20 Best Self Propelled Vacuum Cleaners (Jan 2023 Update)

This is the newest vacuum in my lineup (I have both the Vertex upright and Vertex cordless and have had the Apex models in the past as well), and it fits right in. Shark has nailed it with the DuoClean and PowerFins design. The two brushrolls work wonderful together and I have yet to see any hair tangles in any of the models I have (the prior Apex Zero-M would occasionally have some hair wrap). You can tell that this Rotator is built cheaper than the Vertex upright, but that leads to a reduction in weight which makes the Rotator a breeze to move around and carry around. Lately I have been taking the Rotator with me to my cleaning jobs and I would say it cleans pretty close to the Vertex upright. I never really use the Powered Lift-Away feature on the Vertex upright and have only used the Lift-Away (non-powered) feature on this Rotator once. The vacuum is light enough to move around without worrying to remove the pod and then you must make sure it is placed back on the floor nozzle correctly, that was a pain. The dust cup is sufficient for medium jobs, but needs to be emptied for larger jobs. I love the HEPA filtration on all of the models that I have, it feels good to know that the air coming out of the vacuum is cleaner than the air that went in. I sometimes but the baking soda carpet deodorizers to help freshen the smell that comes out of the HEPA filter, and it lasts quite awhile and the box is only $1 at your local retailer. If the Vertex upright is too heavy for you, try this Rotator, it cleans about just as well as the Vertex and it is much easier to maneuver. The floor nozzle really wants to "run away" from you, so be aware of that (I have seen this on all of their DuoClean models, it gives you an arm workout when vacuuming which I don't mind but I can see how it could be bothersome to some). The Rotator, and all of Shark's vacuums are quite easy to assemble and the parts click together to ensure the proper connection. The cord is the same length as the Vertex and I can easily vacuum the majority of my home without moving the cord. This model, like the Vertex, lacks the LED light on the hand nozzle (as was the case on the prior Apex model, please Shark bring that back!). I am very happy with this purchase and can't wait to see what Shark will come out with next.jkeis862

I loved this vacuum at first until this major design flaw which will end up costing me hundreds over the years. We had this for almost a year, then this tubing broke at both the top and bottom in front of where it connects to the canister and handle. I don't use the handle separately very often, but did so recently to get some cobwebs in the corners of my rooms, which only have 7.5 -8ft ceilings (so not very high). Maybe that's what did it? But this tubing is not nearly as extendable as they claim and caused the unit to fall over due to the lack of extendability. The material is too stiff, leading to this vulnerable areas at the curves right near the connecting points, which split apart. Upon putting in a warranty claim, they said this part was not covered due to "wear and tear". To me this should not happen in less than 1 year and is a design flaw. Luckily Customer Service was great and is replacing it for free "this one time." However, now I have to anticipate paying $70 per year to replace the part as I expect this may happen again annually. That seems quite expensive for the part alone, and this is obviously a design flaw when I rarely have use for the tube extension. I would really like shark to make these parts more affordable as a result, and fix the design for the future. I love so many things about the vacuum but I could not recommend it due to this issue alone, and the added expense of such replacement parts over time. I would expect more from an expensive quality vacuum. I was praising this vacuum to friends so much before this, but my balloon just popped about it as a result of this tubing issue.kbmom

We have 17 dogs 3 cats and 2 kids. Got this vacuum as a gift to try to tame the constant mess, particularly without destroying the vacuums parts constantly. It sucks up any and all dirt (maybe with several passes, but thats ok.) But the way the canister and filter system work, a significant amount of regular DIRT (drug in by the dogs paws) bypasses the canister where it hits the 2 washable filters. Those are clogged up within minutes of cleaning up after a muddy day. If those filters get too clogged, dirt sucks into the motor, then blows out into the HEPA filter. While this is how it’s designed to keep dirty air from blowing out, I’ve owned this exactly 2 months and washed the filters countless times already. Despite this care though, the motor has already developed a whine from stress. Something about the design really needs redone to keep more dirt in the cup than trying to blow through the filters. I’m already going to have to see about getting it repaired.Mneighoff

I am a highly experienced electronic repair technician. I just rebuilt a Shark Rotator Professional lift-away vacuum. Of course users fail to replace or clean all three filters causing loss of suction. Cleaning these with warm water and dawn dish soap works best. The unit claims to have thermal monitoring protection on the brush roll base and its design is causing the complaints of failure to work on carpeting in consumer homes. There is no thermal sensor. It uses a D.C. motor to a circuit board where a series low ohm current drop resistor exists. When the motor is slowed , thwe motor draws more current which lowers the resistence in the moter resistor series circuit causing increased voltage drop on the resistor triggering the circuit and activating the motors disconnect relay turning off motor. Although it does much to protect the motor in case of armature freezing with current applied. It makes the consumer unhappy because they cant vacuum carpets as they expect to paying almost 400 dollars for this nice vacuum. The fast fix is simply taking a soldering iron and lifting on side of the feed back silicon diode and reassembling unit. Now you will find the brush roll attachment actually works and does an awesome cleaning job on any carpet. Be sure to use caution and not pick up things that will jam the brush roller and break the belt. If this happens please turn off vacuum unplug and remove obstruction from brush roller. Then plug back in and finish vacuuming. I hope this helps others, mine is now issue less and working awesome.MissTiffany2025

Okay, this vacuum cleaner is actually FUN to run! It’s lightweight and very flexible. The long wand makes getting corners, cracks and crevices a breeze. Only drawback is the base will tip over if you stretch the hose too far, so keep an eye on it as you use the wand. Cleaning stairs is easy with the “Lift Away” feature. The NV501 has strong suction and durability. Do your regular maintenance as other reviews have mentioned, and store it properly. It’s super easy to take apart when needed. I accidentally sucked up a microfiber cloth once, but was able to open the hose at the right spot and pull the cloth right out. We’ve had our NV501 for almost a decade and still no problems. Have purchased this particular model as gifts for friends and family. Highly recommended.DB

I’ve had this model for about 5 years and yes occasionally you’ll have to cut some hair off the powdered brush if you have long hair or girls around or just heavy traffic I guess but that takes literally 20 seconds. Grab a pair of scissors, cut the hair and pull it out. Any vacuum with a brush is going to eventually wrap up hair! The vacuum has one killer motor, it cleans like nothing I’ve ever seen. I’m continuously impressed by the vast amount of dander, dust, and allergens it grabs every single time! I love how the handle comes off to clean small areas such as my couch cushions, behind furniture, etc. (I have this model which cane with ALL the attachments so I may have paid a bit more but it was definitely worth it) the only other difference is the colors. Mine has dark blue where the red is shown. I absolutely love how I can detach the base when going up stairs as shown in the photo. I don’t use the tiny “car part cleaners” which also came with the bulk of attachments but I guess it’s there if I were to ever need it. My fav attachment is the smaller roller brush that literally eats every cat hair off my dining room chairs and wherever else I need it. Anyway I suppose I could go on but you get my drift. By the way of course after awhile the vacuum will accumulate dust around the base and hose (I’ve seen someone post photos here of their dirty vacuum lol) but it’s a vacuum! It’s going to get dirty! My last thought pertains to the newest model I believe, the NV1000 with the “self cleaning brush” or double brush very bulky looking one. Although I haven’t used it, I personally don’t think it is going to sell much in the end. I say that with regards to the current reviews and complaints along with the marketing aspect in mind. What I conclude is just logical: once again as long as there is a revolving brush or in this case 2 rolling brushes, in time there WILL BE a hair issue as long as there are women, girls, and pets around. Stick to this model.Stephanie Erica

The Shark Rotator Lift-Away DuoClean Pro really impresses and will surely take care of all your cleaning needs. Out of the box, the Shark comes nicely packaged with easy to understand quick assembly guide. Fully assembled, the vacuum is heavier than my current Shark by about 5-6lbs, but my current model (the Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed) is meant to be lighter. While it is heavier, it still maneuvers like a nimble sports car in and around furniture. The swivel joint that connects the handle to the floor unit makes vacuuming an ease and kind of fun. Put on some music and clean to the tunes! The lift away function allows you to cut some of the weight should you need to clean furniture, stairs, or other tight areas. The suction on this vacuum is amazing. Just like with my previous model, you really have no clue how dirty your carpet is until you over it with the Shark. What appears in the canister is SHOCKING. While the size of the canister is pretty standard, at less than 1/2 gallon, it can fill up without reducing suction. When full, emptying the canister is simple. There's no twisting or turning, just pushing a simple release latch button to disconnect the canister from the vacuum and then pushing another button at the bottom of the canister where all of the dirt and debris cleanly falls into the trash bin. This vacuum works so well that you'll likely need to empty it multiple times, but that's a good thing because you know you're getting things cleaner! The LED lights are another excellent feature of this Shark. They provide bright lights at almost floor level. Because of their low angle, you'll be able to see things on the floor that you weren't able to see with overhead lights alone. The DuoClean brush (standard vacuum brush + the hard floor brush) really improves this model over my previous vacuum. I have both carpets, rugs, and hard wood floors. While my previous vacuum did an excellent job at carpets, it wasn't so great at hard wood floors. It's powerful suction would suck in any debris, but hardwood floors can be dusty. Even using the carpet brush didn't completely clean the floors. With this this models hard floor brush, it actually buffs and dusts the hard wood floors while also sucking in any loose debris! This makes me so happy because no one really enjoys having to sweep or mop in addition to vacuuming. Lastly, the Power Pet Brush is great–especially for those with pets. Despite my best efforts, my cat will inevitably crawl on uncovered parts of the couch. After not much time at all, his hair becomes entangled and weaved into the fabric of the couch. I'm still baffled how this happens, but it does. Brushing and sucking alone is not sufficient to remove these hairs. However, the Power Pet Brush's suction and vigorous active brush roll get my furry friends leftovers off the couch so that it looks brand new. If you have pets, you know what I'm talking about and this tool will be your new best friend! In conclusion, I love this vacuum. It makes cleaning easy, effective, and efficient! It will be an excellent addition to your household. Pros: *Functionality *Suction *Lights *Ease of use *Ease of cleaning *Pet Power Brush *Lift Away Function *Cost is MUCH less than some more expensive brands, and in my opinion, you get WAY more for your money with this vacuum. Cons: *Slightly heavier than my current vacuum, but it makes up for it in what it can do *Not a fan of the buttons, but that's minor.abl001

