When I first purchased this vacuum, it was wonderful! It had great suction, was lightweight and very quiet. Attachments were easy to use.Our first obstacle happened when we couldn't find the right size bags in many stores. We couldn't even find them at Best Buy where we had purchased the vacuum in the first place! Then we needed to replace a belt, and had a hard time finding the one to fit as well.Now, after 4 years, the only time we get a decent vacuum from it is immediately after we change the bag. It just doesn't have good suction anymore.