For a brief review of the Select Comfort bed, including benefits and drawbacks, keep reading.

Benefits and Features

The most significant benefit of the Sleep Number mattress is the dual air chamber system that lets individual sleepers set the inflation and firmness levels for their own side of the bed. So, if mom likes the bed soft and dad likes it firm, a compromise can be reached.

Users operate a remote that controls an air pump on the bed, which then sucks air into or out of the mattress’ air chamber.

Other benefits or features of the Select Comfort bed are the company’s 20-year limited warranty and the 30-day trial guarantee.

Cons of the Sleep Number System

The most common complaint made by unhappy Select Comfort bed consumers is that the bed produces what’s called a “trench effect.” Basically, if both sides are inflated to a higher firmness level, an indentation is created in the middle of the bed. That kind of uneven sleeping surface can make for an uncomfortable night’s sleep as you and your spouse roll into one another.

The other major complaint from a number of Select Comfort bed consumers is the formation of mold inside the mattress. Because the Sleep Number bed sucks air inside the mattress, it also sucks in atmospheric moisture and mold spores. A class action lawsuit is currently being filed against the company due to a number of consumers finding mold inside their mattresses. This mold has led to lung and allergy problems that has adversely affected the health of the complainants.

Cost of the Sleep Number Mattress

Select Comfort makes six different Sleep Number beds, beginning with the Sleep Number 3000 and going up to the Sleep Number 9000, the brand’s luxury model.

The Sleep Number 9000 can retail for as much as $4700 with full accessories and features, while the Sleep Number 3000 can cost as little as $500 for a twin-sized basic model.

Where to Buy

To buy a Select Comfort bed, visit their website for immediate purchasing and financing, or you can go to one of their over 470 retail stores across North America. Should you choose one of their mattresses for the 30-night test, note that payment of all return delivery charges will be yours if you decide not to keep it.