my old vacuum cleaner be a inexpensive bagless model and work ok but I never really like clean it out . I always feel like dirt be `` float '' back into the house when I remove the dirt holding tank . it be damage in a flood and I need a new one so reasearched bag vs. bagless vacuum online . my research reveal that if you want a bagless vacuum spend the extra money and get a expensive one but you can get by with a less expensive model if it use bag . I decide on this model and be very surprised at the suction and cleaning power . I would definately recommend this model and would buy it again .