Features You Can Expect to Find in an Adjustable Bed
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You've finally made the decision to purchase an adjustable bed for reasons ranging from medical to recreational comfort ones, and now the search begins. You have an idea of how adjustable bed work, but are not sure what kind of features to expect.
Adjustable beds come with a wide range of therapeutic and comfort features that range from a basic head and foot elevation "only" type of system, to one that can also be raised and lowered height wise to accommodate specialty needs. Comfort and convenience features on the opposite end of a "basic" system can include elaborate features such as being able to integrate with your computer's WI FI for programming functional operation of the adjustable bed including Blue Tooth interconnectivity. Add remote controlled memory presets of desired head and foot elevation, customized combination of soothing wave and vibrational intensity head to toe massage, temperature regulating capabilities, "Wall hugging" technology keeping the head of the bed parallel to the wall when raising the head of the bed, and wireless remote control convenience, you’re sure to find the right combination of comfort and therapeutic relief features to give you the best sleep experience possible in your new adjustable bed!
Comfort and convenience features for your new adjustable bed as important as they are, are only part of the equation when evaluating an adjustable bed. Construction and durability are essential considerations as well. Today's adjustable beds feature heavy duty motors and lift mechanisms to accommodate a wide range of body stature and weight, high gauge Powder Coated Carbon Steel frames with “unibody” welded seams, and high density plywood decking for excellent durability and support! Today’s adjustable beds have greatly evolved far beyond the old rugged metal looking hospital beds that come to mind when thinking about an adjustable bed. Adjustable beds today are aesthetically designed to look more like conventional box springs with custom fabric covering in various neutral tones that easily blend in with today’ different décor themes.
With all the comfort and conveniences available in today’s adjustable bed models, you might think that other basic feature considerations of usability were overlooked. "What do I do with my existing custom wood bed frame? Do I need special electrical wiring to use my adjustable bed? Can the height of the adjustable bed be raised or lowered to allow me to easily get in and out of the bed? These, and other related concerns were readily considered and addressed in the developmental and subsequent production phases of today’s adjustable bed manufacturers. The beds are designed and sized to be able to fit within the interior diameter of virtually all of rail bed, sleigh bed, or poster type bed frames. The adjustable beds are designed to operate on standard 110 volt grounded electrical outlets with the only other requirement being that a power surge protector be utilized for most manufacturer warranty requirement guidelines.
Adjustable beds today also feature a wide range of leg height options to meet a variety of user and custom bed frame integration needs. There are adjustable beds available that can be utilized without the need of support legs for custom applications such as placing on the deck of a platform bed with underneath storage, and can be placed directly on the floor allowing ease of ingress and egress for mobility challenged or shorter statured individuals needing a lower bed height.
Today’s adjustable beds offering all of the comfort, convenience, and aesthetic features that they do, greatly remove the stereotype of those who have had to use uncomfortable, noisy, and cumbersome hospital beds. The first time they use their new adjustable bed and experience all of the comfort and therapeutic benefits offered, including the best night’s sleep they ever had, confirms to them that transitioning from their old flat bed system to an adjustable one, was one of the best decisions they could have made to greatly improve their quality of life!
