Memory Foam Mattress with an Electric Blanket (or Electric Mattress Pad) There is no safety problem such as flammability with a decent memory foam mattress or topper (as contrasted with one of the cheap egg-crate type foams). Memory Foam Durability with Added Heat There seem to be two schools of thought on using heated mattress pads with memory foam. Some people say the memory foam mattress won’t support the bodyproperly if it is extra warm. Tempur-Pedic® states on their web site that they do not recommend using electric blankets or mattress pads because the “exposureto direct heat over extended periods of time can cause damage to the TEMPUR material”. Tempur-Pedic® further suggests that if at bedtime your mattress is too cold, try turning up the bedroom thermostat for twenty to thirty minutes before going to bed. Once you are in bed, the mattress will warm up quickly in response to your body heat. If you do choose to use an electric blanket to warm your mattress before bedtime, we recommend that you turn it off after 30 minutes to avoid overexposing the TEMPUR material to high heat.
My personal opinion - not supported by rigorous objective testing Several years ago, I myself spoke to the Technical Director at another one of the memory foam mattress manufacturers and he told me there would be no problems. I tend to believe this version because I personally have slept on a memory foam mattress with heated mattress pads for about six years now and I do not notice any problems. In fact, during cold weather, my personal opinion is that the support and comfort actually work better due to the extra warmth and I didn't like the "cold brick" feel. And I definitely do not want to increase my house temperature. One of the major benefits of heated bedding is to save money and energy by heating only the bed, not the whole house. Since some memory foam manufacturers say no and some say yes, you will have to make the final decision whether to go with the heated pad on the memory foam. Sorry we couldn’t be more scientific or definitive. Carries ALL MODELS of the Award WinningSAFEST Heated Blankets andMattress Pads fromSoftHeat Low VoltageUL Says: SoftHeat'sSafe & Warm TMtechnology uses"Non-Hazardous Class2 Low Voltage"
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Sorry, all information presented applies only to products sold in the United States. We cannot help with other products.A sample of a memory foam mattress shows how sensititve it is to touch, plus, it tends to trap heat Heated mattress pads fight off the chill and eliminate that shocking coldness you may feel when first slipping under the covers; smaller heating pads help ease sore muscles. Although you can typically use both with your memory foam mattress, doing so may void the warranty on your bed and will change how the mattress responds to your body. Alters How Memory Foam Performs Memory foam conforms to the shape of your body because the material softens against your body heat. When a heating pad is in direct contact with or near the mattress, the foam responds to the heat of the pad instead of or in addition to the heat of your body. This means the mattress may fee softer and may not give that cocoon-like feeling you’ve become accustomed to. May Degrade Material Over Time Some memory foam manufacturers claim that electric blankets and heated mattress pads will degrade the foam over time, resulting in poor performance and a shorter lifespan.
Limit the use of a heating pad to 30 minutes or less, which should give you just enough time to warm up a cold bed before you hit the sack or loosen up muscles before you drift off to sleep. References Novos Bed: Novosbed Mattress FAQTempur-Pedic: Product Care Photo Credits vadimguzhva/iStock/Getty Images Suggest a Correctionfort House has been a leading seller of both heated bedding products and memory foam bedding products for more than 20 years. During this time, we have not received a single complaint or report of a problem about using heated bedding with memory foam. In fact, I have slept on a memory foam mattress for many years and I also use a heated mattress pad every night during the colder seasons.In January 2008, I asked the Director of the Technical Center at one of the nation's largest producers of memory foam bedding what he could contribute as an answer to the question. He responded that there was no problem with use of a heated mattress pad with memory foam.Since memory foam is temperature sensitive, please keep in mind it will become softer when heated.
As you know if you have a memory foam pillow, it can be hard as a rock when you get into bed depending on room temperature. I use the pre-heat function of my electric mattress pad not only to warm my bed prior to getting into it but also to soften my memory foam pillow.There are certain types of beds that heated bedding should NOT be used with. Never use an electric blanket or heated mattress pad with a waterbed, a pull-out sofa, or an adjustable bed. published 2/1/08, updated 11/1/15Related articles: Heated Mattress Pad ReviewsWe are a small family-run business. We've been in business for 26 years. Our product reviews are 100% verified. Average staff tenure 13.5 years. We have an A+ rating with the BBB. Transactions are safe and secure. ShippingEasy ReturnsPrice Match PolicyVolume Pricing / Bulk DiscountsOrdering & Payment MethodsDelivery to APO AddressesDelivery to Canada & InternationallyProduct IndexPrivacy PolicyAbout Comfort HouseWhy Shop With Us?