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Kenmore Litening Cordless Vacuum Cleaner CU5001

Kenmore Expands Its Litening Cordless Upright Line with New Integrated-Battery Model

Kenmore has introduced a new model in its Litening™ line of cordless upright vacuums, combining powerful suction with cord-free convenience. Like the previous CU7000 series, this latest Kenmore Litening™ Cordless Upright Vacuum is designed for households with pets and promises deep cleaning performance across carpets, rugs, and hard floors.

Kenmore CU5001 Litening Cordless Upright Vacuum

Kenmore CU5001 Litening

$279.99

Price as of November 8, 2025

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Powered by an integrated 24V lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor, it delivers up to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge. A docking station and 3-in-1 combination tool are also included for convenient charging and storage.

Powered by an integrated 24V lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor, the Kenmore Litening™ Cordless Upright Vacuum delivers up to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge.
Powered by an integrated 24V lithium ion battery and a brushless motor the Kenmore Litening™ Cordless Upright Vacuum delivers up to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge Source Amazon

The vacuum uses Kenmore’s completely sealed AllergenSeal™ System with HEPA filtration to capture 99.97% of dust, allergens, and pet dander—helping improve indoor air quality while you clean.

The vacuum uses Kenmore’s completely sealed AllergenSeal™ System with HEPA filtration to capture 99.97% of dust, allergens, and pet dander.
The vacuum uses Kenmores completely sealed AllergenSeal™ System with HEPA filtration to capture 9997 of dust allergens and pet dander Source Amzon

Additional features include Lift-Up® technology for easy stair and above-floor cleaning, a Hair Eliminator® nozzle that prevents hair from wrapping around the brushroll, and a bright LED display with cleaning mode and battery indicators.

The Kenmore Litening™ Cordless Upright Vacuum features Lift-Up® technology for easy stair and above-floor cleaning.
Additional features include Lift Up® technology for easy stair and above floor cleaning Source Amazon

While earlier Litening models offered removable batteries, this new version integrates the battery directly into the unit. Vacuum Wars has not yet reviewed this model, but it appears to continue Kenmore’s trend of delivering strong performance and upright-style suction in a cordless, pet-friendly design.

If Vacuum Wars reviews this product, we will make our findings available in the Cordless Vacuum Reviews area of this website. Top ranking models are added to our Best Cordless Vacuums list.

Kenmore CU5001 Litening

$279.99
See it at Amazon

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