After doing three rooms and a stair case, this Bissell blows the competition away. I have had two top Hoover's and they failed and parts just gave out due to inexpensive plastic that did not hold up to use. However, as soon as you get your Bissell, you see that quality is built in and the extra cost is well worth the expense.
This is a heavy machine and after 15 minutes ( learning curve) you settle in on how best to use the Bissell. What took two or three passes with my Hoover, took just one pass with the Bissel to get out hard stains on a white carpet.
Do yourself a favor, stop looking and purchase this Bissell.