So far I love it. The vacuum is easy to use and I love the rewinding cord. I was a longtime Dyson user and had a plug in one for 7+ years. I needed a replacement and this works very similarly to my Dyson. Went through the extensive research process; initially thought about a battery operated one but they have less than half the power (300 watts versus 700 for plug-in vacs) and they also cost 2-3 times as much. I needed something that could do my whole house. This Bissell fits the bill and has a better brush! The brush is silicone instead of nylon threads and I find works even better on the stairs. Very impressed. Basically I received a dyson for 1/4 of the price AND with improvements such as being lighter, cord rewind and better brush... this one is even better in my opinion. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.