Purchased this vacuum early Sept. Use it a few times a week. The vacuum constantly clogs in the handle- the flap on the tank doesn't open on start to allow debris into the tank. It won't pick anything up. I clean the thing out, reattach the tank and start it up again... Same problem. Some days I only have to do this once, others 3 or more. Rarely do I use this vacuum when I don't have to take it apart. If that flap doesn't open when the machine starts up obviously the suction, we'll, sucks. The return window is closed where I purchased this from otherwise I would have sent it back. Now I'm stuck with a vacuum that doesn't do what is supposed to do. I should have paid more attention to the poor reviews when considering this purchase. Buyer beware, this thing is a hassle.