A:AnswerI recommend you get a higher end model. I tried this Shark and it barely got my pets hair up. My older Shark which I paid $499 for works better. Hope that helps!
A:AnswerI believe that is covered under the 5 year warranty. I have owned my Shark for 4 1/2 years and it hasn’t gone out (not in this model). So I don’t think it’s common belts go out.
A:AnswerNo. You need to hold on to the handle and push and/or pull. In the short time I’ve used this vacuum I’m very pleased with the amount of dirt this vacuum picks up.
A:AnswerMy Shark's power supply failed after 3 months and the company is very difficult to deal with. If you decide to purchase you will need the BestBuy protection plan or else you will be paying for Shark to honor its so called warranty. As far as your needs, I would also not recommend the Shark because in the bare floor setting the suction was poor and tended to send debris airborne. I have textured 24" tile floors and an obviously defective vacuum so YMMV. Hope that helps.