Vaccuum itself picks up debris great. I received a broken model where the wand doesn't release/click back in appropriately. I contacted Shark, as there is supposed to be a 5 year warranty – but this doesn't cover the wand defect. Because I didn't use the wand feature or realize this in the first 2 months of use , it was too late to return and Shark customer service wouldn't replace the wand part. Frustrating for such a high dollar purchase. But if you get a fully functioning unit – it is probably great!kal22

This thing is amazing. I bought to replace my 7 year old shark vacuum. While my old shark worked great, I figured it was time to upgrade to something targeted toward homes with pets. It amount of dirt it pulls from the carpet is incredible just like any shark vacuum. The bonus is the way it deals with pet hair. I haven't had a problem with cat (or human) hair getting stuck in the primary roller. The plush roller on the front is great for hardwood floors and I was shocked just how gross it can get even when the house is cleaned multiple times a week. It's like a magnet for dirt! I got this on sale during black friday and was easily the best impulse purchase I made last year. You won't be disappointed if you get this! Just remember to snag some extra filters from Amazon to swap out because the amount of dust this thing grabs is amazing.Carlisalways

I've had Kirby's, Sears Canisters, Dirt Devils,and Hoovers, This has the power of a Kirby with amazing quick change versatility. I can truly use it as a cleaning tool because the attachments are so simple to click on and off. Switching between hardwood and carpet is just a switch on the handle. This is my second. I purchased a model in 2018 that just gave out after 5 kids, who abused it in a house with dogs and cats, stairs, hardwood, area rugs and wall to wall carpet. Think pick up the sock with the vacuum kids. It can overheat with this but turns itself off and when it cools down it works again. The old one had many attachments that work with the new one. That is why I didn't go for the more accessory model. I love the hardwood attachment that drymops while you vacuum. Doesn't come with this model though. The only downside is the bend in the handle going to the hose. This can get clogged with pet hair but this model is better at handling hair in the rotors. Time will tell. Well worth the price.Lorraine

I've had the Shark Rotator Model NV501 for years and have bragged about this vacuum to everyone. Recently, the roller brush stopped working so rather than troubleshooting, I decided to just purchase this vacuum as a replacement/upgrade and couldn't be more disappointed in Shark! The power cord is a LOT shorter than the older model; I have a 1,000 square foot tiny home and have to plug and unplug this vacuum into 3 different areas to clean my home. The older model cleaned my entire home in just 1 outlet! The square shaped canister on this newer model is awful. It is not only heavier and bulkier than the older round canister, but when you use it in the lift away mode, the square and bulky design of the canister flips over onto its side constantly, not only an aggravation but will seriously bust up your hardwood floors and base boards. The round design canister of the older model is much more lightweight and would turn and swivel with you as you moved around vacuuming. Lastly, the motorized floor nozzle is good for nothing more than cleaning carpets/area rugs. When trying to use the motorized floor nozzle on hard floor surfaces, trails of dust are left behind and the device is too bulky to get into smaller areas like around table and chair legs, floor sides of toilet areas or underneath sofa or dresser areas. The older model included a versatile floor cleaning attachment made for carpet or bare floors which was certainly more economical for cleaning hard surface areas. For the cost of this vacuum cleaner, it is an insult to suggest that the consumer purchase the "hard floor" attachment separately in order to use this vacuum cleaner on a hard floor surface when your product is listed as being both a carpet and floor cleaner. Make the power cord longer and include a hard floor surface cleaner if Shark is going to pride itself in selling a "versatile" vacuum cleaner at this cost!CareerMom

So far, I've used it on the hardwood floor, carpets, and cat tree, and it's performed quite well. Its suction is not as strong as my 35 year old floor canister Kenmore, but I had to expect that. It's nice in that these new generation bag-less vacuums use re-usable filters, so there is less of an issue with trying to find a bag for a very old vacuum. The common problem with most of these lift-off vacuums is that the mechanism is in the part that you lift-off, so to get a more powerful suction, it will need a bigger motor, which means the part you carry around (to do furniture or automobile interiors) ends up being heavier. They're already bulkier than the old floor canisters, since with those you just have a small attachment on the end of a hose. It would be great if these new vacuums have a more compact, non-powered head. My old one has a non-powered head that's about 1.5" tall, so it can get under a lot tighter spaces under couches or other furniture than any powered head, such as with this Shark or other vacuums that only give you a powered head. Also, these new vacuums are all plastic, so I doubt many of them will last 35 years like my old Kenmore.gcc

I’ve spent several hours of research, this is the Best Bang for the Buck. Do yourself a favor, buy it!!! Read the reviews later. I had not “vaccumed” my stairs in over 3 months as my DYSON DC33 died after several years. I did many hours of research and the Shark brands would be up there with Dyson in most comparisons. I was considering the Dyson Animal but it wouldn’t be less than $500, now Dyson is actual on sale for $350. Prior to writing this review after thorough research and also comparing the Shark Apex Duo Clean, I ended up with this one for $229, I was about to buy it for $279 and it won’t on sale next week. Anyhow just see how much dirt it picked up from the stair case. I only did about 7 of them and my dust-bin is super filthy. Although it might not me a fair comparison with the Dyson DC33 (that died) I’m certain it never sucked like this. This is the most powerful vaccum I have ever experienced. Now let’s talk about build quality, the accessories definitely feel inferior in contrast to a Dyson, so I don’t know about the longevity of this. I also did notice lot of reviewers complained about the pole or the main handle that goes behind the vaccum, that also is hollow and feels like it won’t last too long, but it works great I couldn’t be happier. In all honesty you do not need to spend $400-500. Some reviews say the Apex Duo Clean with 2 roller brushes doesn’t pick up as well as this. I’ve only tried the stairs, I will edit my review if needed. I will have to try on tiles/ hard floor.DmnTrd40

I have been a shark customer for a very long time. I have the power lift-away from years ago and the things runs like a champ. However, I saw this one and thought WOW no more cutting the dog hair from the wheel and an XL cup will save me so..much..time! I would say overall it's definitely a good vacuum BUT I miss features from my other one that make me sad when I pull this one out of the closet. I do still have the other so I can use both. Pros: Lightweight- for a large vacuum, this is very easy to lift XL Cup- definitely helps when you have 2 very large furry dogs Long Hose-ish- long but doesn't reach like it states Super Sucker- I did think the suction was very good on getting up massive amounts of dog hair (Border Collie/Newfoundland and Great Pyrenees/Aussie mix) Cons: No Lift-Away- Doesn't seem like that big of a deal until you are going up and down the stairs or reaching into vaulted ceilings, the canister doesn't fall over No Light- again not a HUGE deal but seeing dust bunnies run from you was easier with a light Hose- The hose states it'll reach 12' making stairs easy but let me tell you, it does not even come close. Like mentioned above, once you get hose fully extended you need something to weigh it down so it doesn't fall over from over extension Accessories- My liftaway had a ton of accessories for options i.e. stair brushroll, and a few others but let's stick with that one. For a machine that claims it's turbo power for pets to not provide a stair brushroll seems silly, I have tried to rig my old one to fit my new machine and it works just ok, I end up using my old vacuum to do the stairs ugh. Self Cleaning Brushroll- seems ok for now but still have hair wrapped around it that i'm sure I'll have to cut off. Overall: I like the vacuum, esthetically it's really good looking (because you know that's important) It seems to do a good job as needed, I wish it was a clone of my liftaway with "newer" features but it's not.WCoates

Got this to replace a 15+ year old upright, and I am shocked at how much technology has improved! This is a fraction of the weight, quieter, stronger, more maneuverable, and easier to clean out. The old one had the yellow plastic filter tucked up inside the machine where it was a serious pain to blindly get back in place. I love the ability to vary suction power both on the vacuum and the attachment. (I love the two-in-one attachment.) I gave our place a much-needed vacuuming and was horrified/quite pleased with the amount of awfulness this bad boy cleaned up. After the first time I used this, there was a lot of hair wrapped around the brush. I was initially concerned, but then I decided to trust the instructions (and test the product) and waited until after using it some more to see if it cleaned itself. And it did! I was happy to see the claim fulfilled in at least that one instance.Sherwood

I bought this vacuum cleaner three years ago. It has very good sucking power; however, it is very heavy to lift to get it off the hard wood floors onto the rugs. It doesn't just glide on to the rugs–you have to physically lift it. Last month when I was lifting it, the handle cracked in half. I keep putting electrical tape around it and duct tape to hold it together but it doesn't hold. I am afraid I am going to electrocute myself.Theresa

