previous vacuum be a Eureka Optima 431A : bursh on\/off ; 11 lb and 11 inch cleaning path . reason for replacement 1 -rrb- plastic rear wheel wear down allow cleaning head to slide rather than role 2 -rrb- have to clean the filter with another vaccum to remove fine dust and carpet fiber . purchase at kohl with coupon 8 year ago for about $ 35 . so for that price I put up with extra cleaning\/vacuuming of the hepa filter and hard push because I do not believe they be anything better for the price . however , I find that with the Optima , I would put off vacuum because the Optima even with good suction be such a chore to push and clean . with the Optima 's aging , I do look at more expensive vaccum to find a easier filter\/dust cup cleaning setup but I feel the Bissel Cleanview for the price have great suction -lrb- report and actual -rrb- and ease of clean the filter system -lrb- sponge pre-filter only at this time -rrb- . I know canister be still messier than bag . I be lean towards a Hoover Tempo for very good review and bagged system . I know my house carpet and the amount of debris might have mean higher vacuum bag cost verse a bagless filter repalcement . the Cleanview helix be rate high for suction on carpet and exhaust emission by consumer report . I find one at target via a out of stock rain check for 20 % less regular price of $ 79 . so for $ 61 it be more appealing than the Consumer Reports recommend Dirt Devil featherlite because of less noise , better suction and appear better filter\/dust cup design - look like the Optima expose paper filter but twice the length . with the easy assembly and good fit of part , I be glad to get a great suction , easy to push and maneuver , a long cord at 27 ' mean I can vacuum a 1400 sf house with two outlet . I do like the cup design of grab and dump . and unlike have to vacuum my Optima 's Hepa Filter , the Cleanview 's sponge pre-filter be the only filter I have have to clean after vacuum the carpet several time . pro : great suction , easy to empty dust cap , ease of care for filter , ease of maneuvering , light con ; I prefer the Optima 's rubberized ergonomic `` o '' handle to the Cleanview 's , lack of brush on\/off when use hose . finally , as part of my carpet cleaning routine , I invest in a Hoover Max extract dual v wide path carpet washer . see my review .