Simplicity Vacuums Review: $279.99 delivered, 30-day returns.
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30-day returns. Free shipping on this order.
- 16 lb bagged upright with a metal brushroll and a headlight
- HEPA media bag and filter, particles down to 0.3 microns
- 1-year warranty, parts and labor at no charge
- Free shipping to 48 states, 5-7 business days
- 30-day returns
- Free shipping on this order
- One-time purchase
- Reviewed by the Hearth Bench team
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Quick verdict
This simplicity vacuums review covers the one model the brand's online store sells that people search for by name: the S20EZM Allergy Upright.
It is a 16 lb bagged upright with a metal brushroll, a headlight and a HEPA media bag, listed at $279.99 with shipping at $0.00 in the cart and a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.
Who this is for, and what the price covers
Right fit
- Carpet, area rugs and hardwood in a home with a shedding pet
- Anyone who wants a bag to drop in the bin instead of a dust cup to empty
- Buying direct from the factory store, in the 48 contiguous states
- A corded upright with a headlight, a telescoping wand and on-board tools
What $279.99 covers
- The S20EZM, a dusting brush, a crevice tool, a secondary filter, a HEPA media filter, one HEPA media bag and the owner's manual
- 1 year of parts and labor, original purchaser only
- 30 days from purchase to return it for any reason other than a defect
- FedEx Ground at $0.00, 5-7 business days
How the S20EZM scores, row by row
- GoodSpec sheet
- GoodDelivered price
- CheckReturns and warranty
30 days for any reason other than a defect, counted from purchase, original packaging, and the policy does not say who pays return postage. Warranty service is obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Simplicity Retailer.
- GoodOnline store vs retailer
The store sells 5 models at fixed prices with free shipping over $50; the retailer offers assembly, bundles, trade-in and the warranty counter.
What the spec sheet says
Every line below is copied from the S20EZM product page and warranty table on simplicityvac.com, read Sep 18, 2026.
| Weight (lb) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Brushroll | Metal |
| Filtration | HEPA Media: bag and filter catch particles 0.3 microns or smaller |
| Headlight | Yes |
| Floor type | Carpet, Multi-Surface, Hardwood, Area Rugs |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Origin | "designed and engineered right here in the USA, and then manufactured overseas" |
The price, read Sep 18, 2026
$279.99 on the product page, on both category pages and as the order total in the cart: subtotal $279.99, shipping (FedEx Ground) $0.00, tax $0.00.
No strikethrough price, no promo-code field pre-filled, no add-on box ticked. The only checkboxes on the site are the cookie banner's, all off.
Simplicity S20EZM Allergy Upright
$279.99 delivered
$279.99 product + $0.00 FedEx Ground, 5-7 business days, 48 states
Get the Simplicity S20EZM at $279.99The 5 vacuums the online store sells, and the ones it does not
| Model | Type | Store price |
|---|---|---|
| S20EZM Allergy Upright | Bagged upright, 16 lb | $279.99 |
| S26 Allergy Upright Premium | Bagged upright | $349.99 |
| S67 Cordless Stick | Cordless stick | $249.99 |
| Jill Canister | Canister | $179.99 |
| S100 Sport Portable Canister | Portable canister | $179.99 |
The warranty table lists 13 models and the support page carries manuals for 16, so more than half the catalog, including the S65, the Synergy and the Brio, is sold only through authorized retailers. If you came here for one of those, the online store cannot sell it to you.
Among the 5 models the store does sell, the S20EZM is the one most searched for by name, and the cheapest upright, which is why this page reviews it and no other.
Illustrations, not customers: the two scenes above are AI-generated.
Returns and warranty, in plain English
Warranty: 1 year, parts and labor at no charge, original purchaser only, ground freight both ways prepaid for eligible claims. The manual says service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Simplicity Retailer, with proof of purchase and the serial number.
Before you order: open the retailer locator on simplicityvac.com and check for an Authorized Service Center within driving distance, or call 1-888-9-SIMPLY first.
What happens after you click
- 1You land on the S20EZM page at simplicityvac.com, rendered Sep 18, 2026: "Allergy Upright Vacuum", $279.99, "In stock", priced in US dollars, with the spec table above and the What's Included photo.
- 2
- 3It ships within the USA to the 48 contiguous states, typically 5-7 business days. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the other listed territories are excluded.
- 4To return it, email info@simplicityvac.com within 30 days of purchase, ship it back in the original packaging, and count on paying the postage; the store suggests careful packaging and postal insurance.
- 5For a defect, the warranty runs through a retailer. Call 1-888-9-SIMPLY or use the retailer locator; eligible claims get ground freight both ways prepaid, and the store asks you to register the warranty online.
Every button on this page opens the same product page: $279.99 delivered, one charge, 30 days from purchase to return it.
Get the Simplicity S20EZMOnline store or the retailer down the road?
The online store
- $279.99 with shipping at $0.00, 5-7 business days
- 30 days from purchase to return it for any reason other than a defect
- One fixed price on every public route of the site
- 5 models on the shelf, the S20EZM among them
An authorized retailer
- The brand's FAQ says the store "may offer price cuts, special promotions, vacuum bundles or even a trade-in program"
- The S65, Synergy, Brio and the rest of the retailer-only models
- Assembly, and the counter where warranty service actually happens
- Found through the locator, with a 10 to 500 mile radius
Reputation, as it stands
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Simplicity S20EZM cost with shipping?
$279.99, read on Sep 18, 2026 on the product page, on both category pages and in the cart, where the totals read Subtotal $279.99, Shipping (FedEx Ground) $0.00, Tax $0.00, Order Total $279.99.
Orders of $50 and above ship free; orders up to $49.99 pay $9.99. There is no strikethrough price and no add-on box ticked in the cart.
How does the 1-year warranty work if I buy online?
The S20EZM carries a 1-year limited warranty for the original purchaser, parts and labor at no charge, with ground freight both ways prepaid by Simplicity Vacuums for eligible claims. The manual states that warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Simplicity Retailer, with proof of purchase and the serial number.
Bags, filters and belts are wear items and sit outside the warranty. Open the retailer locator on simplicityvac.com before you order and check for an Authorized Service Center near you.
How we scored it
8.7 comes from the house formula, 8.3 plus 0.2 per verifiable buyer-side fact, minus 0.2 per buyer-side risk, plus 0.1 for a standout fact, capped at 9.5. Here it is 8.3 + 0.2 × 5 − 0.2 × 3 + 0 = 8.7. Three things anyone can check:
- The warranty section of the S20EZM owner's manual: "Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Simplicity Retailer."
Bottom line: the S20EZM Allergy Upright is a 16 lb bagged upright with a metal brushroll, a headlight and a HEPA media bag, sold by the brand's own store at $279.99 with FedEx Ground at $0.00 and a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty. The return window is 30 days counted from purchase, the policy does not say who pays return postage, and warranty service is obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Simplicity Retailer, so check the retailer locator before you order.
Get the Simplicity S20EZM
$279.99 delivered, one charge, 1-year warranty, 30 days from purchase to send it back.
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