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.< 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.