Purchased this in Jan08, and last month (Jun08) it started to overheat every time we turned it on. Followed all the instructions, took it all apart and found no clogs/hair/etc. The motor is just plain shot. It's under warranty, but you have to pay for shipping to send it back, which is $50+ dollars. What a rip-off. Buy a Dyson or save $100 and get a Bissell or something that does the same job.