My original hose broke as the vacuum cleaner testers predicted. However, I love the vacuum cleaner, so I had to buy one. It is exactly the same as the one that came with the vacuum cleaner. I will try to take it off and hang it on the hook carefully between uses so it lasts longer. My theory is that the original didn't break because of use, but because it couldn't handle the torque of the handle or the impact at the point where it connects to the vacuum. Four stars instead of five because it's expensive.