This was the second vacuum I purchased after the first one died (roller brush belt) exactly 12 mos. after purchase. For $49, I thought the cost of ownership was worth another try.So I bought another one mid-January. Died mid April. The "costs" of returning it to Amazon or getting a warranty replacement far outweigh the benefits of getting another one. Owning Hoover vacuums for ever, this poorly constructed product truly diminishes the overall brand and it's likely I'll not purchase another Hoover after this experience. Caveat Emptor.