Kenmore Progressive with Direct Drive Review

I purchased my Kenmore Progressive upright back in December 2005, my Hoover windtunnel after 8 years decided not to work anymore, of course right before Christmas.  Brought the first one home, and that one didn't work, took back to Sears and exchanged for another one.  I really love this vaccum.  Since I have a child with asthma I use the cloth bags, they are more expensive but well worth the price. This vacuum really cleans up the dog and cat hair.  And I love the fact I never need to buy belts, because of the direct drive.  I have a large kitchen, and love the floor attachment.  I feel the hose isn't as long as i want it.  And there are times that when I'm vacuuming with the attachments I tend to pull and my vacuum falls over, I think it's the way it coils.  That's the only problem I have with the vacuum.  I have an extended warranty on my vacuum and I renew it every year, because I did have to have a motor replaced on my vacuum, but I still love my vacuum. Another con I have to mention is that it does have poor edge cleaning, and it is very heavy carrying up and down steps. Also the handy mate jr that comes with it really doesn't work that well.