This is a durable, great vacuum for cleaning hard floors and carpeted surfaces. Excellent suction, lightweight and a huge bag capacity. Definitely feels more premium and durable than the big-box stuff. Picks up pet hair easily. I use the HEPA bags in mine for added filtration. These vacuums are made to last and easy to be repaired if needed. I'd buy another one for sure.Michael

It was like a bulldozer was in the room! I had several of these machines over the years. They were great. This one was so loud the neighbors could hear it. What a horrible machine. it was not that lightweight and was very hard to turn. Awful machine, I will never purchase one again!! Please save your money and buy another brand,Mimi

I am a highly experienced electronic repair technician. I just rebuilt a Shark Rotator Professional lift-away vacuum. Of course users fail to replace or clean all three filters causing loss of suction. Cleaning these with warm water and dawn dish soap works best. The unit claims to have thermal monitoring protection on the brush roll base and its design is causing the complaints of failure to work on carpeting in consumer homes. There is no thermal sensor. It uses a D.C. motor to a circuit board where a series low ohm current drop resistor exists. When the motor is slowed , thwe motor draws more current which lowers the resistence in the moter resistor series circuit causing increased voltage drop on the resistor triggering the circuit and activating the motors disconnect relay turning off motor. Although it does much to protect the motor in case of armature freezing with current applied. It makes the consumer unhappy because they cant vacuum carpets as they expect to paying almost 400 dollars for this nice vacuum. The fast fix is simply taking a soldering iron and lifting on side of the feed back silicon diode and reassembling unit. Now you will find the brush roll attachment actually works and does an awesome cleaning job on any carpet. Be sure to use caution and not pick up things that will jam the brush roller and break the belt. If this happens please turn off vacuum unplug and remove obstruction from brush roller. Then plug back in and finish vacuuming. I hope this helps others, mine is now issue less and working awesome.MissTiffany2025

Okay, this vacuum cleaner is actually FUN to run! It’s lightweight and very flexible. The long wand makes getting corners, cracks and crevices a breeze. Only drawback is the base will tip over if you stretch the hose too far, so keep an eye on it as you use the wand. Cleaning stairs is easy with the “Lift Away” feature. The NV501 has strong suction and durability. Do your regular maintenance as other reviews have mentioned, and store it properly. It’s super easy to take apart when needed. I accidentally sucked up a microfiber cloth once, but was able to open the hose at the right spot and pull the cloth right out. We’ve had our NV501 for almost a decade and still no problems. Have purchased this particular model as gifts for friends and family. Highly recommended.DB

I’ve had this model for about 5 years and yes occasionally you’ll have to cut some hair off the powdered brush if you have long hair or girls around or just heavy traffic I guess but that takes literally 20 seconds. Grab a pair of scissors, cut the hair and pull it out. Any vacuum with a brush is going to eventually wrap up hair! The vacuum has one killer motor, it cleans like nothing I’ve ever seen. I’m continuously impressed by the vast amount of dander, dust, and allergens it grabs every single time! I love how the handle comes off to clean small areas such as my couch cushions, behind furniture, etc. (I have this model which cane with ALL the attachments so I may have paid a bit more but it was definitely worth it) the only other difference is the colors. Mine has dark blue where the red is shown. I absolutely love how I can detach the base when going up stairs as shown in the photo. I don’t use the tiny “car part cleaners” which also came with the bulk of attachments but I guess it’s there if I were to ever need it. My fav attachment is the smaller roller brush that literally eats every cat hair off my dining room chairs and wherever else I need it. Anyway I suppose I could go on but you get my drift. By the way of course after awhile the vacuum will accumulate dust around the base and hose (I’ve seen someone post photos here of their dirty vacuum lol) but it’s a vacuum! It’s going to get dirty! My last thought pertains to the newest model I believe, the NV1000 with the “self cleaning brush” or double brush very bulky looking one. Although I haven’t used it, I personally don’t think it is going to sell much in the end. I say that with regards to the current reviews and complaints along with the marketing aspect in mind. What I conclude is just logical: once again as long as there is a revolving brush or in this case 2 rolling brushes, in time there WILL BE a hair issue as long as there are women, girls, and pets around. Stick to this model.Stephanie Erica

So after my other vacuum I had for a long time, even went with a family of 6 over seas when I was active duty military finally dies. We decided that we would try a Dyson, so we went with the Dyson Ball Animal 2. Honestly my kids (16-24yo) and wife usually do most of the vacuuming so they used it for the first few months and when the kids complained about the quality I thought they just didn’t want to vacuum. Finally I decided to try it for myself and I quickly agreed with their opinions. Here are some of the issues we as a family decided to put in this review. 1. For a vacuum that cost more then my first car it should have a light on it to help see in the darker areas of the house. 2. When you lock the handle to the upright position it is made with plastic and feels like it is going to break every time. 3. The extension hose has to be pulled out the full length so to do stairs or other angles are very difficult. 4. When trying to roll the vacuum on the back two wheels any little bump knocks it out of the lock position. In our opinion this unit was cheaply made and not worth the money. Will not invest in or recommend a Dyson. Wow, as I am completing this review the last question it asks me is “I received a product for free to help facilitate my review.” and the only option is “Yes.” We did not receive anything for free, we paid $499.99 plus tax for this vacuum out of our money.MSgt Robert V

I would give this vacuum less than 1 star if possible. I had my previous Dyson Vacuum for 10 years before it died on me. It was a great product. Based off than experience I decided the money was worth it to invest in another Dyson Vacuum so I purchased the Dyson Ball Animal 2 (1/25/2020). After owning it for just about 1 year month I was already having problems. I would turn the vacuum on and there would be a burning smell and a grinding noise. There is a black mechanism that divides the left and right rollers. On that mechanism there is black plastic pieces that protrude. The roller slides right on to these. The plastic appears to have melted causing the black plastic protruding piece to completely detach. This then makes it so that the roller no longer spins and the black protruding piece is broken and separated from the part that spins. After going through all of the troubleshooting Dyson sent me a new head to the vacuum (1/23/2021). At this point I had own the vacuum almost exactly a year. I thought, hey this kind of stuff happens, no big deal. Everything was fixed in a little less than 2 weeks and I was good. Then the same thing happened again on 10/23/2021. The black plastic protruding piece melted again which made the vacuum unusable. Frustratingly, Dyson had NO record of my previous issue even though I have email proof which allows me to provide the exact date of 1/23/2021. I was going through this again 9 months later. This time (due to shipping delays) it took 2 months for me to have my vacuum back and working again. Once again, I was given a new head to the vacuum. Now, 3/12/2022 I am going through the same issue again for a 3rd time. The black plastic protruding piece seams to have melted again! I am now having to mail the entire vacuum in and hopefully will get it back fixed within 14 days. I was beyond frustrated and the person on the phone said that all they could do is send it in to get repaired or give me 20% off another Dyson purchase. I have now owned this vacuum for a little over 2 years. Assuming I get the current issues fixed within 14 days the vacuum will have spent about 4 months of time being repair or waiting for replacement parts. In other words, inoperable. It is only my wife and I that used the vacuum. My children to not touch it. Also keep in mind that I take very good care of the vacuum. With all of the issues we have had with this vacuum I am very diligent in cleaning the hair and other stuff out of the rollers after every use. I vacuum the entire house every Saturday which is about 3000 sq/ft and mostly carpet. Can this vacuum not handle that kind of usage at a single time? It appears that it cannot although our older Dyson vacuum could do it just fine. I believe I spent somewhere between $600-$700 dollars on the vacuum. That is a vary big purchase price for something that keeps breaking down. I fear that I will continue to go through this because the Dyson Ball Animal 2 is poorly designed. I do not want to continue going through this until the warranty runs out and then be forced to get something new at my expense. I pay that much money for quality which means that I expect to use this vacuum for many years. I guess for now I will wait on my vacuum to return and fixed for a 3rd time and keep my figures crossed. Ideally I would be willing to get some of my money back from purchasing this vacuum and use it to buy a different model Dyson. Yes, I would be willing to give Dyson ONE more chance with a different model. Just offering me a 20% discount on a new vacuum is not going to cut it when in just 2 years I have had some many issues after spending hundreds of dollars on a vacuum that promises quality. This has been SUCH a headache. From reading reviews online, many other people have been having similar issues.Greco

I have been a lifelong user of Dyson vacuums from the very earliest days. I have always thought that they are the best. Sad to say that after 2 years of use I cannot say that about the Animal 2. Just for the record we also have the Dyson V6 Animal which my wife uses because of her Rheumatoid Arthritis. Once a week I will do the heavy duty, top to bottom house clean with the Animal 2. And I don't look forward to it at all. First of all the positives: 1. Fantastic suction 2. I use all of the heads that can be attached to the hose and are excellent for getting into the difficult spots. The negatives: 1. This is a heavy machine. Now I keep myself fit but you get a workout from this machine. Because it is heavy it is not the most manoeuvrable. Somebody like my wife who has RA can forget about using this for more than a minute or two. 2. When using it with the hose when the accessories are attached, the machine does not follow easily and more often than not tips over. It is shocking for doing that. I wouldn't even contemplate using it for the stairs. 3. The hose may be lighter than previous models but honestly does not feel as robust. But so far it has stood two years worth of use. 4. The power cable is sadly far inferior to previous models. It is of cheaper quality and easily gets entangled around the wheels of the vacuum when using the hose and even when using it without the hose. It may be a longer hose (I think) but it gets tangled so easily. All in all, this is one of the worst Dyson's we have had.Andy

