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- An adjustable bed requires a flexible mattress: memory foam, latex, or hybrid models with pocket springs. A mattress with continuous coils will lose its shape and break. <\/li>\n
- The advertised weight capacity includes the mattress, bedding, and the people sleeping on it. The Coastline 200 sold at Dr. du Matelas has a weight capacity of 700 lb. <\/li>\n
- Two motors (head and independent foot sections) are the minimum required; a single motor limits the range of adjustments.<\/li>\n
- The zero-gravity position distributes body weight and relieves pressure points in the lower back.<\/li>\n
- According to Statistics Canada, Canadian adults aged 18 to 64 sleep an average of 7.9 hours per night, and 8.1 hours after age 65.<\/li>\n
- 6.4% of Canadians report having been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a common reason for purchasing an adjustable electric bed.<\/li>\n
- Insist on CSA certification: it’s an electrical appliance sitting in your bedroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nAn adjustable bed with a raised headboard changes your sleeping position without altering the room’s decor.<\/p>\n
First, check whether your mattress is compatible<\/h2>\n
That’s the first factor to consider\u2014even before price. An adjustable bed divides the sleeping surface into several sections, and the mattress must follow this movement thousands of times without losing its support. <\/p>\n
Memory foam, latex, and hybrid pocket-spring mattresses fold well. Traditional innerspring mattresses, on the other hand, do not hold up well to folding: the core sags, and the comfort level declines within a few months. Thickness also matters. Beyond 14 inches, a mattress becomes heavy and stiff, and the actual angle at the head end decreases. With a manufacturer that sews its products in-house\u2014such as custom mattresses made in Quebec<\/a>\u2014the issue of compatibility is addressed during the design phase rather than after the purchase. <\/p>\n
Count the motors and check the load capacity<\/h2>\n
Two motors are better than one. A single-motor bed raises only the head section; with two motors, the head and foot sections move independently, allowing you to read while sitting up, elevate your legs, or combine the two positions. <\/p>\n
The weight capacity is listed as a total limit: sleepers, mattresses, pillows, and comforters. Common models range from 650 to 850 pounds, and a king-size bed made up of two XL single bases doubles this capacity since each base supports its own load. Also check the advertised noise level: quiet motors make all the difference when two people don\u2019t go to bed at the same time. The adjustable beds in the comfort line<\/a> clearly illustrate these differences from one model to another. <\/p>\n
Typical angles for the flat, anti-snoring, zero-gravity, and reading positions.<\/p>\n
Common adjustable bed positions<\/h2>\n
Approximate head and foot angles<\/p>\n
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