I have have this vacuum for several month now , and I be quite puzzle by the negative review it be get . it do sound like maybe there be some lemon out there , but once these folk figure out how to work it , or get it replace it be ok . we have 2 very long-haired dog -- there be always a ton of dog hair on the carpet . plus we be all `` indoor outdoor '' so there be plenty of dirt get track on we carpet too . I vacuum about once a week . I turn this vac on and it do a awesome job -- it be get so much suction that I have to turn down the volume when I go over my throw rug or it lift they off the ground . it have incredible suction through the wand too -- I have nab fly insect from several inch away this last week -- hah ! I can not stand the enormous mess of bagless vac -lrb- a ridiculous trend in vac if you need heavy duty cleaning -rrb- , and this vac have disposable hepa bag -- which be top on my list . the bag that be mean to be purchase with it contain the unpleasant dog smell which eventually accumulate -- and they work great !!! I have never have a vac that do that . it be get a very simple on\/off switch , not a foot pedal , which I be happy about . it have multiple on-board attachment . it have a nice large valve -lrb- ? -rrb- that you turn to go from floor to hose suction -- always a problem previously for I . and it have the ability to turn off the rotate brush when you be work on bare floor -- although I do not have a problem w \/ keep it on when I be go over the tile in kitchen . it have a enormous long cord which let I cover a huge amount of live room\/dining room without switch outlet . my only complaint be that the latch that let you release it from it be upright position be slightly difficult for I to get it to work in my houseshoes\/boots . but I figure that be I and my selection of footwear -- I eventually give it enough pressure and it release . I honestly can not say enough good thing about this vac -- it have enormous power , no smell , long cord , can do carpet or hard floor well , etc. . it be not ultra-light or quiet -- but I have have dog long enough to know that I can not get the cleaning I want w \/ some wimpy vac . but it be not so heavy I have a problem with it -- maybe my mother would , she be 75 . it roll really well though , so you can just roll it backwards on 2 wheel very very easily . and the husband say it be a lot quieter than the last one , a Dirt Devil which do not so squat . so go figure . it do the job it say it will do -- I could not be more pleased w \/ something I absolutely depend on .