I am disappointed with this vacuum. Pros: I love that it doesn't have a disposable bag. The suction power is great, and may be too strong (wish there was a way to adjust the suction power). The filtration seems great — no sneezing fits after vacuuming! Cons: This is an extremely noisy machine, particularly when using the wand with attachments, especially the stair tool. Stair tool is less than 5 inches wide, rendering it useless. Using the cleaner head doesn't fully vacuum dust off of hardwood floors – it seems that I will have to separately purchase the "articulating hard floor" tool to get the job done right. The wand is extremely awkward to use: the hose retracts too tightly and pulls the vacuum if you try to use it fully extended. The hose crimps and blocks the suction since it doesn't have any curvature where one's hand holds it. (I note that all promo picture show the hose extended fully straight — is it not supposed to be used at an angle?) The cleaner head is rather wide and not ideal for smaller spaces. Cleaner head with beater turned on can easily suck up fringe and edges of thin rugs, and in fact has shredded the edges of a sisal rug. This is not an ideal vacuum for those with lots of rugs and wood floors who want to try to clean both at the same time without continuously toggling back and forth between using the cleaner head and the wand. The machine feels flimsy, cheap, and wobbly. The handle always feels like it is about to twist and snap off. My 20 year old Miele is a far better vacuum in terms of design and quality.DJBklyn

So I have had this vacuum for about a year now and am sorely disappointed in the way this Dyson was created. Again I will first complain about how HEAVY it is – Seriously, if you are not strong and you have more than one level in your home, reconsider before purchasing this vacuum. Moving it up and down the stairs is a challenge – my son can't do it and my husband complains of it's weight when he has to so take that into consideration. My last Dyson was half this weight and still cleaned great. Besides the weight though, I have had so a bunch of other issues with this model – some small, some not. > There are too many points where dirt gets stuck and I have to literally take half the vacuum apart to figure out where the clog is and to fix it. This has happened to me sooooo many times and I literally have to follow the tubing to see where the issue is, sometimes it is in the wand, sometimes in the actual vacuum part and sometimes it is where the dirt goes into the dirt cabinet (or whatever it is called). I have spent so much time cleaning out my vacuum to make it work and then causing a huge mess of dirt on the floor that it causes my cleaning time to take way longer than it should. I have kids and pets so there's all kinds of small things on the floor, but I expect a vacuum of this caliber to be able to not only handle it but not require me sit down on the floor and conduct surger on my vacuum to fix the issue. > In order to use the wand I have to unwind all of the plug cable as the cable locks the wand into place on the vacuum – just not convenient. > After using the wand, trying to put it back in place is such a challenge that half the time my family won't even take the time to put it back in its place – it just doesn't want to go where it should. > When using the wand, your hand sits on the stretch tube part and as it picks things up it hits stretchy tube part right where your hand is – half the times I think that there is a hole because it feels like it really is hitting my hand but I realize there is no hole but then the rest of me wonders how long will this stretch section actually last if things are constantly hitting it in the same spot??? We will see, I guess… > When you are done using the vacuum and want to make it just stand up, you have to put it in place 2-3 times before it will actually stand up on its own. I'm not sure if this is on purpose or if there is something wrong with my vacuum but it just becomes annoying after some time. I will note, that when the vacuum is not clogged, it works like a freakin champ – I still have yet to come across any other vacuum that can suck up as much dirt out of the ground as the Dyson.greekmiss

I bought a Dyson Vacuum in 2006. It was amazing, I couldn't believe how good a vacuum it was…a little pricey at $300 compared to competitors, but well worth the money. The suction was fantastic and the tool organization was amazing. Fast forward to 2021 and that Dyson, now 15 years old dies…and totally understandable she went thru a lot. So now, simplest fix is to buy a new Dyson…big mistake. I don't know what they have been doing since 2006, but they now make a terribly cheap vacuum, which now surprising costs even more at $499 (inflation). It is clunky, fully manufactured with the cheapest and thinnest plastics and they changed some of the impressive designs in 2006 to something much less user friendly. It truly amazes me that they could have done nothing for 15 years and would still have a vacuum way better than what they sell now. Only explanation is greed, squeeze out every penny from the Dyson name, but make a product they no is crap.Benjamin

This was my first Hoover! Where is the Anniversary Edition of this version? Is it even true it was ever put into production? Wouldn't this be false advertising? Where is it?De Lo

DO NOT BUY A HOOVER if you want a vacuum that features ease of use and reliability, especially if you have hardwood floors and area rugs. The REAL deal killer for me in the newer Hoovers is the lack of a 3-position handle. The middle position is gone, which means if you let go of the handle momentarily, it drops most of the way to the floor. In addition, there is no simple way to tilt the vacuum back in order to avoid the fringes and edges of area rugs (or anything else in your path) while vacuuming. In order to vacuum my home I have to go from fringed rug to hardwood, to fringed rug, to hardwood, to fringed rug, to hardwood, to fringed rug, to hardwood, to fringed rug. Some of these rugs require vacuuming over 2 fringed ends, which puts me at 8 or 10 times of having to either bend over and lift the vacuum completely off the floor (way too heavy at my age) to avoid the fringe or to avoid beating up the edges of the rugs with the brushes, OR, having to put the Vacuum in the upright position to tilt it in order to avoid the fringe and then having to use the foot release to get it back to the vacuuming position EVERY time I want to avoid a fringe. This is ridiculous. Why in the world would HOOVER ruin a perfectly wonderful product by, yes, cheapening it, but more importantly, RUINING one of the most important aspects of the product with respect to ease of use and practicality. Even after having the front wheels break off my current Hoover when it was only 3 years old, as a 56-year owner of Hoover vacs, I was still willing to give Hoover another chance. NEVER AGAIN, this thing with the handle is a REAL deal breaker for me, especially on top of all the other cheapened aspects of the Hoover Vacuum. All of this, and yet it is heaver and far more cumbersome than it was years ago. HOOVER . . . your vacuums are going in REVERSE!JoanInGA

First of all, this vac is extremely noisy. A previous review I read mentioned such, but this is quite loud. This one also leaves brush marks on my carpet. I have it set for high pile but my carpet is not what you would consider real high, Quarter to half-inch or so. Another star remover is the fact that the attachments pull off the hose end easily, and the hose doesn't hardly give. When you do give it a tug, the vacuum moves all over the place. The bristles on the brush attachment are way too stiff. I also did a bag replacement recently but not because the indicator showed that it was time. That hasn't moved since day one. I replaced it because I vacuum regularly and I figured it was time. I've been using this Hoover since late June, 2017 on two year old carpet. The stars given are for the self-propelled feature, the suction power, and the width of the unit. Health concerns are the reason I wanted self-propelled and the width allows for fewer passes. I'm doing four rooms and a hallway, roughly 1000 square feet. The bag changes easily and the filters have easy access and are easy to clean. The electrical cord is plenty long, as I can do all my rooms from two outlets. Maybe 3 stars is a little harsh, but the attachments were an issue each time I've used them. Time will tell how long belts and such last. I use this unit basically every week.Steve

So I've owned a Ball Animal 2 for about 3 yrs and have had a love/hate relationship with it. And having owned the Ball Animal 3 for almost a month now, I can honestly say I still have a love/hate relationship with this brand. I purchased the Animal 3 because I was glad to finally see that Dyson opted to change the Cleaning Head to what the UK variant has had for awhile now, which is having a carpet height selector. Now I really have to say that the Animal 3 has so much better suction with having the carpet height selector, but that also has a negative that I've found. I find it very difficult to turn now compared to the Animal 2 which turned on a dime. I will for sure keep it as I don't want to jump through the hoops of returning it, but I don't believe I will be making any future Dyson vacuum purchases in the future after this experience. The cost of these vacuums is very much on the high side and with that you would expect that they would do their own inhouse study/testing and they seem to have failed at this. In the end it basically comes down to the fact that the negatives outweigh the positives when compared to what you expect when making such an expensive purchase. Yes the suction is probably the best you'll ever have with any vacuum on the market BUT with negative costs. Being a "BALL" vacuum and unlike the Animal 2 that could turn easily, this thing is a major struggle to turn… NOT GOOD! The Animal 3 also has the same issues like the Animal 2 in that trying to use the hose is a chore on it's own. The suction is just so strong that you basically need to have the vacuum right next you or end up having to do things like… prop the vacuum around the corner of a wall and then stretch out the hose while also having some decent arm and upper body strength to do so with even minimal comfort. The "Cyclone" portion of the vacuum is a very poor design. Due to a common static charge while vacuuming, it allows for dust to build up in massive clumps within the Cyclone piece. You need to constantly bang the heck out of this piece while over a trash can in order to keep it even somewhat clean. And they don't make it so the Cyclone can be easily disassembled for cleaning which is a huge disappointment and failure within it's design. I also find it upsetting that even though Dyson offers a TON of accessories for these upright models… they don't offer one of the most common of accessories… a basic dusting brush! Yes it comes with a combo tool for crevice and dusting. They even offer a wide variety of other dusting attachments… ones that can twist for angled dusting, one that can bend etc etc… but then not your basic common everyday short dusting brush that's found on 99.9% of vacuums since they were invented. Really boggles my mind. No lie… since I still have the Animal 2, I took the combo tool from that one and ended up cutting off basically 80% of the crevice tool portion to make my own "basic short dusting brush!". Dyson if your listening: You should have listened to your customer base and address the issue with the hose being difficult to use. I'm sure there has to be a solution… maybe a hose that's not as stiff? Look into my "home modification" of the basic short dusting brush and release a factory version. And please look into the problem of the Animal 3 being so much harder to turn compared to the Animal 2.MotionMan

