What the heck was Eureka thinking when they made this vacuum! They have a switch to turn off the beater bar which is great for my hardwood floors but they put the exhaust fan in the front and I spend more time chasing the dust bunnies that this vac throws around than I do catching them. Not to bright for a company thats been around as long as them. It has great suction and works great on carpet though..only draw back with this is the dust cup is way to small and you feel like you are constantly emptying it out. I would think twice before buying this vac if you intend on using it for your hardwood floors unless you need and want alot of exercise chasing bunny's!!!