Amerisleep Adjustable Bed

So, you’ve finally found your perfect mattress, pillow, and bedding. You’re ready for a good night’s rest, but there’s one more thing you need before you get there–a foundation for your bed.

An adjustable base takes your bed foundation a step further, allowing you to control the ergonomics of the bed, giving you relief from heartburn, back pain, sciatica, and other sleep-disrupting conditions. 

Besides all the potential health benefits you can glean from an adjustable bed, it also improves your sleep quality, and who doesn’t want that? With the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed, you can set a sleep alarm and use ambient lights attached to the bed to get around instead of turning on a blinding light that can disrupt your sleep. When you’re not sleeping, an adjustable base comes in handy if you just want to sit up and read or watch TV in bed without damaging your posture.

Below we’ll review the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed in more detail as well as go over what you can expect to find if you’re in the market for an adjustable bed. 

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Amerisleep Adjustable Bed

The Amerisleep Adjustable Bed, made by Leggett & Platt, offers several features designed to help you sleep better. It replaces the need for a cumbersome box spring and its programmable positions allow you to adjust the shape and feel of the bed with a capacitive-touch remote. You can even download an app to your phone, giving you complete control of the bed. Plus, it comes with options such a sleep timer, gentle-wake alarm, and more.

Here’s a breakdown of some the features in the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed and their benefits:

Why Buy an Adjustable Bed?

Perhaps you didn’t know an adjustable bed was an option before your research led you to this article, but they can be incredibly helpful to those who use them. They are obviously unlike traditional bed frames or platforms because you plug them in and use a remote control to recline or incline them to various positions, including a flat position. On top of the benefits that come with very specific customization, if you or your partner suffer from heartburn, snoring, joint pain, alignment issues, restless leg syndrome, or other similar problems, an adjustable bed can make your sleeping experience much more comfortable. We’ll go over a few of those conditions below and how an adjustable bed may alleviate these issues.

Chronic Pain

Just because you suffer from chronic pain does not mean you are an instant candidate for an adjustable bed. In fact, buying a cheap or low-quality adjustable bed can worsen your pain. A mattress that addresses your issues may be enough. However, if you’re looking for a bed you can move to an incline, releasing pressure on your legs and neck, an adjustable bed may be a good fit. According to Spine Health, there are a few back conditions that may especially benefit from using an adjustable bed:

• Degenerative spondylolisthesis: Latin for “slipped vertebral body,” this occurs when one spinal vertebra slips over the one below it. Ouch! People with this condition may find that sleeping in a reclining position with support under the knees can reduce pain or discomfort in their back. An adjustable bed can help with this since it allows you to lift your legs and sleep on a reclined surface. 
• Osteoarthritis: this type of arthritis occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of joints become worn down and inflamed. It appears most commonly in the neck, lower back, knees, hands, and hips. Osteoarthritis sufferers can use an adjustable bed for more support, but it’s important they also choose a mattress that can alleviate rather than exacerbate their pain and cradle pressure points properly. 
• Spinal stenosis: More common in older folks, spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces between your spinal vertebrae narrow, putting pressure on your spine and back. If you have this condition, you may feel more relief bending forward rather than standing or lying straight. An adjustable bed allows you to sleep on an incline, releasing some pressure on your spine and back.

Heartburn and Digestive Issues

Heartburn and acid reflux makes it difficult to sleep through a whole night. Sleeping at an incline of 6-8 inches seems to be the ideal if you’re dealing with an upset stomach, but who wants to sleep in a chair all night? Better to have a bed that you can adjust to an upright position. This will help settle your stomach and calm down those pesky acids keeping you up all night. Your esophagus should be higher than your stomach so acids remain in the stomach. Reflux can also cause coughing and snoring, conditions which an elevated bed can help with. 

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

As we mentioned earlier, the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed comes with a “snore” button on its remote. What does this do exactly? Well, it lifts the bed to a slight angle, causing the snorer to readjust and breathe normally. While an adjustable bed is not a replacement for a CPAP machine or other sleep apnea treatments, it can take away some of the discomfort sleep apnea-sufferers deal with while they’re trying to sleep.

Complete Customization

Even if you don’t deal with pesky health problems, an adjustable bed is an awesome way to elevate your sleeping experience. Maybe you like sitting up to watch TV in bed, or you just want to read a book before turning out the lights. An adjustable bed essentially turns your mattress into a temporary, comfortable seat, improving your posture and allowing you to stay in bed for all your favorite evening activities instead of moving to the couch. You can use the touch-screen remote to move your body into a zero-gravity, weightless position, alleviating strain on your muscles, helping with circulation, and just giving your body a break.  

Pros and Cons

Other Factors to Consider

What About Aesthetic?

You may be wondering if an adjustable bed is going to disrupt the feng shui of your bedroom. After all, those things are clunky and awkward, right? Well, the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed has a MicroHook™ retention system, eliminating the need for that unsightly retainer bar at the foot of the bed (also known as the “hospital bar”). The attractive slate gray base blends in seamlessly with any room decor. 

Cost

Yes, an adjustable bed is a big investment and you shouldn’t take it lightly. Conversely, buying a cheaper adjustable bed may end up costing you in sleepless nights and more pain. A few things will factor into the cost of an adjustable bed: the warranty, materials, and any additional features (massaging, lights, alarms, and so on). The average price for an adjustable bed is between $1,000 and $3,500, with more expensive models including a lot more features or a generous warranty. If you’d like White Glove Delivery and assembly, that usually adds a bit more to the cost of the bed.

