This is my THIRD purchase of this amazing little vacuum. I bought one for myself, then I bought another for my son when he bought a new home, and this one I bought for my parents lake cabin.  It is just amazing!  It has fabulous suction, like no other vacuum!  I love the HEPA option too.  It is very light, so doing stairs is not a problem.  The wand extends to reach the ceilings to get at those pesky spider webs and the pet hair attachment works fabulously on our cat trees and upholstery.  I have owned many vacuums (Eureka, Kirby, Oreck, Hoover) and this one little guy is my all time favorite canister, hands down!