I have always had Hoover vacuums, my last one being a wind tunnel Max that was about 12 years old before it gave up the ghost. This new vacuum is really an improvement! It is lighter, easier to maneuver, and really sucks up the pet hair! Easy to adjust floor height from hard wood to area rugs, and easy to use the furniture attachment. Reasonably priced and makes vacuuming less of a chore!!