Vacuum cleaners are a cornerstone of maintaining a clean home, and so it's worth spending money on a decent model. Two of the most well-known names in the high-end price bracket are Dyson and ...

Kenmore also took the top spot in our upright vacuum tests with the Kenmore Elite 31150, $350, followed closely by models from Miele and Kirby. For more information on vacuums, see our full vacuum ...

The Kirby vacuum has a long legacy in the cleaning world. Its Avalir model, an upright vacuum with multiple cleaning tools, just recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary, according to Montano.