They have pathetic performance from new.

Bin it & buy a Sebo. http://www.sebo.co.uk/Pages/uprights.html

Even better a commercial grade Sebo
http://www.sebo.co.uk/Pages/bs4636.html

The commercial machine will outlast you.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Good advice, our Sebo has been brilliant.

David - Milton Keynes