< 12 3 4 > 2,518 posts, read 6,230,377 times Originally Posted by MammaLakn We bought a Serta Icomfort king sized bed 18 months ago and its the worst $2000 that we have ever spent. We have serious buyers remorse. The mattress is sagging and is permanently indented on my husband's side. These type of beds are supposed to help minimize movement. Every time my husband turns around (which is not easy, you have to push yourself up), it feels like I bounce an inch or two in to the air! He is a big guy, sturdy framed and has 100lbs + over me. I jerk in my sleep and it often wakes him up. It only became an issue after we got the icomfort. We just got back from vacation and got better sleep on a double bunk with like a 5 inch mattress! People either seem to love or hate it and those who hate it seems to have similar complaints than I do - Serta iComfort User Reviews Well thanks for bursting my bubble. I still might look into this mattress though (not sure which level yet).
We have a Serta pillow top with the 2 inches of memory foam on top. We've had it for about 5-6 years now and it totally sucks! It's sagging so much that my back and shoulders hurt in the morning and I'm only in my mid-30's and in very good shape, so it's not that I weigh too much. I really want a full memory foam mattress, but if it starts sagging again soon, I'd be as upset as you are. Anyone have a recommendation for a "Triangle Area" store that sells a durable memory foam (last at last 8 years) king or cal king size mattress that doesn't get too hot and will be firm, yet not solid as a rock? 40 posts, read 92,668 times 9,198 posts, read 18,505,827 times Originally Posted by Waterboy526 21,118 posts, read 19,120,683 times Originally Posted by sowk09 10 points to the mod for making this thread have anything to do with the Triangle I'm moving it now. I thought it was headed toward a local, where to buy thing... When in doubt, check it out: FAQ
31,465 posts, read 30,499,045 times 35,788 posts, read 36,271,380 times Originally Posted by silv333 I wouldn't spend the big bucks on a Temper Pedic when the Serta has great reviews. ^^^True, we tried TemperPedic, expensive and hot. Bought a Serta I-Comfort Genius queen size model over 2 years ago, great comfort, never hot and still like new. Best sleep I've had in years. Cost $1300.00 delivered and set up. Came with a 15/25 year warranty. 100% replacement 15 years, 10 years prorated. 30,218 posts, read 21,594,219 times 910 posts, read 1,372,067 times Originally Posted by wit-nitThis was a huge tradeoff for me. I had lowerback pain throughout my lat 20s and into my 30s. Everyother month or so I would have a day where I would be on the floor unable to move. I have have no back pain for 6 years... So for me the solution was the putting up with the hot mattress and using the under the sheet bed fan. I'm 1 step away from being Howard Hughes(without the money).
20,793 posts, read 46,193,402 times 2,142 posts, read 3,125,197 timesWe have the Serta iComfort that we just purchased in April. It's a really good mattress if you like memory foam. The mattress is not hot in any way. I haven't slept on other memory foam mattresses, but I heard that lots of people complained that the mattress would absorb their body heat and since there is no airflow, the mattress would get hot. That's not the case here. Buy the mattress from a place that gives you a trial period, but I don't think they discount the Serta iComfort series much. We got some free pillows thrown in We specifically bought a memory foam mattress because I move a lot and used to wake up my wife on a traditional "spring" mattress. That doesn't happen with the memory foam, which is what we specifically tested out in the store. We're not big people (175 & 140 lbs) though. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.You can't put a price on a good night's sleep... or can you? If you're shopping for a new mattress, chances are you've noticed that there's a huge price difference between your basic innerspring mattress (starting at around $70) and a high-end memory foam mattress (the top-of-the-line Tempur-Pedic GrandBed costs up to $8,599). While the cost can certainly be steep, memory foam mattresses have high owner satisfaction ratings: 81% of memory foam owners are satisfied with their mattress, while only 64% of traditional innerspring mattress owners say the same. But just because those owners are satisfied doesn't mean you will be, because what makes for a good night's sleep is very subjective. Let's look at general memory foam and Tempur-Pedic reviews, materials, and prices, to see what these mattresses offer. Then you can decide whether memory foam's cost makes sense for your budget.
While innerspring mattresses are made up of metal coils covered with layers of fabric and padding, memory foam mattresses are made of polyurethane foam. The foam reacts to pressure and heat, conforming to your body when you lie down. Memory foam makers say this provides support while keeping your spine in proper alignment. For anyone suffering from back or other joint pain, memory foam can ease pressure points and may improve sleep. Tempur-Pedic is generally recognized as the first company to make memory foam mattresses, and while there are lots of other choices for memory foam, its offerings are still considered the best on the market. But they're priced accordingly. Tempur-Pedic beds start at $1,199 for a twin-size Tempur-Cloud Prima and go up to $8,599 for a king-size GrandBed. On average, a queen-size Tempur-Pedic mattress will set you back $3,400, which is no small investment. But if you think memory foam is a good choice, you don't have to spend that much. Big mattress brands like Serta and Sealy offer their own memory foam mattresses that average around $1,850 for a queen.
