I have have my Hoover Portapower vacuum for 30 year now , yes - 30 year ! still work great , but have have to use tape to hold the wand together -lrb- connection finally wear out after 30 year -rrb- ... and have replace the cloth bag two year ago . WE USE THIS THING for EVERYTHING ... from floor , to wall , to car and furniture ... you name , we have use it . my oldest daughter try to take it with she when she get marry last year ... catch she ! this thing be older than she !! she be 24 , my vac be 30 ! it still suck as good as it do the day i buy it 30 year ago ! I be keep my old one for the garage , but its time to get a new one for the house ... I would not waste my hard earn money on any other brand . Hoover be the only brand my parent use when I grow up , and that be all I have ever use . they quality speak for themselves . look forward to another great product from Hoover . I will not get rid of the old portapower , as it still work well ... just retire it to the garage and bring in a new one for the house !