You put a lot of time, energy, and money into finding the perfect new mattress for your needs and wants. Your goal is certainly to have it last the full eight to 10 years. What if there is a problem before then, though? If the issue has to do with how the mattress was made, it’s often covered by your warranty. That’s a relief!
What Warranty Does My Mattress Have?
You can expect high-quality materials like steel, Talalay latex, wool, pima cotton, Tempur foam, and a high-grade wood foundation to last a long time. If, for whatever reason, it doesn’t, the warranty steps in to remedy the situation and get you the perfect mattress you should have had in the first place.
Today's mattresses are designed to retain a firm, comfortable shape for long periods of time. Occasional mistakes at the factory are made, even with the best brands in the world. Because the warranty comes from the manufacturer and not through us, each warranty will be a little bit different, although most cover you for at least 10 years. For example, each Stearns & Foster mattress is made in the USA and comes with a warranty that lasts for 10 full years. This means that for 10 years after you purchase your new mattress from Stearns & Foster, if it has a defect covered under warranty, they will replace or repair it.
PranaSleep offers 10-year full and 20-year prorated warranties on their luxury mattresses. If there’s a problem with your new PranaSleep mattress, it will be covered by the mattress warranty without issue. Serta mattresses come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty that covers several general defects. Sagging or sinking are the most common mattress defects covered under this warranty.
What Does a Mattress Warranty Cover?
Mattress warranties provide you with some protection against mishaps during your ownership. For example, it’s common for one of these to protect against defects in the mattress’s material, problems with the workmanship, broken or bent coils, seam tears, cracks in the foam, tears in the material, or an excessive degree of mattress sagging. For the most part, common damage that occurs due to wear and tear and staining isn’t covered.
Effectively, mattress warranties ensure that you’re not receiving a defective mattress or one that will degrade before its time due to no fault of your own. A warranty also ensures that you receive your mattress as you expect to receive it. Most mattress warranties protect you from receiving an unacceptable mattress that was damaged during the delivery process.
Warranty durations on mattresses vary. For example, it’s relatively easy to find mattress warranties that will cover the first five years of ownership, but there are manufacturers that also provide 10- or 20-year warranties. While it’s somewhat rare, there are manufacturers out there that offer lifetime warranties so that you can have a mattress replaced or repaired if there are unnoticed defects at any time. As a general rule, warranty periods begin on the mattress's purchase or delivery date.
Shop All MattressesWhat Is a Mattress Warranty Void?
While mattress warranties cover a lot of damage types that can happen through no fault of your own, it’s also possible to void this type of warranty. For example, if you remove the proof of purchase, which comes in a tag form, you may be violating the warranty on the product. Additionally, most mattress warranties cover only the original purchaser, so if you sell or give the mattress to another person, this will also void most warranties.
Finally, as we mentioned previously, most warranties cover only problems that you’re not responsible for. So, effectively, if you damage the mattress by spilling liquids on it, staining it, tearing the materials, or damaging the frame, or it becomes infested with insects such as bedbugs, this will completely void the warranty.
What many people don’t know is that you can also void the warranty if you fail to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. For example, many manufacturers have instructions on flipping the mattress head to foot to reduce wear. Not following these instructions can and will void the warranty.
How to Avoid Voiding Your Warranty
If your mattress has a liquid stain on it, this isn’t covered by your warranty. There’s more, though. If your mattress has a stain, nothing is covered by the warranty. Any type of damage done once the mattress is at your house means the entire warranty is voided. If there was a manufacturing issue from the factory, but the mattress has been damaged in your home, you wouldn’t be able to take advantage of the warranty that would have otherwise been valid. You don’t want this to happen. This is why a mattress protector is so important.
How to Choose a Mattress Protector
A mattress protector does one important thing — it protects your mattress! Your mattress wasn’t cheap, and you certainly want to do what you can to make sure your mattress lasts as long as possible. An accident can happen in a second, whether it’s spilling wine or your new puppy thinking your bed is their new potty. You’re looking for something that shields your mattress against spills and stains. That’s precisely what a mattress protector was designed to do.
We sell dozens of mattress protectors, both in our stores and online. While we recommend purchasing a mattress protector at the same time as your mattress so you don’t go even one night without the protection you need, you can always add one later. One of our favorites that we often recommend is the PranaSleep Organic Mattress Pad. This 300-thread-count organic cotton mattress pad comes with a 10-year warranty, so you’ll know that your mattress is protected for the entire time you have it.
We also carry mattress protectors from top brands like Luonto, Malouf, and PureCare as well as our own City Mattress DreamFit Dreamcool Waterproof Mattress Protector. It’s so good that we put our name on it! Which is the best mattress protector for you? The choice is yours. That being said, we do recommend that you purchase the best product you can afford. Mattresses typically go for well over $1,000 while a mattress pad costs around $100 or even less.
At City Mattress, we sell mattress brands that offer some of the best warranty options in the industry. While these mattresses are all expertly designed and well-made, occasional issues do occur. Spending a little bit now can prevent you from needing to spend hundreds or even thousands on a new mattress after a significant spill. If you accidentally spill your coffee on your bed, you’ll be so glad you took this extra precaution.
