When I bought my stove I sprung for the Cheetah. I bought it because it is small and looks nice and it sits next to the stove where it gets used...a lot. I don't use it to suck up ask in the burn pot or ash pan. It gets used to do the firebox and the heat exchanger tubes. I've got all sorts of attachments to get in the nooks and crannies. I can't be bothered to drag my five gallon shop vac up from the basement every time I want to use it. It is the right tool for the job....for me. I've had it for 7 years with no issues whatsoever.
