Best Time to Buy a New Mattress
Wondering when is the best time of year to buy a new mattress? Well, that’s a great question! Retailers offer many specials throughout the year, and some are worth waiting for!
Mattress retailers typically offer savings and incentives around major holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day. There are also deals during the spring when companies clean out their inventories to make way for next year's models. In addition to the timing, your location, mattress size, and the type of mattress you prefer also affect the price of your mattress.How to Know if Your Mattress Needs Replacing
The best time to buy a mattress is when you realize you need one, no matter what time of year. Several indicators will signal when it is time to start researching and shopping for an upgrade.
Signs of mattress aging:
- Your body is your most clear indicator of how your mattress is performing. If you are tossing and turning in the middle of the night or waking up with aches and pains, your mattress is likely the culprit.
- Mattresses that are seven to 10 years old are probably reaching the end of their lifetimes.
- Give your mattress a once over by checking sleeping areas for lumps, sagging, weird indentations, or other signs of wear.
- A sure sign is when the mattress edges collapse under pressure.
- You sleep better when in a different bed than in your bed at home.
- You experience symptoms of dust allergies. Even mattresses protected with a cover eventually get filled with dust, dust mites, and (ick!) dust mite waste.
Cost of a Mattress
Pricing of a mattress varies depending on the brand, materials, and size of a mattress. King and queen mattresses will be at the higher end of the price spectrum and full and twin mattresses will be on the lower end. The materials that make up your mattress tend to have the biggest impact on price. Mattresses made from cheaper materials tend not to last as long and will show signs of wear in a relatively short timeframe. Higher-end mattresses will last longer and offer a better feel than their cheaper counterparts. Traditional innerspring or memory foam mattresses are best for those with a smaller budget. Hybrid and latex mattresses typically cost more because of the raw material costs and they require a more complicated manufacturing process. Memory foam mattresses are not created equally, though. The denser three- to four-pound foams will last longer and can actually save you money in the long run.
It’s wise to buy the highest-quality mattress you can afford, as it will pay for itself in the long run.Higher-quality mattresses tend to remain supportive and indentation-free for up to 15 years. Cheaper memory foam mattresses can start breaking down in as little as two years, forcing you to buy two mattresses when you could have just purchased one! Choosing a mattress that you will sleep on for seven to 10 years can feel daunting, but the Mattress World Northwest sleep specialists are highly trained and will help you make the right decision. [cta id="shop"]
Best Holiday Mattress Deals
Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Black Friday/Cyber Monday are typically the biggest holidays offering savings on mattresses.Here’s a breakdown of the main holidays that retailers offer discounts:
- President’s Day is typically the first major holiday sale of the year.
- Memorial Day sales typically begin a week before the holiday weekend.
- 4th of July savings usually begin well before the holiday and will often extend a week or two into July.
- Labor Day/Back to School sales happen in September and can be an excellent opportunity to find package deals on mattress and bedding sets.
- Many retailers offer savings for Veteran’s Day, especially those with beds they are discontinuing in the new year.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year, and mattress retailers will offer aggressive discounts to compete for your business.
On top of discounted prices, retailers will often throw in freebies like mattress protectors, bases, or other useful sleep items. Adjustable foundations are becoming all the rage these days, as people work remotely and generally spend more time at home. Combined with the health benefits for sufferers of sleep apnea, reflux, and other disorders, adjustable bases make your bed more than just a place to sleep. Be on the lookout for free adjustable base upgrades during some of the bigger sales.
Best Season to Buy a New Mattress
There is no “best month” to buy a mattress, as there are great mattress deals year-round, especially around holidays. Besides holidays, you can find deals shortly after the new year and again around March and April when retailers are cleaning out inventory to make way for a wave of newer models.Buying a Mattress In-Store or Online
Online and in-store purchases have advantages and drawbacks,depending on your preferences. Mattress World Northwest makes shipping the mattress to your new home easy, no matter how you purchase it. We offer a 60-day comfort guarantee, and the mattress warranty protects you against defects, premature aging, or other issues. Each manufacturer has their own warranty specifics, so read the fine print before purchasing.
Advantages to buying online:
- Faster
- Easily browse selection
- No need to leave the house
Advantages to buying in-store:
- Test out before you buy
- More opportunities to save money (i.e., floor models, special in-store promotions)
- Get advice from sleep specialists
Tips for Finding Deals on Mattresses
A few extra shopping tactics that can help reduce or justify the cost of a mattress include:- Look for closeout or overstock deals, or purchase in a bundle if you need additional things like a foundation or bedding.
- Some retailers offer free disposal of your old mattress, saving you the hassle of disposing of it yourself.
- Expand your search to locations that are outside of major cities.
- Find discounts on mattress bundles at brick-and-mortar stores.
- Purchase at a fundraising event, as some proceeds go towards a charitable cause!