On the discount side, both Costco and IKEA offer lines of low-cost memory foam mattresses. Costco's mattresses are priced in line with Sealy and Serta, while IKEA has the bargain option, starting as low as $399 for a queen. But how do these stack up to a $3,400 Tempur-Pedic? Looking at the price ranges for these mattresses, you might be tempted to head to IKEA and pick up a low-cost mattress. However, not all memory foam is made alike. Its density can be a key factor in the quality of the mattress; with higher-density memory foam, the mattress typically has a longer life span. The density of the foam may be measured by weight (how much a cubic foot of memory foam weighs). Low density is typically 3 pounds and under; medium, from 4 to 5 pounds; and high, higher than 5 pounds. Indentation load deflection (ILD or IFD) is another measurement you may come across, and refers to firmness. The higher the number, the firmer the foam. The trouble with comparing mattresses by their density is that different manufacturers will denote this differently or not at all.
For example, Tempur-Pedic does not list any density ratings for its mattresses, though they typically run from 14 to 15 ILD, with densities estimated at 3 to 7 pounds. Alternately, IKEA specifically lists foam density on its website, even specifying the density of different layers of foam (typically from 1.7 to 3.1 pounds). Furthermore, not all of them are made entirely of foam. Many mattresses, especially those at lower price points, only have a small layer of foam on top of a more traditional innerspring mattress. These may be advertised as foam mattresses, but a thin layer of foam, as little as an inch, won't give you the same benefits as an all-foam mattress. When shopping, pay attention to just how much foam a mattress contains. In addition to offering a comfortable night's sleep for those suffering from back or other joint pain, memory foam mattresses have other pluses. Traditional innerspring mattresses can be noisy, and any movement may be felt across the entire bed. If your bedmate is a restless sleeper, both of these things can be a problem.
Memory foam is quiet and isolates motion, which can help you rest no matter what. But memory foam mattresses aren't perfect, either. Because they respond to body heat, they may warm up overnight; for some, they may be uncomfortably warm to sleep on. Many manufacturers offer layers of gel on their foam mattresses to cool them, while Tempur-Pedic has its own cooling technology called SmartClimate and Tempur-Breeze. If heat is a concern, look for these features when shopping. Another complaint is that memory foam can be hard to move around on. Because you sink into the foam, shifting can be difficult. While that's an inconvenience for adults, it can be a serious problem for infants and small children. Manufacturers warn against leaving young children unattended on memory foam mattresses, since they may find it difficult to turn over, which can leave them in danger of suffocating. Electric blankets are another no-no where memory foam is concerned. Some say they are a fire hazard;
others say that they can affect the temperature of the foam. Regardless, foam mattress manufacturers discourage using electric blankets. Because comfort is very much a matter of personal opinion, mattresses are a good product to check out in a showroom. While this won't provide a perfect representation of what the mattress will be like once you take it home, it will give you an idea of how it feels. If you're testing memory foam mattresses, remember that they seem firmer when you initially lie down, so spend some time to see what they really feel like. Beyond that, look for mattresses with trial periods and good warranties. Tempur-Pedic offers one of the best you're likely to find, letting you try the mattress out at home for 90 days (if bought directly from the company), alongside a 10-year warranty. While you're still responsible for shipping costs if you decide Tempur-Pedic isn't for you, that's a lot better than being stuck with a $3,000 mattress that you don't like sleeping on.
The 81% owner satisfaction rating we mentioned earlier covers owners of all brands of memory foam mattresses, not just the high-end Tempur-Pedic. While Tempur-Pedic does make quality memory foam mattresses with solid, high-density foam, even people who have more modestly priced memory foam mattresses are happy with them — and you might be, too. If you think memory foam is the right mattress choice for you, find a local mattress store where you can try out a Tempur-Pedic mattress in person, as well as competing memory foam models from Sealy and Serta. Not everyone likes Tempur-Pedic's dense foam, so you may find you prefer softer foams or thinner layers of foam on lower-cost mattresses. And if the budget's tight but you really want that memory foam mattress, try IKEA, which offers mattresses made entirely of foam — rather than just thin layers of it — at more affordable prices. But bear in mind that a good mattress will last for 10 years. Even if you buy a $3,400 Tempur-Pedic, that comes out to less than a dollar a day over the life of the mattress.