this vacuum get a good review in consumer report but I take a chance on a refurb in July . work ok at first , then after a few week I notice that despite all the noise it be make it be not pick up anything . clean the filter thoroughly and check for a clog -lrb- there be not one -rrb- but there be no suction at all at the business end . several week later I try it again and the brush bar stop spin . there be a cpo Black & Decker store at a local outlet mall so hopefully they 'll take it back . if not perhaps they have a dumpster out back so I can throw it away . UPDATE : take it apart myself and fix it . the beater bar problem be due to faulty connection to the drive motor -lrb- connector be just slip on and very loose , I solder they , and some wire be kinked -rrb- . not sure how I restore the suction but it be back , and the vacuum work well again -lrb- but still noisy -rrb- . the inside be pretty simple if you be good with tool -- a philips-head screwdriver will get you in . raise my rating from one to three star -- dock it two star for the hassle of have to repair it so soon myself .