I went from a light weight cleaner to this one which I did not expect to be so heavy. Having issues with my wrists this vacuum is a negative to me. I tried to return it but was told I could not return it to the store. I will continue to use it till it breaks or my wrists give out. I read reviews before buying but none that I read commented on the weight and inability to get in smaller places. This one is more of an open space no lifting kind of vacuum.