I bought this vacuum and did not use it until I moved into my new home. If I still had the receipt I would take it back. The suction is fine but it is very difficult to push. I had no idea they still made vacuums that were not self propelled! I kept switching hands because my wrists hurt from pushing and pulling this vacuum and I only did 2 bedrooms and a small hallway. Reminds me of the vacuums you see in old movies, women struggling to vacuum.