I buy this vacuum a year ago and within a few month the foot pedal release pop off of the machine completely . I have it replace and it quickly pop off again . this time the clear plastic housing break and would cost $ 29 to replace the part and $ 29 in labor . it can only be replace with the same cheap clear plastic housing . it still work , and though heavy , i have be ok with it be performance . however , without the foot pedal , it will not stay lock in the upright position and fall when nudge or tug slightly . this make some operation difficult , especially when use the hose attachement .