This vacuum is the best thing I have bought for my house in a very long time. I have an Electrolux and a very expensive (very heavy) Tri-Star and this AirRam beats them both. It is lightweight, better cleaning power and easy to use because you dont have a long cord to fight with. I find I vacuum more just because it is so convenient and not an effort to drag out of the closet like my old ones. Everyone who sees it wants to know where I got it. A super product and worth its weight in gold. #sweepstakes.