I be look to replace a very old vacuum and do not want to spend a ton of money . a friend of mine recommend this Bissel vacuum , so I buy it and be very happy with it . besides be affordable , it be get good suction , be not too heavy . the best part be the removable canister and washable filter . you get to see everything you suck up and easily just dump it all out when the canister be full . and the filter be easy to wash and pop back in .