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Linda - Coils popping in my Spring Air Mattress

Linda writes:
 
 
I recently found your site, and am very appreciative of the advice you
give concerning mattress selection. I recently purchased a Spring Air
mattress, less than 6 months ago. About a month and a half ago, I heard
a couple of the springs inside "pop", and now there is a noticeable
divet in the mattress toward one side. I know this should not be "normal
wear and tear". I have tried turning the "no flip" mattress, according
to the suggestions made by the company, but am experiencing severe lower
back, shoulder, and hip pain. Needless to say, I am not satisfied. I
have been looking at the Sealy Posturepedic Line of mattresses. I am a
thin person, body weight approx. 130lbs./ 5 ft. 8in. I do suffer from
lower back and hip pain from time to time, that started when my old
mattress became completely worn after almost 15 years(and I purchased
the Spring Air).What suggestions do you have for a Sealy Posturepedic
that would be good for my back and lower hips, not too expensive, and is
designed with "breathable" materials that won't increase my body heat.
Also, I noticed, trying a personal experiment-sleeping on this mattress
with no bedding, it seemed as if the mattress was absorbent of my
natural body oils. Even with bed sheets, the effect is the same, as if
the mattress materials are absorbant, and I wake up physically parched
(skin and body). In addition, do you have any suggestions for possible
recourse concerning the issues with my Spring Air? Thank you.
 
Hi Linda,
Coils going "POP" in the mattress is a sure sign of a defect. You should call your retailer and register the complaint. Most likely, they will send an inspector to check it out. Once thay have authorization to exchange it, you should be able to select whatever you want. Of course, there may be a price difference. But it's certainly better than buying outright.


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Heather - A happy Stearns & Foster mattress customer

Heather writes:
 
Hi Peter, I must give the biggest shout out to you and your company. I
e-mailed you several times three years or so ago, and you always replied
with excellent information. We ended up purchasing a bed from you and it
was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Every night is heaven in
my bed.In fact, it has made vacation difficult because nothing beats the
bed you recommended for me and my husband. We ended up with a Stearns
and Foster Plush Lucas Park and can never thank you enough. 
From your advice, through the ordering and delivery process, everything went
smoothly and I couldn't be happier with the buying experience. That said,
now the time has come for our daughter to get a bed. She is just turning
three years old and is very tall. She outgrew her toddler bed already! I
am not sure what type of mattress to go with. I was thinking either
Sealy or Stearns and Foster, but am not sure. Do you have any
recommendations for a mattress that will last as she continues to grow?
Thanks!! Heather 

Thank you Heather, I couldn't be more pleased to hear that.
If staying with S&F, which is a whole lot better than the Posturepedics, I'd suggest the 
less expensive Heidi in luxury Plush. It's more than enough mattress to see her through
the rest of her childhood and well into her college years.
It is more mattress than what is normally purchased of a three year old.
Here's the link to that and we'll be more than happy to again, have the opportunity to see to your mattress needs.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Plush/



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Dickey - S&F Private Vineyard Villa Firm Latex Mattress

Dickey writes:

 

I am looking at a new Stearns and Foster, all latex, queen bed, called
Private Vineyard Villa Firm. It is priced at $2899 list. Do you have any experience
with this model? Also, I am concerned that many Latex Mattresses I have
looked at in the local stores are sagging after only a few months of
being on the floor. The Natural Response by King Koil is sagging on the
floor. At the stores, I was told they have stopped carrying
Natures Rest because of poor customer satisfaction. Do you have any
thoughts on the durability of Latex and then the S&F mentioned above.
Thanks, Dickey 

Hi Dickey,
Many of the off brand manufacturers look to cut corners where they can. Most are layers of latex on a block of poly foam...latex hybrids sold as latex.
The S&F Private Vineyard is the same as our River View Villa. You'll usually pay more in stores. The price you were quote as "List", is in fact, an inflated price. 
We've sold tons of Sealy's and S&F latex beds over the past 10 years with a warranty clain rate of 1/10 of 1%. That rate is far below any other bed available anywhere. 
Delivery is available from us to all 48 states. 
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Private-Vineyard-Villa-Firm-/
BTW, Nature's Rest has gone out of business.

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Pan - A Stearns & Foster latex mattress for a slender man?

Pan writes:

Hello Pete! :D

Can you please recommend me a mattress?

I'm 23 years old male. I'm 5'11 and  154lbs so I think I'm pretty thin.

Due to being sedentary (I think), I got some arthritis. I have mild shoulder pain (from lifting), elbow pain, wrist pain, knee pain. Knee pain from basketball during high school. Cartilage wearing out. I don't feel the pain for the whole day though. They come and go. I have back pain when the bed is too soft. I sleep on my side, usually with things to cuddle and I always put a pillow between my legs. ( but I still think that sleeping on the side also contributes to my shoulder pain )

I read through you posts and thought you recommend Sealy Latex but I can't find those types that you recommend. Those river or beach ones..

So which one do you recommend me now? Are you going to recommend me buying firm mattress and soft topper? Which ones do you think are good for me and why?

Thank you, Pan

Hi Pan,

You can't go wrong with latex, if you can afford it. It is the best, most comfortable and most durable material available.

The Sealy latex mattresses you mentioned are now marketed under the Stearns & Foster label.

The one I believe you'll enjoy the most is the ultra plush, called Ocean View Villa.

