I previously owned a Kenmore canister vacuum and it worked great for many years. I had a hard time picking out the right vacuum since I was so use to the Kenmore. After hours of searching and reading reviews, I tried my luck with this one. I absolutely love it!! This thing is a powerhouse! I have 2 cats and a dog and they are shedding like crazy. This vacuum picks up everything, even the dust deep down in the carpet. I can't get over it, kinda scary how full my canister gets. I love that is is bagless. I always used a bag vacuum so this is a treat, that I don't have to buy those anymore. I do like how long the cord is, so I can go into multiple rooms. I highly recommend this product!