Adjustable Memory Foam Bed Buyers Guide
Adjustable memory foam bed guide. How much do they cost? Prices, features and available options so you don't pay too much for sleeping in luxury.
Adjustable memory foam beds aren't just for sick people anymore, especially if it is a split adjustable bed. The comfort of memory foam plus the positional options of an adjustable bed is the ultimate in luxurious sleeping. Some of the split adjustable beds even have built in massage functions, making them even more amazing to sleep on. And there are many brands, from Tempurpedic to smaller online retailers.
These beds are a good idea for sleeping partners who prefer different levels of firmness and support. Half the bed can be made to one firmness level, and the other half is made to another firmness level. With the split adjustable bed, the two halves of the mattress can move independently and the outside edge of the entire bed has a memory foam rail system. There isn't, however, an edge support rail running down the bed between the halves. A "split firmness" bed is similar except that both the halves are bonded together and the whole thing is wrapped in one fabric casing.
How Much Will It Cost?
The two halves of the mattress cost around $400 apiece and up depending on how thick the visco material is, and what memory foam density it is. The entire adjustable memory foam bed, including the frame will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,000 when it's all added together. If you choose one of the latex memory foam mattresses the cost will be a bit more. And don't forget your memory foam contour pillow!
Most of the adjustable bed frames on the market are made by a single company, Leggett and Platt. If you go to their website you'll see that they have at least 9 different models that are sold through mattress dealers and furniture stores. Pick and choose from available options:
- AC or DC electric motors
- Safety feature allows head and foot sections to lower by gravity only
- Wired or wireless remotes
- Locator feature so you can find a missing remote
- Programmable remotes that remember your favorite positions
- Massaging and wake-up massaging alarm with audio option
- Turn your iPod Touch or iPhone into a remote that controls your bed
...and my personal favorite
- Anti-snore feature allows you to reposition your sleeping partner instead of having to nudge them awake!
Pros and Cons
The advantages of adjustable memory foam beds are pretty clear: both sleeping partners can get the level of firmness they prefer. This is a great arrangement if one partner has a health and sleep condition like arthritis, GERD, or back pain and requires a different type of mattress to sleep comfortably. And with a split adjustable bed, there's no motion transfer, so a partner's tossing and turning won't ruin the other sleeper's rest. You can also get an electric adjustable single bed.
Probably the biggest disadvantage of a split positionable bed is the cost. Depending on the model, they may have to be situated away from a wall in order to go through the full range of positions, so they may take up more room than a regular, non-adjustable bed. The frames of some adjustable beds are quite heavy, too.
It is important that before you take delivery of one of these sleep systems, you find out exactly what's involved if it should need to be repaired. Make sure you understand what's covered under the warranty and what isn't.
Before You Buy
Check out online adjustable beds reviews. You're You're likely to hear the worst about a bed more than the best. But don't neglect this bit of research. Some offline dealers are Dreams adjustable bedsand you can get an adjustable Tempurpedic memory foam bed (internal link). There are also a number of online sellers of adjustable memory foam beds, including LivingInComfort.com, BackBeNimble.com, and emattress.com. It's important to know the feel of a memory foam mattress so make sure that you've tested the best memory foam mattress in a local store before committing to buying an adjustable memory foam bed.
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