control is as important as pet hair removal. The Kenmore Elite 81714 uses an enhanced HEPA certified filtration system that captures 99.97% of dust, dander, pollen, bacteria, and fine particles. Paired with the sealed vacuum body, this ensures that allergens collected during cleaning are locked inside the vacuum bag rather than being recirculated through the exhaust back into your living space. This level of filtration is particularly valuable for family members who suffer from pet allergies, asthma, or other respiratory sensitivities.

2-Motor System with 20% More Air Power

The Kenmore Elite 81714 uses a dual-motor design that generates approximately 20% more air power than a conventional single-motor upright vacuum. The first motor drives the main suction, while the second powers the Pet PowerMate's brushroll. This separation of functions means that suction power is not compromised when you use the motorized attachment - both systems operate at full capacity simultaneously. The result is powerful, consistent cleaning performance whether you are running the main floor nozzle across carpet or using the Pet PowerMate on a pet-hair-covered sofa.

Ultra Plush Nozzle with Airflow-Based Carpet Penetration

The main floor nozzle on the 81714 is the Ultra Plush Nozzle, engineered to use directed airflow to penetrate deep into plush, high-pile carpeting. Where conventional vacuum heads can struggle to reach the base of thick carpet fibers, the Ultra Plush Nozzle's airflow technology drives suction deeper for a more complete clean. Pile height adjustment is handled manually, giving you control over the nozzle clearance for different carpet densities and bare floor surfaces.

Telescoping Aluminum Wand with Extended 10-Foot Reach

The telescoping aluminum wand adjusts to the user's preferred cleaning height and extends to a total reach of 10 feet, enabling cleaning high on walls, along ceiling edges, and on top of furniture and shelving without step stools or ladders. The aluminum construction keeps the wand lightweight while maintaining rigidity, and the detachable handle gives you a compact, handheld cleaning tool for furniture, car interiors, and tight spaces where the full wand assembly is too bulky.

Retractable 26-Foot Power Cord

The 26-foot retractable power cord is long enough to cover large rooms and hallways without needing to switch outlets, and the retraction mechanism stores it cleanly in seconds. Combined with the vacuum's compact storage footprint at 22 lbs, this makes the 81714 easier to manage before and after cleaning sessions than many comparable full-feature canister vacuums.

LED Dirt Sensor and Bag Full Indicator

LED light sensors serve two roles on this vacuum: they illuminate the floor ahead of the nozzle to reveal dirt and pet hair that blends into carpet or dark flooring, and they signal when the vacuum bag has reached capacity. Knowing exactly when to change the bag prevents the performance drop that comes from running a full bag and ensures you always have maximum suction available when you start a cleaning session.

Exclusive Stair Grip Feature

A thoughtful design touch for multi-story homes, the exclusive Stair Grip feature allows the canister unit to rest safely on a staircase step without sliding. This makes staircase cleaning significantly more practical: you can position the canister on a step, use the hose and Pet PowerMate to clean above and below without the canister tipping or requiring a second hand to stabilize it.

Performance and Design

Weighing approximately 22 lbs (10 kg) and measuring 70.5 x 45.5 x 35.5 cm (length x width x height), the Kenmore Elite 81714 is a substantial canister vacuum that delivers the power to match its size. The champagne and gray colorway gives it a premium, understated appearance. Smooth-rolling wheels and swivel steering allow it to maneuver around furniture with minimal effort, and the handle provides comfortable carrying grip for repositioning between rooms.

The bagged design is a meaningful advantage for allergy-conscious households compared to bagless alternatives. Bags capture and contain debris with no direct contact during disposal, keeping allergens sealed away. The HEPA-certified bag system ensures that the filtration chain from collection through disposal is complete.

The onboard storage system keeps all three accessory tools (crevice nozzle, upholstery brush, and dusting brush) attached to the unit at all times, so you arrive at the vacuuming task fully equipped without hunting for accessories in a drawer or closet.

Who Is the Kenmore Elite 81714 Best For

• Pet owners with multiple animals who need the most powerful, most thorough pet hair and dander removal available in a canister vacuum
• Allergy and asthma sufferers who require HEPA-certified sealed filtration and hygienic bagged disposal
• Homes with plush, high-pile carpeting where the Ultra Plush Nozzle and 2-motor system provide deeper cleaning than standard designs
• Multi-story homes where the Stair Grip and telescoping wand make multi-level cleaning practical and safe
• Those who want a single vacuum capable of replacing a separate handheld, stair vacuum, and full-size floor vacuum

What Is Included in the Box

• Kenmore Elite 81714 Canister Vacuum Unit
• Motorized Pet PowerMate Attachment
• Ultra Plush Floor Nozzle
• Telescoping Aluminum Wand
• Crevice Nozzle
• Upholstery Brush
• Dusting Brush (Horsehair Floor Brush)
• HEPA Filter
• Vacuum Bag

The full accessory suite included in the box makes the Kenmore Elite 81714 one of the best out-of-box value propositions in the premium canister vacuum category. Between the motorized Pet PowerMate, the Ultra Plush Nozzle, and the three-piece accessory kit, you have a complete whole-home cleaning system ready to use from the moment you unpack it.