I like this type of vacuum for a house like mine. I don't have carpet except on some of the stairs, and I do have short nylon rugs with rubber backings, and hard floors. If you don't have to worry about much actual carpeting, this one is something to consider although the price is comparatively high.

Everything about this vacuum is simplified. It's bagless and the container is washable. The filter is washable. The attachments are actually on the wand (of course one can keep them off the wand). The wheels won't leave marks. The handle is very good and it also has the on/off switch. The wand is telescoping.

What I found is that I'm no longer just vacuuming the floor. I'm getting the blinds, the furniture, behind and around things that are on the floor, and even ceiling light fixtures. It's really a surface vacuum.

Of course, look at the short head with the bristles and it's easy to see this isn't for non-office type carpeting. At 11 amps it's a powerful surface cleaner - and it's fast to operate. I operate it differently than other vacuums that I've had - I'm hitting every surface up and down and getting behind things. I really like it.
I like this type of vacuum for a house like mine. I don't have carpet except on some of the stairs, and I do have short nylon rugs with rubber backings, and hard floors. If you don't have to worry about much actual carpeting, this one is something to consider although the price is comparatively high. Everything about this vacuum is simplified. It's bagless and the container is washable. The filter is washable. The attachments are actually on the wand (of course one can keep them off the wand). The wheels won't leave marks. The handle is very good and it also has the on/off switch. The wand is telescoping. What I found is that I'm no longer just vacuuming the floor. I'm getting the blinds, the furniture, behind and around things that are on the floor, and even ceiling light fixtures. It's really a surface vacuum. Of course, look at the short head with the bristles and it's easy to see this isn't for non-office type carpeting. At 11 amps it's a powerful surface cleaner - and it's fast to operate. I operate it differently than other vacuums that I've had - I'm hitting every surface up and down and getting behind things. I really like it.