Thanks for great input. I'm looking at the Simplicity Fetch. Pricey but made in America, metal parts and excellent sample comparisons. I'll write an update after a couple of weeks of using "Fetch".

Simpllicity makes a wonderful vacuum, and it's made here in the USA. The one I had was the professional model which did not accommodate varied heights in carpet. Very lightweight and easy to use. Now I have a Dyson, and love it.