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(More customer reviews)I would like to start by saying I have a bit of a vacuum obsession. I have a very bad back and design is important to me. I also want excellent cleaning performance, low emissions(I have severe allergies), quality (hate how most vacuums these days have cheap plastic that it very brittle.) Those are the things I was looking for in this vacuum and got so much more. My current vacuum is a Kenmore canister (similar design and I have found Panasonic has made Kenmore vacuum's for decades but recently Kenmore has made design changes, are using cheaper plastics and other parts to increase profit.) My Kenmore is 3 years old and cost the same price as the Panasonic. The designs are very similar but this Panasonic is better in every way with more features. The plastic it very high quality and the door for the attachments locks closed like a car glove box. The motor is very quite compared to the Kenmore and any other vacuum I have owned (7 vacuums in 15 years.) The hose is longer then any other vacuum I have owned and is made of a thick, durable material. It also swivels 360 degrees so no more twisted hose. The power controls are on the handle at the end of the hose as opposed to being on the body of the vacuum. There are 3 speed setting for the motor but the beater brush stays at full speed (great for throw rugs) as well as a manual adjustable suction control. All 3 motor speeds will work with the beater brush on or off depending on your need. The wand telescopes in approximately 1 inch increments which makes it easy to find the perfect height no matter how tall or short he user is. The cord that runs down the wand is completely covered so no cord getting hung when cleaning under couches or beds. Its even designed so that the attachments make full contact with the floor when the handle is at an angle (horizontal) so you can get under tight spaces without the handle getting in the way (most vacuums require the handle be vertical for best contact of the swivel attachments to the floor.) It comes with a bare floor attachment, narrow end for nooks and crannies, a horse hair dusting brush that converts into a hard furniture cleaning device (the horse hair bristles snap off.) It also comes with a mini power head (has a motor as opposed to relying on suction to turn the brush) that works great on furniture. The chord is very long and retracts by pressing a lever with your foot (no bending.) The power head/beater brush has 4 height setting that you adjust with you foot (no bending for others with bad backs.) It has LED lights (there is also the standard headlight) that sense when there is still dirt and turn from red to green when the dirt is gone. It even has a foot lever on the power head/beater brush to release the wand for attachment cleaning (once again, no bending if you have a bad back.) There is an overload breaker button in case something gets hung in the beater brush at which time power to the beater brush will be cut to avoid damage or burning up the belt. There is also a light that indicates when the bag is full and needs to be changed. There is a HEPA filter at the exhaust to catch any dust before it gets into the air. Its very easy to reach the filter and change it when needed. The bag is in a basket that the bag sits in so you don't have to touch the dirty bag possibly causing dirt to escape. There is a 2 year full parts and labor warranty and that is extended to 5 years for the motor. The canister body and the power head roll very easily and don't require much effort or pulling. The wheels are rubber and don't scratch wood floors. The exterior of the power head/beater brush, and the canister body have rubber wrapped around to prevent damage to walls or furniture. The first time I used the vacuum I used my Dyson and Kenmore to clean a high traffic rug. I then used my new Panasonic and looked in the bag. I was shocked how much dirt the other two vacuums left behind. So it is an excellent cleaner and has very strong suction. Sorry for such a long and detailed review but I am rarely so impressed by a product. If your looking for an excellent cleaning yet delicate enough to use on curtains when adjusted to do so, quite, well designed, well built with quality materials, easy to use, and easy on your back, this vacuum will exceed your expectations. If you have questions, I will answer them in your comments. Dan
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Panasonic "OptiFlow" Full Size Canister "Bag" Vacuum Cleaner with Power Nozzle, OptiFlow Bag Chamber w/Large Caddy and 20% bag usage, Powerful 12 Amp Motor, On/Off Bare Floor switch, Motor Protection System, Touch Controls on Handle, Tools on-board include: (Floor brush, Dusting brush, Combo brush, crevice tool, motorized mini-brush) and (2) chrome wands, 28-Foot Power Cord with Cord Reel, Electronic Dirt Sensor, Dual Active Edge Cleaning, Headlight, HEPA Filter, 4-position Carpet Height Adjustment, 360 Degree Swivel Hose 14-inch Cleaning path, Edge Green finish, Replacement accessories: Replacement HEPA (MC-V194H), Replacement Belt (Type CB-6 or MC-V330B), Type C-19 or MC-V295H Replacement Bag, 26 lbs
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