Returns and Warranties 

You should pay special attention to the warranty because an adjustable bed is prone to breaking down since it has mechanical parts–and technology is so notoriously fickle! The Amerisleep Adjustable Bed comes with a 25-year warranty that protects against defects in materials or workmanship. A 20-year warranty is the average length for most adjustable beds, but they all have conditions, so look into these carefully. 

Most mattress companies offer a sleep trial and returns within that window, but bed foundations do not usually come with the same benefit. On top of that, they don’t come with returns. You may be able to exchange a faulty model for a different one, but that can include some hefty shipping fees. Keeping all these things in mind, do plenty of research before you buy your adjustable bed so you’re not dealing with sunk costs. 

Best Mattress Types for Adjustable Beds

Earlier in the article, we mentioned that certain beds may not be suitable for adjustable beds due to their construction. If you are buying an adjustable bed and a mattress from two different companies and/or manufacturers, take care to do your research. Mattresses are returnable within their sleep trial window, but adjustable beds usually are not and they don’t come with a sleep trial. 

Another thing to note when looking at compatible mattresses is how an adjustable bed moves: the head and foot sections can be lifted between 40-70 degrees. With that said, there are a few mattress types that should work well with adjustable beds (and a few that might not work).

Memory Foam

Memory foam is naturally pliable and moldable, so it is the most popular mattress used with adjustable beds. Memory foam mattresses are also a popular option for pain sufferers who can use the additional benefit of an adjustable bed, so it’s a win-win! Look for foam mattresses between 10-12 inches thick to be the most compatible with an adjustable bed. According to their website, all of the Amerisleep mattresses will work with their adjustable bed frame, but the AS2, AS3, and AS4 models are the most popular to use due to their height (all 12”). 

Latex

Latex is popular because it is soft but bouncy like innerspring (but without the springs). Latex mattresses are quite similar to foam in their feel, so it should work with most adjustable beds, but some latex beds are quite stiff. Sticking to a mattress height of about 10-15 inches will ensure the bed is flexible enough without being too rigid. 

Innerspring

While not all innerspring mattresses are incompatible with adjustable beds, many are because they are a lot stiffer than latex or foam models. If you want to pair your innerspring mattress with an adjustable bed, make sure it’s at least 15” tall, not very stiff, and not an older innerspring model (if it’s incredibly inflexible, it’s probably an older model). 

Mattress Thickness

No matter the type of mattress you use with the adjustable bed, the mattress height or thickness needs to be within a certain range, otherwise, it will just be too inflexible. The ideal thickness is between 6”-14”. The more rigid the material, the thinner the mattress should be (if using it on an adjustable bed). 

Using the Adjustable Bed with an Existing Frame

If you already have a bed frame you’d like to use in conjunction with the adjustable bed, be sure to contact the adjustable bed company for further specifications on its compatibility. The Amerisleep Adjustable bed is built to work with most frames–just be sure to take accurate measurements before buying! The adjustable bed replaces the need for a foundation or box spring. 

Best Sleeping Positions for Adjustable Beds

Chances are you are pretty familiar with your sleeping position by now if you’re in the market for an adjustable bed. You know your sleeping preferences and you want to improve your overall experience. But will all sleeping positions be comfortable using an adjustable bed? Yes–depending on your mattress.

Stomach and Back Sleepers

Earlier, we said that the more firm your mattress, the thinner it should be in order to maintain some flexibility. If you are a back or stomach sleeper, chances are you are using a firmer mattress. If you’d like to pair that mattress with an adjustable bed frame, make sure the mattress is between 6-10” thick. 

Side and Combo Sleepers

Sometimes side and combination sleepers opt for a softer mattress, making it a lot thicker than others. Additionally, adding mattress toppers or comfort layers to the mattress make it even thicker, which can affect its flexibility. If you’re on a softer, thicker bed, make sure it’s no more than 15” thick for optimum compatibility with an adjustable frame.

Mattress Sizes

You may be wondering if all mattress sizes are compatible with an adjustable frame, and usually, they are. Again, if you are buying a mattress and an adjustable bed from two separate companies, you will want to contact both companies to make sure the two products will be compatible with each other (contacting them via phone is best). We recommend buying your mattress and frame from the same place if you can–some companies even offer a bundle price if you buy both together. Amerisleep offers a bundle price in their Amerisleep Bed Package, allowing you to choose from any of their five mattresses and the four sizes of the adjustable bed listed below. Currently, they only have the AS2, AS3, and AS4 mattresses listed as options with the bundle, but you can get the AS1 and AS5 by calling in your order. 

The Amerisleep Adjustable Bed comes in five sizes:

*Note: Amerisleep does not sell a Split California King size mattress, but if you purchase a California King mattress and a Split Adjustable Bed, the bundle will come with cables to attach the two adjustable frames together, allowing you to use the mattress with the bed frame. 

The Split King and California King bed frames will come as two separate frames, allowing both you and your partner to adjust your side of the mattress to your own preferences. 

Is an Adjustable Bed Right for You?

An adjustable bed can seem like a hefty investment due to all of the possible risks and the cost. However, if you suffer from any of the problems we outlined above, sleeping on an adjustable bed could bring benefits that outweigh the risks. Even if you don’t have health issues, an adjustable bed can make your overall sleep experience much more enjoyable. After all, everyone deserves a good night of rest.