I purchased this vacuum to take care of the second floor of my home. The primary vacuum I own is the [...]"Majestic" which retails nears 1000.00. This Eureka had great reviews, but I most liked it "clog resistant hose". The [...], which is a nice vacuum but clogs easily, especially with pet hair, or bit of paper. It's hose is a bear to unclog, and it's like carting around R2D2 from "Star Wars". The Eureka 4885 knocks the pants off the[...]. I even did a side by side test. In no test did the 1000. vac outperform this Eureka. Eureka's suction is almost scare... it's so strong. It was a factory refurb with FULL WARANTEE. My Filter Queen has been retired to the basement.