I've used this vacuum about 3 times a week since I bought it a month ago. It's fun to use and picks up so much dirt. I live with one cat, but she sheds a lot. I didn't think the lights on the front of the vacuum would matter much but after thinking I had swept an area clean, I shined the vacuum light on it and it revealed so much. I always make sure to empty the canister and check the roller brush for tanked hair after I am done using. Definitely better than my older vacuum. Although this is a new vacuum, if I properly care for it I anticipate being able to use this for a while.