I had a previous older model, same make but just as I read in another review it died after being about 7 years old. Even if I have to replace this vacuum every seven years or so it’s still worth it. This newer model does hard wood floors so much better than the old one did even in its prime. It does hard floors so well that I have put the broom up and only have to use it outside lol. Sure the price is steep at first but this vacuum is totally worth it. Compared to everything else I’ve used growing up Shark is the brand to go to and I really like this navigator model. You won’t be disappointed.