I have own my vacuum for  about 7 years now and it is still holding up,every 2 months I have to blow out the container where the dirt go's to keep it's suction up and clean all the filters. It is still one of the best and out lasting any vacuum that I have ever owned. I am a owner of 4 dogs, 3 cats and 2 bunnies, 2 kids. One bad part is it is made of plastic.