have not be use this a ton , but when I use it , it suck stuff up like crazy ! the dial be fairly easy to use and adjust . because of other comment about the part be fragile , I have try to pay attention and so far nothing have break . I like all the different adjustment , but wish the handheld cord be a tiny bit longer . it be a heavy vacuum cleaner , but I guess that be a sacrifice to be make for something so sturdy . overall , very good and I would recommend it with the above caveat