this vacuum be the best - I hate vacuum and usually leave it to other but this be great . with 5 cat , I need something that really pull and this Miele do . it be quiet . it be powerful . it have full size attachment unlike some other vac . its bag hold a huge amount . I have have hoover and a Kenmore . they be okay for - maybe 2 year - and then they start have problem . I would be shock if this vac do not keep purr for year .