get the previous version of this model -lrb- red pet vac -rrb- for christam last year -lrb- 08 -rrb- I live in a small apt and only vacuum about once a month . the vacuum already break . something happen to the brush , not the belt . the brush end up tear up the underside of the vacuum melting and shredding the plastic . now im stick use the hose to vacuum everything ! for the price -lrb- over $ 200 -rrb- be be definitely not worth it ! im very disappointed . try to get a refund or get it fix an customer service would do nothing for I . also the vacuum be very big and very very heavy . very disappoint with Eureka brand . look for a new vacuum at a affordable price but dont know which company to trust !?!?