Ideal for carpets. People complain that it's noisy. This is a vacuum head, if you expect it to be quiet then it isn't, but it's not too loud. You would expect that. The suction power is only as good as your central vacuum cleaner. Mine is great so it works fine with my central vacuum. People also complain that the whisk is clogged with hair. Well, show me a vacuum that doesn't exist. I have a wife and daughter, I have to take my Dyson pet apart monthly to clean the bar and I only use it with my central vacuum between cleanings. It's no different. This too is to be expected. Overall a great product.