When my big heavy expensive vacuum gave out, I tried this one.

For a 7 amp vacuum, it does above and beyond what would be expected for under $70. The Dirt Devil Dynamite picks up dirt and debris you never knew was there. When I used it for the first time, I had to empty the canister 2 times per room and made several passes. The thinner head makes it easier to get in between furniture where my old vac was just too large. The handle extends and contracts making it a good space saver. As other reviewers have pointed out, the key design flaw is that the exhaust is in front, easily kicking up fine dirt and ash if piles are present. For me, I have not noticed any clouds kicked up from it so I believe that the other reviewers are over exaggerating. Just don't try to clean the fireplace with it, or if you do, just use the extension and not the vacuum itself. Another con is the preventive maintenance. You will have to empty both the canister and clean the filter after every room to get optimum performance. To clean the filter you just take it outside and tap the bottom plastic rim against concrete to shake out the dirt in the ruffles. Even though this machine has enough suction to pick up loose change, they can get wedged where the belt is and damage it. Always play it safe and pick up any coins, paper clips and the like prior to vacuuming. Finally, there is a chance that the vacuum can become clogged, between the intake and the lower plastic hose near the disconnect to use the extension. If you no longer see dirt being picked up check this to see if you have a blockage, lots of hair will do this. All in all, I love this lil beast. It has outperformed $300+ vacs I've had in the past. Take good care of it and it'll take good care of you.The vacuum shipped with no issue. When I turned it on to vacuum it was picking up dirt, however dust came flying out of the front of it. The picture displays a filter and my assumption was a filter would come with it. I then went back online to find out what filter it should have and it suggested the F1, so with an immediate need I ran out to get it. The filter didn't fit, so I order it online, and the F1 still didn't fit. I should have read the directions, or called dirtdevil instead of relying on Amazon to lead me in the right direction, because an F2 filter is needed, which is half the size of an F1. I called dirtdevil and found a local dealer to purchase the F2 filter.When my big heavy expensive vacuum gave out, I tried this one. I am very happy. I love that it is so lightweight and easy to use. I have mostly hardwood and tile floors, and it zooms around picking up all the pet hair and debris. It also picks up well on my carpet, and the hose has good suction. The canister is super easy to take off and empty. It's a little smaller and fills up quickly, so it might not be a good vacuum for fully carpeted houses. The size of the vacuum is such that it scoots under and around things easily. When the vacuum was big and clunky, it was a chore to get it out and do the vacuuming. With this small, light vacuum, I can swish it around frequently and my house is tidier and I am happier! More : Buy Cheap Europro Operating SV780 Cordless Handheld Buy Cheap Metro Vacuum B3-CD Air Force Blaster 10-Amp 4-HP Motorcycle Dryer Buy Cheap Oreck Commercial BB900DGR XL Pro 5 Super Compact Canister Vacuum, 30' Power Cord Buy Cheap Shark Navigator Freestyle Premium Cordless Vac - Model SV1100 Buy Cheap BISSELL Healthy Home Upright Bagless Vacuum, 16N5F, Green Buy Cheap Hoover Corded Cyclonic Stick Vacuum - SH20030 Buy Cheap Dirt Devil UD70095 Power Reach Multi Cyclonic Pet Bagless Upright Buy Cheap BISSELL Healthy Home Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Bagless, 12 Amp, 16N5 Buy Cheap Panasonic Jetspin Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Red Metallic, MC-UL915 Buy Cheap Infinuvo CleanMate QQ-2 LT Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (with home base, LCD panel and... 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