I have have this vacuum just over a year and I be ready to trade it in ! hate have to change the belt and the bag . and the hose be not work . it over heat and shut off . I have let it cool down to finish my vacuuming . when it work , it work great but I be very disappointed at how much money I spend on this vacuum . I wish now I would spend my money on the Dyson . do not waste you money !