Dyson products seem to always be ones made to delight. I really enjoyed this vacuum which is an upgrade for my family over a Dyson – Cinetic Big Ball Animal Bagless Upright Vacuum – Iron/Purple that purchased from Best Buy 6 years ago. 6 years later and Dyson's vacuums are still amazing, this one has strong suction that you expect from the name and is somewhat smaller and more compact that the predecessor. I think it runs quieter too although I have not used the deicbel app to compare quantitatively. The smaller size means that there are spots in the corners and around furniture that are now easier to vacuum than before but the head itself sits taller, tall enough that I can no longer vacuum underneath the chairs and couches. The reason for the change in headsize is actually the main draw of this vacuum — the head has been completely redesigned so as to prevent the bunching of pet hair within the bristles. As we have a dog and two cats sharing the house with us, this has been a pain point in the past. Even our dysons need to be taken apart and cleaned of fur at least every 6 weeks so that they continue to run smooth. The early results from a weekend of vaccuming are very promising: the bristles are still out-of-the-box new despite several passes over our house that had gone embarrasingly long between vacuums prior delivery of a new machine. I'm hopeful that this is another part of cleaning that Dyson has made slightly easier.BostonBru

GOOD – Long cord – Good suction – End-user serviceable design – Fairly compact BAD – Doesn't steer as easily as other swivel heads – Fixed extension wand can get in the way – Cleaning on hard floors could be better – Runs hot DETAILS Dyson vacuums are well known for their performance and reliability. My experience with this rendition of their Ball design bears that out, and I've been largely pleased with it. The Animal version of the Ball is marketed specifically at people with pets, to clean up the hair from carpets and furniture. I find it's also handy if you or the people you live with have long hair. In general, it cleans quite well. It has very powerful suction and the power bar base has three settings for deep pile carpet, normal carpet, and hard floors. The power bar itself can also be toggled on and off. I found it cleaned my carpets quite well, though cleaning my hardwood left a little to be desired ( the instruction manual recommends turning the power bar off for this, I'm not sure why ). It also has a very generous cord length. And though Dyson created the Ball design specifically to make it easier to steer the vacuum around corners and obstacles, I find it much stiffer to turn than other current swivel head vacuums. I appreciate Dyson's design in the vacuum. It's fairly modular, making it relatively easy to service and maintain yourself, provided you can get a replacement part. The filters are washable so you can reuse them instead of constantly buying new replacements. It also keeps things slim and trim so the vacuum is a little more compact than other full-size uprights. This particular model also comes with two extra attachment tools. One is an upholstery brush/cleaner, the other is a pet grooming tool that's supposed to suck up the shedded hair as you brush. How well your pet will handle being brushed near a vacuum remains to be seen. But sometimes I think it tries to be too clever. It uses a friction snap instead of a pedal to release the vertical lock. It's usually fine, but it also means you can accidentally release the upright lock when you don't want to, like if you want to tilt the vacuum back and roll it somewhere or even if you pick it up and then set it down. The extension wand is stored inside the hose in the main column. This is nice for reducing the exterior dimensions, but it also means you have to unwind the entire cord and slide out the entire wand when you want to do some quick spot cleaning. You can detach the wand from the hose if you don't need or want the reach, like in a small corner or nook, but in those moments where you just want to quickly clean up some cookie crumbs or dust bunnies, it's more involved than you might be used to. The main handle is also reversed to accommodate the extension wand, putting the main column below your hand instead of above it when you're using the vacuum. This means the vacuum tilts back farther than others when using it. For myself, I found my legs and knees bumped into main unit a lot since it was now leaning more toward me. Most of these complaints are small quirks, admittedly. They may or may not matter to you. All in all, it's a well built vacuum, it cleans well, and it stores easily. It does have a few quirks and the "exhaust" air is quite hot, but these are minor complaints on an otherwise great vacuum.Jaron

I have a Shark Navigator, gifted to me by my mother as a house warming gift. I've loved it for years but I was getting tired of giving my vacuum a "haircut" because of the bristles and I started to notice it wasnt sucking up all the fine granules from my carpet powder, leaving a gritty feeling. I was comparing other Shark models and decided on the Stratos. Here's my thoughts – Pros: -Powerful suction -3 settings – hard floor, carpet/low pile, and thick carpet/area rug -Easy press power button on handle -Brighter LED light -The power control and setting controls are on the handle, making transition between floor types and ending your cleaning session -Odor neutralizer is a cool feature, like a little febreze pack -Very good at picking up pet hair without kicking it back around or out (we have a cat and a dog) -Has powerfins and velvet roll, so it doesnt beat up hardwood floors and really does clear hair wrap (no more haircuts!) -The dust bin is much easier and less dirty; push down to release and back up to close the bin. No more grabbing the bottom of the bin over the trash to dump out -Gets right up to the baseboards -Wand and handle do not scratch my floors when moving it along perimeter of rugs or tight spaces Cons -A bit heavier than my previous Shark vacuum -Has a high pitched whine when running -LED light turns off when upright to use wand or handle (I liked this feature on my Navigator because I could get under dressers with the wand and still have it illuminated to see fine particles or dust) -Vacuum head is a bit clunky, doesnt get under small areas such as under dishwasher lip or bottom of counters; luckily the wand is about to do so Overall, this is a very good vaccum and has powerful suction. As a pet owner, it is perfect and is a big upgrade from my older Shark model. The odor neutralizer is a cool feature but not enough to make the switch if you already have one with the anti-hair wrap roller and/or power fins. But if you want something that is powerful, doesnt beat up your floors and can pick up even the smallest bits of dust dirt or pet hair, definitely make the upgrade to Stratos!ald915

The package I purchased includes the Upright vacuum, HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, duster crevice tool, upholstery tool, odor neutralizer cartridges, and a 5-year warranty. Pros: 1. Handle can be detached from the base to be used with the attachments. 2. Powered lift away where in we can detach the canister and use the vaccum like a stick vac is amazing. This helps us to reach high places like cleaning the dirt in the roof or fan blades while holding the canister in our hand. Also it is easy to vaccum the floor with the canister in the hand so that the vaccum doesn't feel heavy. Since I have back problem, I usually had issues in the past with Dyson Animal 2 vaccum as it felt very heavy and there is no way the canister can be detached. SHark has did an excellent job in fixing this problem which the other competitors have failed to fix. 3. Increased dust capacity of 1.48 quarts is a a big upgrade which helps us keep running the vaccum across the entire house without having to empty the canister multiple times. 4. Light – It is easy to clean under the table or furnitures or bed with the light on the rollers. My Dyson Animal 2 did not have this feature and i find this feature really helpful. 5. Completely Sealed technology combined with the HEPA filter which filters particles down to 0.3 microns which prevents the dust we vaccum from circulating in the house. 6. Duo clean head is a patentend brushroll that combines soft roller and a traditional roller into the same floor nozzle. 7. Ability to control the suction power on the handle – This is a unique feature for upright vaccum. I have seen this on some of my cordless vaccums that I had in the past. I like this feature as i can choose the suction power depending on how dirty the carpet/floors are. 8. Powered Pet tool attachment is small but powerful. It does pick up the human hair without being tangled. Which i am pretty sure will work for Pet hair too. Tests: 1. Cleaning the hair – I tested this by vaccuming the entire house. Stratos did an amazing job of picking up all the hair and left the carpet look very clean. When I turned the vaccum over i found almost no hair underneath. It came up pretty clean. This was not the case with my Dyson Animal 2 vaccum. I had to clean up the human hair every single time. If I clean it may be once in a month, the brush roll will stop spinning after an year or two and there will be loud sound from the vaccum. Stratos did not have any of those problems as there was no hair present in the brush roll which saves atleast 5 to 10 min every single time. This is a big deal for me and I love my Stratos just for this. Although it is recommended to eject the front soft roller and clean the stuff that gets stuck as part of regular maintenance. 2. Cleaning around the edges of the wall – The Stratos did an excellent job in picking up the smaller pieces of food that was present close to the wall without having to use the crevice tool. 3. Strongest suction of any upright vaccum in the market – I tested this by cleaning the particles stuck between cracks/gaps in the floor – Stratos was as strong as my Dyson Animal 2 in picking up the food particles stuck between the gaps in the floor or mat. I really love the powerful suction of Stratos. It does indeed have the strongest suction like Dyson. But not sure if they are both the same but i am pretty satisfied with the suction power of Stratos. 4. Cleaning under the furniture – Stratos is able to clean under the low-clearance furniture by removing the Powered Liftaway and using the head like a stick vac. I was able to cleani under the table that had around 8-inch clearance quite easily. One can even twist the handle to swivel the head in this mode. 5. Cleaning the cereals – This came up clean with few attempts especially the thicker cereals put up a bit of fight but there were no flying particles. The ejections did happen but it was minimal and i was happy that there were no flying particles. Suction is pretty impressive. 6. Cleaning the fan blades – Multi angle dust brush is my favorite. It helps to reach the fan blades by still maintaining the impressive suction. Unlike other vaccums where the dust flies around when cleaning the fan blades, this one did an excellent job of cleaning the fan blades with no dust flying around. Cons: There is only one con that i can think of which is the Odor Neutralizer. It did emit a clean and fresh smell while running the vaccum (unlike other vaccums) which is a plus but that smell was mixed with the usual vaccum exhaust smell. I would say the odor neutralizer works but does not really completely neutralizes the smell. I think Shark will be improvising on this in their future models.Nataraj

