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We've had this exact vaccum for nearly 4 years. During a recent move it was damaged and unrepairable, so I went shopping for another. This vaccum has been able to keep up with our family of 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 adults and I'm positive it'll be great for the one little one on the way. I have always done monthly maintenance on this machine to keep it running in tip top shape, and it's always performed beyond its expectations. Here are my tips. Make sure to empty the canister regularly. You can do this 2 ways. There's the quick release button as well as removing the cap and taking out the filtration system. It's best to ensure all contents are gone as to not cause overheating. If you work on a lot of dusty projects and use this for clean up it is imparitive that you disassemble the hoses to flush them with hot water and keep them clean. Hair is easily tangled in the brush roll, but that's a given, so just take a pair of scissors or a knife and start cutting them out. I have long hair and with a house full of animals I do this monthly and it's fine. It seems to overheat if there is too much crap in the canister, or if the hose has a clog, so keep a watchful eye of what you're vacuuming. On a side note I clean beach houses in the summer and I used to use a dyson to do so. This machine not only weighs less, but the suction is better and the tools are easier to get out and use. It is also easier to clean and disassemble.