Normally, I wouldn't recommend one this plush, but given you aches and pains and slender build, I believe it is your best choice from among that latex line. Here is the link to that mattress.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Tuscan-Summer-Villa-Ultra-Plush-/ 

If, however, the price is more than you had in mind, I have another choice for you to consider.

It is a World Class Simmons Beautyrest, the Raleigh in the Plush/Firm Pillowtop. Here again, a pillowtop is not the kind of mattress I would normally recommend, but there are exceptions to every rule and your particular set of circumstances are the exception. Here is a link to that mattress.  

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18761/ 

Lastly, there is the option for a firmer mattress with a soft layer of latex as a topper, which you had mentioned.

Normally, the 2" soft topper is enough, but I feel that you are among the few who would benefit from the 3".

Since the latex topper increases the longevity of the mattress, as well as soften the surface, you can get away with a much less expensive mattress for use under the topper.

Here are two such mattresses that I like a lot, at a lower price point. And also, a link to the toppers.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-2011-Beautyrest-Classic-Adamsville-Plush-Firm-Euro-Top-/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posture-Promo-Beckenham-Plush-Level-I/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/ 

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Steven - Replacing a 20 year old Sealy foam mattress

Thank you for providing this service. I cannot believe the timing on this but I suspect it was almost 20 years ago that I purchased at sears a Sealy Posturepedic Premium Elite Opal Polyurethane Foam full size mattress. I have tried several times over the last 5 years to find a similar bed; as I recall the foam category used to be just a simple alternative to springs etc. Now "foam" sends sales people talking about a hundreds of options. I only know that this 20 year old bed has not shown much wear and is extremely comfortable. Any help you can offer would be appreciated and if it is possible to replace it with your company, I will. I am not especially price sensitive.

 

Hi Steven,

An all poly foam mattress wouldn't normally last that long. To be sure, please look at the white label that is sewn into one of the seams in the back of the mattress. It will give the percentages of materials used. I ask, because only latex tends to last that long.

Regardless, in today's market, only latex will last that long. As you've noticed while shopping, things have changed quite a bit in the last 20 years.

If you want a coilless mattress, latex is the best of them. Even here, though, you have to be careful, There are a lot of, so-called, latex mattresses that have very little latex in them. Here is a link to the S&F latex line, with levels 2 and above using a latex core. 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Luxury-Latex-Collection/
We also carry a two-sided latex mattress. www.themattressexpert.com/Therapedic-100-Natural-Latex/ 

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James - Sealy Posturepedic Reserve level 9 firm

James writes:

hi, we have a sealy pp crown jewel opal elite firm from about 10 years ago, what is their closest model to this mattress now? thanks, james

Hi James,
That would be the Posturepedic Reserve level 9 firm, (Concierge Club).http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posturepedic-Concierge-Club/
There's no time to waste on that. The line is about to undergo a dramatic change. This mattress will be gone before Summer.
The coil system has not changed in the past 10 years. It will soon.
The change you will notice is that they aren't 2 sided anymore....for the last 5 years.
 
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Sealy Posturepedic Level 7 & 9 Mattresses

Hi! My husband and I LOVE the Sealy Winslow Park Ultra plush mattress that we have - What would be the closest 2011 model?

 

Hi,

Look at levels 7 and 9 in the Reserve Series. Both come in ultra plush. There isn't a lot of difference between them...just a little more padding in the level 9.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posturepedic/

 

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RB - Looking for a mattress on a budget

hi I'm on a limited budget, looking to spend around $800 for a queen mattress set. We generally like a firmer mattress - what do you recommend?

 

Hi RB,
The best buy at that price is the Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Concierge Club in cushion firm. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posturepedic-Concierge-Club--18467/

 

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Looking for a Mattress for a 70 Yr old couple

Hello,

I am trying to help my parents find a good king size mattress.  I was looking at the Sealy Posturepedic Sycamore Point Luxury Firm or the Conformatic Rhodes Firm.  One of the biggest complaints I hear from my parents is about one moving and waking the other.  Right now they are on a queen mattress so I know a king would help that situation, but I also thought that maybe an individually pocketed coil mattress would help.  Should I also be looking at the stearns and foster individual coil mattresses and do you think they would need a softer mattress than the 2 I mentioned?  My parents are in their 70s and both have minor neck and back problems. Their weight is in the 140s.

Thanks

 

Hi,
The Rhodes is a good choice for those who are looking for a two sided mattress. Two sided mattresses need to be flipped...not a job for 140 lb. 70 year olds.
The Stearns & Foster is likely your better option here. The individually pocketed coils will reduce motion transfer, compared to the interlocked coils in the Posturepedic.
At their weights, there's no reason to spend more than for the starting model Blisswood. I believe they would enjoy the luxury plush over the luxury firm, but that would be their call.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Luxury-Collection/

 

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Sharon - Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Warranty Help

Sirs,

We bought a Sealy Mattress 08-22-08. We really loved it up
 until a year ago. The MATTRESS and SPRINGS have completely fallen a-part. I
 have asked the store that we bought it to HELP, but they did nothing.I would
 like a REP. to come see it. Please let me know as soon as possible. The
 name of the mattress is Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Notable Cushion FIRM. I
 hope you will take care of this. We would like to buy another Mattress from
 Sealy. Thank You, Sharon 

Hi Sharon,
There are 2 Sealy plants in CA.
Northern CA, Richmond...1-800-827-5927
Southern CA, South Gate..1-323-567-7781
 
Look on the white label sewn into the bach seam of your mattress. It will tell you which of these plants made your mattress.

 

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