do a lot of research before buy this vacuum . SO GLAD I purchase it ! the vacuum be great . it be easy to maneuver , and best of all , great suction power ! for the few review I read that be not so good , I be not sure what be wrong . I truly love this purchase , and be very happy I buy it . I be a very petite girl , and handle this vacuum be not difficult at all . it be a solid piece , lot of weight , but great suction . that be what I want in a vacuum !