Perfect vacuum for cleaning out the last of the ash from my wood stove. I like the metal nozzle at the end of the hose and also the fact that the hose itself is lined with metal to protect plastic when vacuuming up ash. Hard to make sure it's fully cooled down prior. Good suction. Easy to clean. Filter doesn't take long to dry after it's washed with jet setting on a hose. I did find the right filter for this vacuum to have as an extra one. It's a WORKPRO W125081AE and it fits correctly with the wing nut. Same metal bottom and metal mesh on the outside. Handy vacuum to really get things cleaned in and around stove. Burning wood can be so messy.