I buy this vacuum a couple of month ago when we Hoover -lrb- that be quite expensive -rrb- break after only 3 year . at that point I decide that I do not want to buy another expensive vacuum if we be go to have to replace they that often . I look around and compare the review for quite a few . I decide on this one because I want a bagless vacuum that be adjustable for hardwood floor and carpet . this one seem to have the best review for the price . I think the attachment that come with this one would be convenient as well . I think this vacuum be really good - it have a lot of suck power , just as much as my old cleaner . I do have to empty it frequently , but I think that be normal just for the rug that we have in we house . my biggest complaint be the stretchy hose that you use with the attachment - it do not stretch well and end up tip over the cleaner pretty often . I can tell a little bit of a difference in the quality of certain thing compare to we hold Hoover - for example the plastic wheel on this one do not seem as good as my old cleaner , but I do not really care about that as long as they do not break and it continue to do it be primary job which be clean the floor . one of the best feature be that it will lay down flat and I can get it all the way underneath the coffee table and the bed , which I have never be able to do with any other cleaner . I also like that it be much more lightweight than my old vacuum which make it easier for I to get up the stair with it . I would definitely recommend this to anyone look for a new vacuum cleaner as good value for the money spend .