Hello. Normally I am not motivated to write a review but I'm doing so for this machine! I have to say that I have tried several different brands from rug doctor to Bissell and now Hoover and this is by far the best machine that I have had to date! It is very light, especially in motion. Also it actually recovers all of the fluid that it dispenses when you use the dry only mode after you have finished washing. Carpets dry quickly! Very happy with my purchase!