I have have a hand-held version of this vacuum for 2 year before it break . after that I go for a couple of year with the stick vacuum and have quite a few of they - nothing come close to the performance of my hand-held B&D; . they simply do not have enough power \/ suction to be effective . then , I see my B&D; in the stick form . after have it for a couple of week at this point I be glad to see it be every bit as good as my old one . this be the best stick cordless vacuum I have ever own and I own a few . the only con this vacuum have be noise - not the quietest vacuum out there but I 'll trade the noise for power .