Panasonic Mccl485 Canister Cleaner

Overall this Vacuum is OKAY! However, I do not believe that it is worth the MSRP of $149.00 or higher. I got mine on eBay for $29.00 and for that price I am very pleased. POSTIVE POINTS: This unit has a very powerful 11AMP motor - which is the main highpoint to me. Lots of power! Ten year motor warranty!! The second thing that I like is that it is bagless. However, the holding canister is small (@0.63 Gallon) and requires frequent dumping. Has a nice (but non-powered) multi surface main head brush you can move from wood floors, to short-pile carpet, to long-pile carpet without ever reaching for a different nozzle. Quick sliding height adjustment! Lightweight at 10.1 lb. and has a compact design with a curved chrome handle making it easy to transport and store and easy to carry around to do stairs, etc. Can be used horizontally or vertically. Picks up dog hair fairly well! Powered head would be better

NEGATIVE POINTS: No powered head! While the brush rotates (from the suction) it is not a powered head and can stop moving. The 12-inch nozzle with 3-in-1 multi-surface brush for bare floors and carpet is adequate but as stated above not a powered head. The 6-foot hose; telescopic wand; on-board crevice tool and dusting brush is horrible. The hose is stiff cheaper, fragile plastic! WHAT A SHAME!!! The crevice tool and brush are small, cheap and almost useless often falling apart. Very few bristles on the brush. The retractable cord is shorter than I like at 17 feet (probably standard for a lot of vacuums) and can be difficult to pull out.