Tempur-Pedic Mattress Problems

Heat

• The most common complaint about Tempur-Pedic mattresses is that the memory foam retains heat, making the bed too warm. Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made of high-quality memory foam, which is denser than other memory foam mattresses. Tempur-Pedic mattresses contour around the body, which means more of the body is physically touching the mattress. This results in more heat being trapped inside the mattress. Many consumers find that they toss and turn less when sleeping on a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Since there is less movement during the night, the mattress does not come into contact with cool air as often as a traditional mattress, making it sleep hotter.

Odor

• Memory foam can have a distinctive odor when it is brand new. Tempur-Pedic mattresses sometimes have a gassy odor that some consumers find unpleasant. Most mattresses will not smell after a few days or weeks. Leaving the mattress uncovered and allowing it to air out near an open window can help speed up the process of dissolving the new mattress odor.

Price

• Tempur-Pedic mattresses are more costly than most traditional mattresses and many other memory foam mattresses, which can deter some customers. Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made of high-quality memory foam that is resistant to breaking down over time. Though the price of a Tempur-Pedic mattress may be higher, many consumers feel it is worth the price since memory foam mattresses tend to last longer than traditional mattresses or other lower quality memory foam products.

Movement

• Since memory foam contours to the body, effectively cradling it, some consumers find they have difficultly moving around in bed or getting in and out of bed. Tempur-Pedic mattresses conform to the body, so they do not afford the oppositional pressure that a traditional innerspring mattress gives. Older consumers and those with arthritis or other joint problems may find it difficult to get in and out of bed since there is no resistance to help them push onto the bed. These customers may find they need a stool or bed rails to make movement on a memory foam mattress easier.