I have had several Shark vacuums over the years and have always had nothing but love for the Shark brand. This Shark corded stick vacuum does not disappoint and lives up to my expectations from such a reputable company. Out of the box it comes with all the necessary attachments you think you would need to keep a clean living space. Taking out all the attachments and the base I could tell that it was going to be a very lightweight appliance and fit my needs perfectly. It was simple and straightforward to assemble that I just quickly snapped together the primary base and suction home with one simple click. It comes equipped with a very long power cord that allows for optimal travel when cleaning without having to unplug numerous times in order to get the job done. It has a somewhat gimmicky odor neutralizer freshener that you simply plug in and twist to get the level of freshness that you desire. It does smell good and works as it should, but I say gimmicky because it is essentially a plug in air freshener attached to the vacuum to blow fresh smelling fragrance when in operation. I/m not knocking it by any means as it does work, just do not know for how long it lasts. Also coming with this vacuum is the furniture attachment and crevice cleaning tool. All easily attached with a simple click here, click there, and your off to go. What makes this vacuum great is the power you get from a corded vacuum but the light weight maneuverability of a cordless stick vacuum. This thing is very powerful and easy to clean with the clear snap dust canister. It has both a sponge filter, also easy to clean, and an aluminum mesh filter similar to a coffee filter. It has two settings for hard floors and carpet. When the setting is changed, it either activates or deactivates a second powerful fin brush for extra cleaning power. There is also a bright led light on the front but is not very useful because it only lights a small area directly in front of the vacuum. For me at least this was not a helpful feature because I usually clean in well lit areas. I do see it being useful if you are ab le to fit it under your furniture to clean. When not in use, this vacuum is pretty much self contained for easy storage. You are able to detach the suction base and sit on the vacuum floor base with a hidden slot. The hose tube has an attachment for the crevice tool and furniture tool. But then there is no place for the handheld vacuum base which was kind of a disappointment for me. It seems there is always that 1 tool that does not have a home for the self storage which ends up making that one piece easy to lose. Overall, other than the few minor short comings of storage and the gimmicky add ons, I feel this vacuum is a functional and worthy purchase for the home consumer. Very light weight, powerful, and versatile cleaning.Section8ght

I have had a Hoover Windtunnel since 2012 and love it. This vacuum is terrible. It has good suction but………When it is in the Upright position so you can use the attachments the roller brush does not shut off. It ruins your carpet! It actually was smelling like something was burning. I think the belt was slipping. Bad engineering to not have the roller brush shut off in the upright position. What kind of idiot would say yes to a design like this? Our Windtunnel shuts off in the upright position. Tried to call Hoover….was told they were closed on a Thursday, I Was told in a recording to go online which I did but chat said they were closed and to call them. PING PONG affect going on here. DUMB….. Then on Friday was on hold 2 hrs before it cut me off. Called back, pressed the prompt for a call back and never got one the entire day and still no call back. Today is Monday called again and again We are closed after going through all the prompts to wait for an agent. Went online to chat and actually got someone named Honey B who was a bit rude saying we are open, just busy. So there is a difference of being closed and saying busy hang on….. Then when I told about the problem we had I was told to talk to who makes our carpet. Pass the buck Hoover on poor engineering huh????. You should never have a vacuum that the brush spins and spins when it's in one place. This vacuum was made to use attachments so put the rollers into idle please while using them. You will wear out your carpet and wear out your vacuum belt. Hoover will try everything I'm sure to cover our damaged carpet….SO BUYER beware. FORGET this vacuum. Its junk. PLUS the dial to lift the vacuum head up really does nothing. It's a joke. And when emptying the canister, it fell off the hinges. Seriously, I will never recommend Hoover again. They have gone down hill..You do get what you pay for. And this one is best left on the shelf.Larry59

I grew up using Hoover products and have used them my entire adult life. I researched all brands/models before replacing our older Hoover. We decided on this vacuum due to having three cats and it's excellent reviews. The first time I vacuumed with it, I loved it. I actually still love it's vacuuming capabilities (after using it a month). The fault with this product lies in the fact that as soon as you turn on the vacuum, the brush turns at a very high speed (while vacuum is still in upright position) and the brush doesn't stop until you turn off the vacuum, regardless of floor setting or if you are using the upholstery/stair attachments. I've never had a vacuum like this before and being that it's specifically designed for pet owners, the fact that the brush turns when the upholstery attachments are in use baffles me. While trying to vacuum our couch the brush actually wore on our carpet and heated it to the point of melting after less than a minute. I tried manipulating the vacuum and leaning it back off the carpet while using the attachment but that is just way too much effort. We tried it on all floor settings including hard floor with the same results. Honestly, the brush shouldn't turn until the handle is released for vacuuming so I'm not exactly sure why it was made this way. I returned it thinking I had a faulty vacuum and exchanged it for the same model (it does vacuum really well), and the second vacuum did the same, so I must assume it's simply a design flaw. So if your pet's don't shed on furniture or stairs I recommend this model, otherwise It pains me to say that I don't recommend it.Cat mom of three

Well, it seems to do ok but there are some things that make me wonder why they were designed the way they were. The on switch should be up at the top of the handle instead of being a foot switch where the reclining lever used to be for something like 100 years of Hoover vacuums. To recline the handle now requires I reach around with my foot and step on the front of the machine while forcing the handle down. It's very awkward and silly to change a design that worked for a century. And the rug height adjustment is a little touchy. I set it around medium and started vacuuming a very low rug and didn't know the belt was slipping until I smelled rubber burning. Oops. Once I learned to dial the height properly the vacuum does a pretty good job of cleaning pet hair and dirt from carpet. I had been vacuuming with a shop vac and thought my rugs were fairly clean, but the Hoover with the spinning brushes managed to pull out a lot more dirt that I missed. Emptying the canister is straightforward. I take it outside and blow it with a leaf blower. I can't imagine getting it sufficiently clean any other way without using water. Overall it's a marvel of engineering that performs its job very well, but with a couple very obvious design blunders that renders it a bit awkward to use.Randal

This unit has excellent suction, especially on bare floors. But it has a serious design flaw. The release lever to tilt the handle backward for vacuuming releases the whole suction unit. So when you tilt it back, it comes loose from the base leaving you holding the compartment by itself. If you are not careful, you will drop the unit or it will fall on your feet. You have to use your foot to hold the base on the floor when you tilt it back. Then you need strength to snap it back into the base or it will fall out. Be careful. This design needs to be fixed by the manufacturer. Hide quoted textxkacela

The whole buying procedure went without a hitch. I had a new vacuum the day after I ordered it. I have been partial to the Shark brand for a number of years with good results – until recently. I had a high end Shark battery operated stick vacuum that went belly up and could not be fixed. Then my Sharp upright (corded) went the same route. Both units were a couple of years old. I was persuaded to try Shark one more time as Consumer Reports stated that Sharks were among the best in terms of reliability and cleaning ability. I have barely used the new Vac, but it has a variety of nice features and is reasonably quiet. I'm hoping for a long relationship with this model. Heads up – Shark has a five year warranty, so get familiar with your warranty and don't hesitate to use it! Suggest you save the box in which it was shipped, just in case.Tip

After just over 1 year of use, the front brush roller stopped rotating and the vacuum began making a grinding sound and was not usable. I was able to determine that the issue was a small gear wheel that had seized up. When I called the company for assistance, they were completely unwilling to help and told me that I would have to buy an entirely new floor brush unit. There was also no warranty coverage because I had the nerve to troubleshoot the issue myself! For a 1 inch part, they are suggesting I throw out the whole unit! I am very disappointed that the product failed after such a short time but even more disappointed by the fact that Shark does not stand by the products.Dan

After a lot of research on Shark Vacuums, I narrowed it down to two models: NV501 and AZ1000. The reason for this is these are the two models that have additional attachments available through Shark. The steady eddy is the NV501 which has been around for years. When I was ready to purchase, I wanted to try the new Apex technology. Walmart had a price rollback on the AZ1000 @ $279. I ordered it online and it came within a week. Although the box was corner damaged, nothing was damaged inside. Aside from the great price, the vacuum was easy to put together and included a crevice tool and crevice tool. My first impression after vacuuming the same area several times back and forth slowly was WOW! I couldn't believe all the "stuff" the vacuum was picking up that my previous vacuum had missed. The AZ1000 has dual brush rollers that really do well on both carpet and hardwood floors. This model has three settings for various types of flooring, and the power switch is on the handle as well. With the powered lift away, it is easy to maneuver on stairs. ( I will be ordering an additional motorized hand tool for additional cleaning.) This unit also has LED headlights on both the beater bar and the removable hand nozzle making it easy to see darker spaces and corners. The vacuum maneuvers well around cupboards/baseboards and any other edges around the house. The swivel steering makes it easy to get in hard to reach areas and emptying the dust cup is a breeze. With the HEPA filter and complete seal technology, no dust is escaping while you are vacuuming. My home actually smells cleaner. While the Duo Clean is a cool feature, it is not completely infallible when vacuuming long hair and will still require some hand removal on the fins. Despite this, it still removes a lot of hair without getting stuck in the rollers. The cord is plenty long at 30 feet and the 1350W motor seems to do well. Having had the vacuum for a week, I am pleased with the results thus far. I purchased from Walmart mainly for price and return policy.Michele

I do animal rescue work and cope with a LOT of pet hair. This vacuum has three floor surface settings which allows me to adjust the roller height to match the area being cleaned. It has good suction and a decent sized debris cup so I can cover more territory without needing to stop to empty it. The power cord is extra long, and that also helps get the job done more quickly. The lift-away feature provides a wider range of options for cleaning a larger variety of spaces and places. The light on the front of the machine provides enough illumination to assist in seeing tumbleweeds of pet hair that might otherwise go undetected. I've only had the machine for a few weeks, so I can't speak to its durability and lifespan, but given its performance in the early going, I am very pleased with it and trust that it will provide exceptional service for many years to come.javollb_27

