we buy this to replace another Eureka vacuum we get to replace we Hoover WindTunnel -lrb- great vacuum , never have a problem , and serve we faithfully for 8 year -rrb- . the first Eureka we buy -lrb- the Capture Plus -rrb- , be a disaster , it kick the bucket in just 6 month , and it be not abuse . the Boss SmartVac come highly recommend , and the price be right -lrb- $ -lrb- ... -rrb- -rrb- . Consumer Reports rate the Boss Ultra as one of the best vacuum in a comparison against some of the best vacuum on the market -lrb- think Kirby ... Rainbow -rrb- . I can not deny that claim now that I have own it . the Boss have excellent suction and clean as good , if not better than vacuum cost $ 300 , 400 , 500 more . I have use Kirbys , Dysons , Hoovers , Rainbows , and other , and this one work great . it be load with useful feature too . it be get a motorized brush roll -lrb- beater bar -rrb- that turn off when you be not use it on carpet . you can switch the suction mode , and there be a function for bare -lrb- hard -rrb- floor and adjustible brush height . the hose stretch out nice and long , and the tool be of good quality . this be a bagged vacuum , so it will not clog easily , and it be hygenic : just replace the bag . Eureka claim this be one of the best filter vacuum out there , and it may be , but despite have true 3-stage hepa filtration , there be some particulate that get by they . still , good filtration for the money . if you be look for good filtration , try one of Rainbow 's water vacuum , but in term of cost , the Eureka be more attractive . there be some reliability issue with this machine though . the motor be very powerful ... 12 amp . it be a excellent powerhead , deliver astounding suction for a small unit , and it be reliable . that power can be a problem though . if you manage to suck up a rug , curtain , stuff animal , pet toy , or other object -lrb- if you be not careful you will , it be that powerful -rrb- , it can cause some serious problem . the belt be not make from regular rubber , it be a synthetic that Eureka claim last longer than rubber . that may be true , but it do not stand up to abuse , and if overheate , be ruin . Rubber belt can take that abuse much better . also , the brushrool bearing cap be plastic , and suceptable to overheate and melting . you can not readily replace they either . plus , the vacuum be make almost eitirely of plastic , which be good for weight savings -lrb- it be still on the heavy side though at about 23 lb -rrb- , but bad for durability . it be questionable however , because if you be not abusive to this machine , you should not have any issue with it . out of 10 boss , 10 will probably be fine . we buy this from CostCo , which have a no-questions-asked return policy , so if it break , we 'll send it back and get another one .