vacuum be suppose to suck , but not the way this one do . the first time I use it , the belt that drive the brush spindle snap . to Bissell 's credit , they replace it for no charge and the second belt have not break , though it slip off quite often . Broken belt aside , the performance be lack considerably . the suction be not what it should be , especially if you do not clean the filter before EVERY use . seriously , the filter need clean every time you use this thing which be a significant inconvenience . the last knock on this vacuum be the awful attachment selection . Poor design , poor functionality . not a good buy .