Because the Sleep Number Select Comfort Bed is so heavily advertised, it's a well known product and one of the best selling mattresses in the United States. Select Comfort has a 24-hour website, full-service customer sales telephone line and over 478 retail locations, all selling their products. But, does it work?



For a high-level overview of the pros and cons associated with a Select Comfort bed, 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.

This unique feature is operated and controlled using a discreet set of remote controls which are tucked behind the bed and can be programmed with specific settings.

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 biggest drawback to the Select Comfort Bed is the "trench" effect created when both sides are inflated to a moderate to full firmness setting. Once the dual air chambers are inflated, a dip is created in the middle of the bed. Many sleepers find themselves rolling into this dip or fighting against it. So, if your spouse and you both prefer a firmer bed, you may be better off simply searching for a quality, traditional mattress that you both like.

The second major con against the Select Comfort bed is the mold problem that has recently developed into a large-scale, class-action lawsuit. Basically, because the Select Comfort Sleep Number system sucks air inside the mattress, it also sucks in atmospheric moisture, allergens and mold spores. These spores then take root inside the mattress, spreading and becoming a major health hazard.

Cost of the Sleep Number Mattress

There are six models of Sleep Number mattresses that range from the Sleep Number 3000 basic model to the deluxe, luxury Sleep Number 9000.

Prices for the Select Comfort Bed will range from approximately $450 for a basic, twin-sized Sleep Number 3000 all the way to $4700 for a Sleep Number 9000 King Size with all the included accessories.

Where to Buy

Interested consumers can purchase a Select Comfort bed right from the company's website or visit any one of the brand's 478 retail locations across the United States and Canada. If you opt to test one of their beds and decide to return it during the 30-day trial period, you will be responsible for return delivery charges.