When shopping for a mattress and box spring, return policies and warranties should be given careful consideration before making your selection. But the most essential feature should be how it suits your sleeping setup.
Box springs provide mattresses with a sturdy foundation, absorb shock to reduce wear, and offer height to make getting in and out easier. While innerspring mattresses work best with this setup, there are other viable solutions.
Online Shopping
There’s good news: mattress shopping online has never been simpler. Thanks to an increasing number of retailers dedicated solely to selling mattresses and thereby decreasing overall costs for delivery as well as returns, purchasing online mattress sets is easier than ever before.
Shopping online for mattresses and box springs has many advantages over shopping in-person, including being done from the convenience of your own home. Reviews, photos, videos and return policies/warranties are all accessible features to consider when making this important purchase decision.
Box springs are a type of bed foundation that elevates and supports mattresses from the floor, typically made out of wooden or metal with coils inside, covered by fabric for breathability and covered in breathable fabric. A box spring’s primary purpose is to extend the lifespan of mattresses by absorbing shocks and wear from sleep, as well as making getting in and out easier by providing extra height.
When shopping for a box spring, consider its material and weight capacity. When looking for one that will hold up under the weight of both you and anyone sleeping on it, find one with quality construction that supports its weight as well as that of others sleeping there. Look out for models made with hypoallergenic fabrics or organic materials; these may help people who suffer from allergies. Also take into consideration its coil gauge count to ensure it will stand the test of time.
If you enjoy the bounce and support provided by traditional innerspring mattresses, search for a box spring with coil count and gauge that match those found in your mattress. A higher coil count and gauge will offer better support; conversely, lower ones could result in gradual sagging over time.
For those looking to forgo the box spring altogether, quality foundations in various sizes and shapes – including low-profile options – are still available. Furthermore, platform bed frames also provide similar support.
Return Policies
Ultimately, should you decide you don’t like your mattress purchase, it is crucial that you know its return policy prior to making your decision. Some companies require up to 30-60 nights of sleep before accepting returns; others provide full money-back guarantees with up to 365 night trial periods available for some beds.
If your mattress is defective or sent to the wrong size, you should be eligible to return it free of charge; however, you may incur a shipping and handling fee.
Most retailers offer in-store returns for purchases made in person; others provide mail returns. In either case, to return an item you’ll need the original receipt and packaging as well as confirmation that the mattress remains undamaged.
When making online purchases, always refer to the store website to learn about their return policies. Most retailers provide a 30-day window; some may extend this further. Always read all fine print for any exclusions that might apply.
Many companies recycle or donate discarded mattresses to charities that help the environment, providing those in need with access to comfortable bedding. Others resell discarded mattresses at discounted rates directly to new customers.
Before returning a mattress, contact customer service to explore your options and discuss potential restocking fees – some companies charge up to 20% of purchase price as a restocking fee; avoid such companies as their business practices may be questionable.
Big Lots offers an easy and hassle-free return policy, allowing customers to return any mattress they are unsatisfied with within 30 days of its delivery in-store or by mail. Funds received as returns will be converted into merchandise credits or store credits that you can apply towards future purchases.
Mattresses that have been opened and expanded may still be returned, provided you keep their receipt and box. As an alternative solution, consider exchanging it for another model instead of trying to return an unwanted one.
Warranty
Warranty provides peace of mind that a product will be repaired or replaced if it becomes defective, making it one of the most essential features to look for when searching for mattresses. A warranty ensures you won’t end up spending a large amount only to find out later it wasn’t right after all!
Most mattress companies publish their warranties online, in stores and various other places – like retail partners and mattress tags – with details on length, coverage and requirements for filing claims. It is wise to read them thoroughly to understand what’s covered as well as how you can file one.
Before purchasing any type of mattress cover, it is a wise idea to read over its warranty thoroughly. Some covers may only protect the exterior materials while not offering full protection to internal components – this can become problematic in case of spills or other forms of damage. The best way to maximize the life and use of your mattress is to place it on a sturdy foundation such as box spring. This will prevent indentations or sagging over time and extend its lifespan significantly.
Box springs with reinforced slats provide more support than a standard foundation or platform bed frame, and are typically taller for easier getting in and out of bed. While more expensive, box springs will last longer while providing firmer mattress feel.
Before making your purchase decision, it’s essential to carefully review the warranty. Warranties cover defects in material or construction of mattresses but only when certain criteria are met; for instance, sagging mattresses won’t qualify as defective as long as they fall within manufacturer guidelines for how far off their snap lines they can sag in specific locations.
Other physical defects that could nullify a warranty include premature indentations or depressions in the surface of a mattress, problems with inner components like seams or stitches, or visible defects with its outer covering. It’s important to ensure clarity as to what qualifies as a defect so as to avoid confusion over who determines what qualifies.
Weight Capacity
Box springs provide your mattress with a sturdy foundation and help minimize wear-and-tear, as well as adding height to the bed for easier in and out access. Before making your decision, be sure to consider their respective weight capacities to make sure both can meet your sleep habits as well as those who might use your bed during its lifetime.
Weight capacity of a box spring depends on its construction and number and size of slats; for a firmer spring, choose those with more steel slats that are spaced farther apart. Also important are coil gauge and count when selecting high-quality springs that will last long term.
Box springs are commonly used with traditional innerspring mattresses and work best with metal frame beds; however, you can also use them with wood or slatted platform beds for maximum support. Look for models that feature higher coil counts and thicker wire.
Some individuals forgoing the traditional box spring altogether and placing their mattress directly on a foundation or the floor can save cost while providing a sleeker design, but doing so may compromise its lifespan and may void its warranty. If this is your approach, try investing in either a bunkie board or low profile alternative instead, typically approximately half as tall but offering support to your mattress in its place.
Box springs come in multiple sizes, from twin and twin XL through full, queen, king and California king. Most can be purchased as either one-piece or split options to make them easier to maneuver through tight spaces in your home; larger sizes such as king are often split due to fitting through standard doorways as a single unit.
