I am a fan of Bissell vacumns, especially those made for pet households because I have pets. Lots of them and all shedders. The one thing I noticed, is that the products keep improving. I have been known to give away a perfectly good vacumn just to get a newer model. I am always impressed with the latest model and this one was no exception. This last Pet Hair Eraser even impressed my husband! He saw what it did and wanted to try it. He now helps me now and then because he is still impressed at how much the products improve. It cleans deep, fast and well! It is a teeny bit on the heavy side, but to get that power, I am fine with that and it is not overwhelmingly so. I LOVE THIS VACUMN!