I have had this product for 3 years and still hate it. I routinely clean the filter and all the other stuff so that is not the problem. The Dyson does not pick up dirt worth a crap. If you are not holding the handle just right the suction is pathetic and even when doing it right I am not impressed. For $[...] I was really expecting something great and was completely dissapointed. I will never buy another dyson again.