We have a POS Vacuum. And my mom got the Animal Dyson before we moved out of there. And I miss it! lol I Borrowed it when she was out of town. And the crap it picked up..Amazed me! LOL She has had it at least 3-4 yrs. No issues with it.. Other then the Needing to cut strings/hair from the roller. I keep prying hubby to let us get a dyson.. No such luck yet. LOL