Comparing Adjustable Bed Manufacturers

Adjustable beds were once thought of as necessary only for people with medical needs and physical challenges. As the Baby Boom generation ages, sales of adjustable beds have increased as consumers discover new benefits of owning an adjustable bed. To be clear, an adjustable bed is not simply an adjustable mattress. An adjustable mattress simply enables the user to adjustable the firmness. An adjustable bed allows you to raise and lower the head and foot of the bed in a variety of ways that afford maximum comfort.

Shopping for a sleep system can be a complicated affair. Whether you are in the market for a traditional flatbed or one of many adjustable beds, the choices are many. There are several well known brands of adjustable beds and some, though not as familiar to consumers that provide superior features and construction. Let’s have a look some brand name adjustable beds and compare them to some brands that are having an impact on the adjustable bed market.

Marketing adjustable beds as an alternative to traditional flatbeds has helped to propel brand names like Craftmatic and Sealy to the forefront. Lesser known brands of adjustable beds such as Electropedic, Simmons and Spring Air are gaining market share. While some adjustable bed companies rely on proprietary designs for their beds, others will outsource the manufacture of their beds to companies like Leggett and Platt.

Leggett and Platt Adjustable Beds

Leggett and Platt has gained a reputation for producing a number of quality products, including adjustable beds. L & P markets their brand adjustable beds though a network of approved retailers. With a product line known for quality and durability, Leggett and Platt also builds adjustable bed bases for other companies. The company boasts a nationwide network of repair technicians. L & P also manufactures adjustable beds mechanisms for other bed producers. Leggett and Platt adjustable beds feature a wall hugger design which means that the bed can be placed closer to the wall than other bed designs.

Craftmatic Adjustable Beds

Heavily promoted by television advertising, Craftmatic has, in many respects, led the way in touting the benefits of owning an adjustable bed. The company claims to have sold over 1 million beds over the past 40 years. Sold in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, Craftmatic offers many of the same options and features as other beds. Craftmatic beds are sold primarily through telemarketers and home sales people. While the product itself may pass muster, some consumer reviews of Craftmatic beds, and sales techniques, have been less than favorable.

Simmons

Well known for producing quality mattresses, the Simmons Company also offers a line of adjustable bed foundations.

Sleep Comfort

Sleep Comfort proudly compares itself with other adjustable bed systems on a feature-by-feature basis. Based in Southern California, the company boasts a 50 year history of producing adjustable beds. Sleep Comfort beds ship factory direct and come with a wireless control pad as standard feature, as well as a lifetime warranty, non-prorated warranty on motors and other select components.

No matter which brand of adjustable bed you choose, it pays to do your homework before making a purchase decision. Look for the right combination of price, features and most of all service after the sale.