Just received today. Put together & tried it out. Works well & up to my expectations. Wanted to reach under my day bed & under my dresser which it does. Light weight & easy to handle. Will explore emptying filter later when it needs to be done. Have a Dirt Devil rechargeable model which is great that's why i purchased this one to do the rugs & floors. The only problem I have is the the handle has a space when I put it together.. Don't know if i need a new handle? How long will this last the way it is?