This vacuum is awesome!

The first time I used this vacuum I was embarrassed by how much dirt my old one had been missing. I agree with a previous review, you might as well get the optional 20 foot hose, especially if you have stairs. The downsides? It is heavier than my old vacuum and awkward to carry upstairs. Even though the extra long cord can be a plus when sweeping multiple rooms, I find it gets in the way much of the time. I like to keep the longer hose attached because I use it a lot, but it doesn't stay on the holder as well as the shorter hose does, keeps falling off & getting in the way. I really love the dirt inditcator, head lamp and on board tools.