If you're like most Americans and Brits, you've seen the TV commercials for Craftmatic adjustable beds. You're familiar with the inviting scenes of couples lying in bed together; one sitting upright and working on a crossword puzzle, while the other is more reclined and watching television. The commercials are so tempting they almost make you want to jump in to the TV and climb into bed. Well, we know none of us can do that, but we can buy a Craftmatic adjustable bed of our own.
The History and Benefits of Craftmatic Adjustable Beds
The Craftmatic company began more than 40 years ago designing and building beds primarily for the healthcare industry. Today Craftmatic spans the entire continental United States as well as limited parts of Alaska and Hawaii. They also have international operations in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Since the company's founding, they have sold more than 1 million beds along with assorted bedroom accessories. It's no wonder that Craftmatic is the first name in adjustable electric beds.
Though it may sound incredibly obvious, the biggest advantage of a Craftmatic bed is the ability to adjust it. However, the adjustable portion of these beds have nothing to do with the mattress; what you're adjusting is the bed frame. You can elevate the head and back, elevate the legs and knees, or try any number of combinations. The adjustable bed frame allows for sitting upright in order to read, work on crafts and hobbies, and eat meals for those who are confined to bed. Adjusting the bed frame can also mean a better night's sleep for those with circulation problems who must have legs slightly elevated.
The Design of Craftmatic Adjustable Beds
Craftmatic adjustable beds are designed around the fact that the human spine is not straight; rather, it is more of an “S” shape. On a traditional flat bed, there is a gap between the arch of the spine and the bed surface, which is exacerbated by having the legs flat and straight. By slightly elevating the knees, as well as the back, that gap can be accommodated for in order to give greater comfort. Craftmatic adjustable beds are ideal for those confined to bed for long periods of time, because the adjustable nature helps to prevent bedsores.
Craftmatic offers a 30 day in-home trial program so customers can make sure they are happy with their new bed. However, the terms of the trial period do contain certain stipulations. For example, customers are given only 14 days from the end date of their trial period to contact the company and request a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number. That number will guarantee the customer a complete refund of the purchase price, but the customer must pay for return shipping. Depending on where you live, shipping could be as high as $500-$600 for a double unit.
The company provides three different limited warranty types, ranging from 1-year to a lifetime, depending on model and specific equipment. Warranty details are freely available on the company web site.