I bought my first Hoover Floormate 16 years ago. Although it is still going strong with no issues, I wanted to replace some parts. The water tank and dirty water receptacle were cloudy and there were little crevices that I could never get clean. When I added up the cost of replacement parts, it seemed more economical to purchase a new machine. This design is great ! Easier to fill and empty and does a fantastic job on my very large stone floor. It can also be used on scatter rugs although I haven't done that yet. I would never be without this machine.