This vacuum has some nice features. It is light, maneuverable, and the bagless dust can is easy to use. Unfortunately, these positive features are drastically overshadowed by the many enormous design flaws. The wand design is terrible and only works at the one angle the handle is fixed at. The tools likewise are garbage and if you're trying to get to any other angle than the exact angle of the wand handle, they don't come in contact with the floor. The hose is way way too tight. There's no way my elderly grandma could use this vacuum. It takes all my arm strength to move the hose longer than a foot or two. And if you do that, the stupid thing falls over. There is a shoe icon on the head – you would think it's where you would put your foot to unlock the head. Nope, in reality it's where you need to keep your foot the whole time you're trying to use the wand and hose to keep the vacuum from falling all over the place. I think Shark thinks you're supposed to carry the vacuum everywhere and that way it won't fall over. But now all your hands are full and because the hose is way way too tight, it takes both hands to move the wand. The head is self driving but the motor is way too strong so you're constantly holding the vacuum back to keep it from running away. The suction is very strong. Not in a good way – it sucks itself into things and is difficult to get off. My old Shark had a corner cleaner on the head that was great. That's gone – why get rid of great features and make a worse product? Overall I despise this vacuum and wish I'd never gotten rid of my old loud heavy Kenmore because it worked so much better.Laura

1st off, I like the vacuum. It is powerful. It is a little more narrow that my regular cordless so it fits into some of my neglected spaces. The canister is easy on and off. It is light. I do like that the hose, when put into place for regular vacuuming, kinda snaps into place so that it doesn't come undone.. The brush rollers are powerful…..BUT…. here come the negatives…. When sitting upright, the brushes do not turn off. I read a review that it could be dangerous to a small child…."I have no small children…no problem!"… famous last words. I sat the vacuum upright so that I could use the hose to get under a small table. I got on my hands and knees, got the hose unattached & was having a grand old time getting dust bunnies until the vacuum decided that it wanted a lock of my long hair for lunch. After 10 minutes of painfully trying to unattached the machine from my head, I gave up on any dust bunnies. My point is….The brushes need to stop when sitting upright. Other cons: it is a little hard to get it to click into place for it to sit upright. And, it needs a longer hose. Overall, I do like this vacuum and will use this vacuum and will retire my previous corded one.Joanne

I have been using stick vacuums for the past 5 years now., having said goodbye to corded vacuums in favor of portability and convenient storage. But without fail stick vacuums lose their suction power 1-2 years into their life and need to be replaced frequently. That's why I was excited to try the Dirt Devil Endura Lite Vacuum. The compact size would solve my storage dilemma and I hoped for better suction power. I opened the box and the vacuum was relatively easy to put together. I extended the cord and immediately noticed how short it was. Putting that aside for the moment, I powered it on and spent the next few minutes zipping around the bedroom, vacuuming up the pet hair from my two dogs. I noticed the suction was great and got the hair in one pass. I was impressed by this. However, that was all I was impressed by with this vacuum. One thing I missed right off the bat, was a light on the front of the vacuum. Both my stick vacs have them and I love the fact you can see the dirt and fur on the floor ahead of you so you know you got an area completely clean. Instead the Endura Lite did not have a light and I resorted to getting my flashlight and holding it towards the floor so I could judge how well the vacuum cleaned on one pass. Not long after that, I discovered that the cord is way too short for my liking. When I moved out to the family room, I had to switch outlets three times in order to access the whole room. In addition, the canister being low on the front of the vacuum prevents you from vacuuming under beds and sofas. My stick vacs can slide all the way under such places with ease. Overall, for me, my stick vacs are more convenient and easier to navigate with. They do not have the suction or long run time, being battery-powered, that the Endura Lite does, but I would sacrifice that for convenience at this point. If the Endura Lite were to have a longer cord and a light, I would seriously reconsider thought.Gina

My first impression was how wonderfully light my new Dirt Devil Endura Lite Upright Vacuum was! It was so easy to maneuver and picked up all floor debris in seconds. I love that it has the ability to get dirt between furniture, under the couch, chairs, and beds! The suction is great and it made clean up a breeze. Another feature that I love is that it works perfectly on carpeted, vinyl, and hardwood floors. It picks up every single piece of dog hair, which really impressed me. Our old Vacuum Cleaner never got it all up. It also comes with a dusting brush and crevice tool, which is very helpful to have. The see-through canister lets you know when it is time to empty it. I would recommend the Dirt Devil Endura Lite Upright Vacuum to anyone looking for a very powerful, vacuum cleaner that works on all different floor coverings, is super light, and is very easy to use!lorrielee

My wife and I were so excited to receive the Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet Vacuum, but probably not as excited as our toddler was. We had to endure "I don't see it!", "Where new vacuum??", etc. until the box arrived. At that point, he demanded that the box be opened. Assembly was very simple in that you only had to connect the handle and hose and then put the attachments in the appropriate spots on the vacuum. My toddler was amazed by the vacuum and I have to admit I understand: It looks pretty slick. I apologize for not having any pictures of the vacuum clean and newly assembled; The toddler made us vacuum right away. I love the various settings for the vacuum (low, medium, high, and hard floors). However, this leads me to one comment on the User Manual that came with the vacuum. While it contains great directions regarding maintenance and cleaning, it does not explain what "low", "medium", and "high" are ideally used for nor does it explain the use for each attachment. This is in no way a deal breaker as the suction on this machine is amazing and definitely handles pet hair extremely well. It is also so lightweight compared to our previous vacuum which immediately went out to the curb once we used this vacuum! We most certainly would purchase this vacuum as owners of two dogs (one of which has a dual coat), two cats, a toddler, AND an infant, this vacuum handles the chaos of the dirt, food, and hair tornados that roll through our house hourly. I highly recommend this vacuum to anyone crazy enough to be in a similar situation as us (Bless you, you poor, unfortunate souls.). P.S. The telescoping attachment is my toddler's favorite thing about the vacuum and he uses it as a spyglass telescope constantly.Matthew

I received this vacuum for review. For about ten years we have had Shark vacuums so that is mostly what I have to compare it to. Here is what I love about it; It has great suction, I feel like it does a great job of pulling pet hair up from the carpet and leaves pleasing vacuum lines, I say better than the Shark we have. The power cable is longer than the Shark, with the Hoover I can actually reach the extra bit that I need without having to re-plug into another outlet like I have to do with the Shark. The Hoover comes with several attachments that are useful, I love the soft bristle brush that I don't have to worry about it damaging furniture/blinds and I love that there are two sizes for the long attachment. We also have loved that the debris container is quite large and easy to take off and empty. I feel like the ergonomics of pushing the brush part down and pulling the handle back, then turning the power on with your foot is just a smooth easy flow. Now some areas of improvement. The base where the main brush is is fairly tall compared to what we are use to. It doesn't fit under furniture quite as well as I would like. Also the selector knob to select the height of carpet or bare floors is down on the base just behind the main brush. First world problems, I know, but I feel like if it were higher up along the handle or somewhere on the back towards the top of the vacuum it would make it so much easier than stopping and having to go to the side of the vacuum and bend over to the lowest part. My wife says that the swivel is too….stiff? It doesn't swivel back and forth as easily as the Shark. I notice the difference but don't necessarily find it to be an issue. Overall we are quite pleased with the Hoover Power Drive Swivel XL Pet. With two dogs in the house we are no strangers to hair, the Hoover has been living up to its claim to be a pet vacuum.LocalFiveOh

I received the High Performance Swivel XL Pet Upright Vacuum totally free from BzzAgent for trying out at home and providing my honest reviews in return. Immediately upon receipt, I started using this awesome Hoover Vacuum. This vacuum tackled all the pet hairs and prevented odor with its PowerFlex brush roll and carbon pet filter which is an awesome feature of this vacuum. Also, the vacuum is efficient in cleaning up crumbs, dust particles, and even embedded dirt with its powerful dual cyclone technology in every nook and corner in my house specially on stairs, upholstery, and other hard-to-reach spots with the specialized pet tools included with the vacuum itself, which are a 10-inch telescopic extension wand, dusting brush, crevice tool, and 2-in-1 pet upholstery tool. I never had ever dreamed to receive all these extra tools with a vacuum, and these have proved so helpful to my household. This vacuum easily navigates around and under furniture with its effortless swivel steering. With this vacuum I am able to enjoy uninterrupted cleaning since it has an easy-empty three-liter dirt cup. It also prevents dirt from spreading on my hard floors with Scatter Guard, and also has LED headlights, so that I never miss a spot from cleaning. Also, this vacuum comes with an extra MAXLife filter, which is really helpful. This amazing vacuum with so many awesome features also comes with a 5-Year Limited Warranty. I enjoy using this vacuum so much every day of my life that I have already recommended it to many of my friends and family with pets in their houses and are unable to stay clean with innumerable pet hairs stuck to their carpets and hardwood floors, and several of them have already purchased this vacuum and are absolutely happy with its performance. They all love to use this vacuum every day.newsurvey4

