I bought this product to replace a damaged hose and handle on my vacuum cleaner. This product has worked great for two months since I received the replacement assembly. This hose and handle assembly is a great replacement for the original. The padding of the handle is perfectly preserved and the hose is durable, not cracked or disconnected. By ordering this product I was able to repair my vacuum cleaner and extend its life. I highly recommend this product, we use this vacuum cleaner every day. I have two young children who are always making a mess. We use this vacuum cleaner at least once, if not twice, sometimes thrice a day. So far it's been a great product and I can only recommend it. The only minor downside I've found is that you can't remove the clamp from the original hose which keeps the hose in a vacuum when used upright without damaging the replacement to attach the clamp to the new assembly. The good thing is that the new hose is snug enough not to dangle when you use the vacuum in an upright position. Apart from this great product for extending the life of your vacuum cleaner.