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Adjustable Bed Base Reviews & Ratings → Based on Data From over 90 Actual Owners
Page last updated June 10, 2010
What You Need To Know
Adjustable bed bases / foundations generally rate respectably and similarly, according to our research involving over 90 actual owners.
Owners generally report that adjustable bases are at least somewhat effective in providing the benefits they are touted for, i.e., alleviation of back problems, GERD, poor circulation, swollen legs, arthritis, breathing difficulties, leg cramps, etc.
Main complaints involve mechanical breakdowns and less-than-generous warranty coverage and return policies.
About Our Research
The data comes from over 90 adjustable bed base owner experiences that were collected from diverse, credible sources. For more information about our research methodology, click here.
Our research on this page rates only adjustable bed bases / foundations / frames -- NOT the adjustable bed as a whole, meaning not the mattress. For mattress ratings based on data from over 9,100 actual owners, see mattress reviews and ratings.
Ratings For Adjustable Bed Bases / Foundations -- As a Group
Ratings are based on a sample size of at least 90 owners of various brands including but not necessarily limited to the brands rated in the section below.
Satisfaction rating |
79% |
Owners overall are more satisfied with their adjustable base than they are with their mattress, especially if the mattress is innerspring. |
Durable / longevity |
Fair-Good |
Mechanical nature of base means problems can and sometimes do arise over the course of ownership. 10-20% of owners report breakdown(s). |
Less
pain |
Good |
Strong advantage of adjustable bases. Back problems, reflux disease, poor circulation, swollen legs, arthritis, breathing difficulties and leg cramps are alleviated at least somewhat for over 25% of owners. |
| Price (queen, base only) | $1500-$3200 | More features mean higher price. |
Lightweight |
Poor |
Heavy weight a disadvantage of adjustable beds say at least 15% of owners. |
No noise |
Fair |
Noise from operation of motors is audible. About 10% of owners say too audible. |
Maintenance |
Good |
Little if any upkeep required. |
| Returns | Poor | Most sellers do not offer a trial period or accept returns for adjustable bases. Those that do accept returns require that you pay return (and sometimes original) shipping plus a possible restocking fee. This means returning one will often cost you several hundred dollars. |
| Warranties | Fair | Many owners feel misled. Most warranties are 20-year or even lifetime, but meaningful coverage may end after a few years. For example, the areas most likely to break, such as electrical components, are sometimes excluded from coverage after 3-5 years. For warranty details and comparison, click here. |
Adjustable Bed Base / Foundation Ratings -- By Manufacturer
Below are the major adjustable bed base manufacturers in alphabetical order.
| Adjustable Bed Base Manufacturer | % of owners satisfied / sample size |
Price (queen, no mattress) |
Better Business Bureau Rating |
Warranty Rating |
Return Policy |
Comments |
| Electropedic Beds (Model 585) | 100% / 4 | $1700+ | A | * * * * | 30 days, 20% restocking fee and you pay return shipping | Since 1964 |
| Flex-A-Bed | 100% / 3 | $1700- $3000 |
A+ | * * * * | 90-days money back minus return shipping | Custom built. Since 1969. Warranty transferable. |
| Leggett and Platt | 78% / 57 | $1300-$2800 | B | * * * | Depending on retailer -- no returns or 30 days minus return / original shipping. Restocking fee likely. | Since 1973. Largest maker of adjustable beds. Supplies Sleep Number, Craftmatic, Comfortaire, Simmons, others. |
| Med-Lift | NA | $1000+ | B- | * * * * | Depends on retailer | Since 1990. Available at Walmart.com which accepts returns. |
| Reverie | 100% / 11 | $1700+ | A+ | * * | Depending on retailer -- no returns or 30 days minus return / original shipping. Restocking fee likely. | Makes adjustable bed base for Tempurpedic Ergo. |