The shark robot vacuum cleaner is a wonderful addition to my household! Not only does it take a HUGE Chuck of todo off of my plate it does a decent job when it’s running! It has great features if you pair it with the app (shark app). Such as setup and scheduling when paired with app or you can start it from your phone and see where all it’s cleaned. It does take a few runs for it to figure out your home but once it does, BAM! It goes!! My kids get such a kick out of watching him go through the house. Even my pet birds enjoy him! It cleans Marvelous! I love the fact that it will go and noticed that it’s for example a dining room chair and go and get around all the dining room chair legs by spinning with its sensors and brushes and making sure it gets around each and every single leg on my dining room table and chairs it also does the same thing with all three of my birdcages. I’ve even tried to trick it and put the debris in certain areas and before I know it the debris is gone! The only downside is if you don’t put it into eco-mode if you have a large home such as mine the battery dies fairly quickly which was a huge disappointment, Or sometimes the sensors will knock a hard object such as a peanut with its brushes and it will miss it and not pick it up, but seriously that’s the only negative thing I can think of with this machine. To me the pros outweigh the cons and I would definitely recommend this product. I love the fact that it empties itself and I was amazed after two days the amount of debris in the container! Complete shock. I will say you will have to maybe run the sweeper yourself just to get a few areas such as deep corners things like that but for the most part this thing has taken a huge chunk out of my daily schedule as a homemaker therefore I would highly recommend this product! Simply put it’s amazing!Candledawn80

This Shark EZ Auto Empty robot vacuum is pretty amazing! The robot vacuum comes in nice packaging and has easy to understand instructions in the manual. This shark robot looks very attractive and looks really nice with its base unit. This product is a true handy helper to have around because I have cats in my household, and there’s tons of kitty hair constantly shedding all of the time and with my busy schedule, it’s not always easy to keep up with daily vacuuming and this is a wonderful product to have and it helps so much! This shark robot comes with a base unit and has a mat that goes under the base unit and this robot self empties its contents into the base unit and the base holds enough debris for thirty days before it needs to be dumped. I dump it out more frequently because there’s a lot of pet hair and this shark robot really cleans the hair up great, as well as daily messes left behind, as it has strong suction. I like that you can download an app and you can control the robot right from the app. In the app there’s different modes for cleaning and you can also tell it to go back to its base. I love how you can configure a schedule within the app, for its cleaning time. This shark maps out your home and self navigates. This robot vacuum can also be used on multiple floors in a home, as it won’t fall down the steps. This shark is good on carpet and all types of hard flooring. Over all I’m super happy with this shark robot vacuum and love it so much! Highly recommend!Elwood29

Be aware that – like any but the most expensive robot vacuums – the vacuum path has to be free of cords, socks, and the like. The vacuum picks up well and is relatively quiet while doing so. The filters have to be cleaned for every 1500 sq. ft. of cleaning in our house – both on board the vacuum and in the self-emptying base. While this indicates great HEPA filtration, it also means extra work. It is possible to buy inexpensive, aftermarket replacement filters and brushes that work well. My major problem is that the vacuum doesn't run the same route twice. It has cleaned a different amount of sq. ft. each week (100-350 sq ft. missed out of 1500), and the maps it generates show the areas it gets one week and misses the next. We run the vacuum once per week and have everything picked up the same and furniture in the same place each time. We're not sure what makes it choose different routes with different zones missed. That being said, I just come home, look at the app to see what was missed, and cover that with our regular vac. The app is easy to use, at least. And while the vacuum can get stuck fairly easily, it only takes a couple weeks of seeing where it gets stuck to move furniture or lay down magnetic barrier tape to keep that from happening. Next time, though, I will get the AI unit that allows the user to map individual rooms. Then, if it misses a room or a significant part of the room, I can just order the vacuum to clean that one area again.Kudzu

Starting with the great stuff: Great suction. Big dirt canister, I can vacuum my whole house twice before emptying. Lip feature on around the brush roll keeps the dirt in when vacuuming on hard surfaces. Brush roll height option is always a plus with me. The handle on the canister makes for easier trips up the stairs. Not so great: Short bristles with a high powered brush roll motor, this causes me to use a lower setting on the height even though I have medium height carpet otherwise it didn't do a great job cleaning. This will cause small short strides to be really exhausting, you have to do long strides to make it worth it. I sweating after one room. Having it too low will also wear on the carpet fibers, my canister did show evidence of that. That design really only works with short carpets. The cord length is too short, I had to move it depending on the size of the room. The upholstery hand tool has a rubber end piece to make it better for pet hair but it's clip on. The rubber puts a lot of friction to catch the hair but because it's a clip on that this piece flies off constantly. Very frustrating. Overall, I did not think this vacuum is good for anyone who vacuums frequently. Small apartment with less traffic, infrequent vacuuming, and smaller carpet height would be a better fit. It does have a mean brush roll but that can wear on carpets. If they redesign the brush roll, I think it has potential.Hans C

Ordered a brand new vacuum cleaner, but received a used one, pictures attached. Customer Service did NOT offer a viable solution other than saying that I have to the vacuum cleaner into the store to receive a price adjustment or full refund. Why would you inconvenience a customer over something that was completely out of their control & caused by a warehouse mixup? The vacuum cleaner itself works well. Powerful suction and easy to change carpet pile settings. The vacuum cleaner does NOT have lights on it. That was an oversight on my part. If I would have known it, I would not have purchased this particular model. Dirt accumulates around hose at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner like it has some type of air leak.Nikkig2000

There is a certain level of quality that most people have come to expect from the Hoover brand, and I can confidently say that the Windtunnel Max Capacity does not disappoint. The first time I used it I was really putting it to the test. My kids and nieces had been creating some art work and had managed to get glitter everywhere. All over the hardwood floor, area rug and sofa. I knew my old cordless would not be up to the job, so I thought I'd give the Windtunnel a try. I was absolutely shocked at how well it worked. Not only did it manage to pull these tiny pieces of glitter out of the cracks between the wood, it pulled dust and dirt from out of my area rug that I was amazed to see. I'd vacuumed it the day before and from the amount it pulled out, you'd have thought it had been two weeks. The reason I am giving it only 4 out of 5 stars is based on the weight, noise level and the cord. It is a heavy machine and at times was difficult to push when on the lowest mode (for hard floors). The noise level I found to be excessive, my kids run away when I turn it on, but I have been using a cordless and I find they are significantly quieter then most. The cord is not one that retracts and instead has to be manually wrapped back up. This is personal preference but it is something I tend to expect from most vacuums. All in all I would still highly recommend this vacuum to anyone who has carpet and hardwood combination and doesn't want the hassle of switching machines. The attachments for furniture cleaning are also great and store nicely on the vacuum itself. It provides a real deep cleaning, easy to empty and easy to switch depth levels. Excellent value for the price.Alens2

Love hate relationship with my vacuum. It’s very very verryyyy amazing at actually getting up all of the dirt, dust, food particles. It has great suction, and the attachments have nice features: a nice angled piece for corners and a great upholstery tool with the brushes on both sides that works FANTASTICALLY for pet hair!! The only thing I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT STAND … Why is the containment chamber sooooo small!! like I can only clean the stairs and upstairs hall have to empty, do 2/3 medium sized bedrooms. full. Living room and dining room. Have to empty it again!! if it’s too full like you try to squeeze in the last bit of the 3rd room you have to empty from top and bottom of the chamber which literally makes such a mess (making more stuff I have to vacuum sad face) and on top of that as cool as the really long detachable from the body tube is , stuff gets stucckkkk like soo baddd!!! Omg it’s unbearable at times I have to use a really long wire coat hanger that I have It’s ridiculous lol so yeah love hate relationship it vacuums so well though that honestly I just deal with it especially bc this vacuum is super cheap it was $160 at Target and $175 on Amazon delivered with warranty included so worth it! And I even contacted them the first time I had the issue tube clogging issue and they replaced it but the same thing still happens I’m sure it’s just from being extended and then retracted the stuff just gets stuck and builds up. Again, I just deal with it because of how well it cleans literally like professionally clean. so, take this as you will !!elaina.a

I have owned a few different vacuum cleaners , made by different manufacturers over the last few years . And each one has lasted barely over a year. Now I'm not a person who vacuums multiple times in a week. Honestly , I may vacuum once every 2-3 weeks. So the old ones didn't crap the bed due to being over used. Before buying this fantastic vacuum , I did my due diligence and did a lot of research and read a ton of product reviews. By far I felt that this Shark vacuum was the best fit for me and I was right. Everything about this vacuum is smooth , easy to use & operate and definitely the best value for my wallet. I initially was hesitant about the price but I feel (and have heard from other Shark owners) that Shark vacuums last for 5 years and if that's the case , it's worth every single penny. I use this vacuum on every surface in my home . I'll never own anything but a Shark vacuum for as long as I live. Thank you Shark for making incredible products.NickinWNY

This vacuum is okay. I broke my other Shark Navigator, the NV586 purple one, about a year ago and needed a quick replacement so I thought this one would be just as good. It was not. It was fine but really just not powerful enough to handle my 4 kiddos and two pets. So I went looking for an upgrade and I am coming back to write a review finally becuase I recently purchased the new Shark Vertex DuoClean (AZ2002) and OMG I never knew what I was literally missing. One single pass over an 8×10 rug and the DuoClean picked up more dirt and hair than any other vacuum I have ever owned. No exaggeration, I think I picked up years worth of nasty that I had no idea was still in there. As a bonus, it also glides over the hardwood floors picking up everything instead of scattering it like other vacuums and now I am also throwing away my brooms. After owning three Sharks and one Dyson, I would recommend the DuoClean forever. So the NV360 is fine for single folks with no pets or kids who also don't need to do hardwood floors, otherwise watch for a sale and snag the new DuoClean.Karilyn82