I was suffering from allergies and was looking for the best vacuum cleaner I could use and came across this brand. I had never heard of Miele before so I did a lot of research before buying. I struggled paying that much for a vacuum cleaner but after getting it and using it over the weekend I think it was worth every penny. I've had countless other vacuums that have never worked as well as this one. I only wish I had found this a year ago and actually saved some money.