Customer Reviews

Sunbeam Imperial 140-Thread-Count Polyester Cotton Blend Comfort Heated Mattress Pad

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This is the third electric mattress pad we have had and it is by far my favorite. I bought it because of the auto-off feature. My spouse is not so good about remembering to turn it off and now I don't have to check it.

We use the European style of bedding: a comforter with a duvet cover and no top sheet. Making the bed literally takes a few seconds. However, this set-up is impossible with electric blankets, so we use the electric mattress pads. The first one had very noticeable wires. Now we are not "Princess and a Pea" people, but it was not comfortable. It had to be on for at least 15 minutes to feel any heat. Still, we used it for many years. Later I replaced it with a better one. Still, the wires were uncomfortable and it was slow to heat. I put an additional mattress pad on top of the heated one to make it more comfortable, which probably reduced the heat even further, but it cushioned the wires.

This model is really great. I do not feel any wires at all. It heats very quickly. Turn it on PH and it preheats at the top setting for 30 minutes, then goes to what you had it set at.

The only thing I don't like about this is that the plug in is on the top (horizontal)foot of the bed instead of on the (vertical) side. Our feet hit a hard plate. It is not unpleasant, it will just take some time to get used to it. You also have to plug the unit in on an outlet that is on the right side of the bed for the controllers to properly reach your nightstands. It states that in the instructions, but I wanted to plug it in on the left (my husband's) side as my side's outlet was full. The first time I tried the bed I was unhappy with the heat. I had it on PH and didn't feel it. Then my foot happened to kick over to my husband's side and it was toasty warm. A minute spent moving the plug (and controllers) and it worked fine. Amazing what following the instructions can do.

This product works as shown. It has dual adjustable zones (my wife likes to cook, I merely like to steep) and a nice "preheat" mode that works quickly (turn it on before you brush your teeth, and the bed is warm by the time you get there). We haven't turned on the heat at all this winter, and we would have if we didn't have this.

We have previously owned electric blankets and this is *so* much better. Heat rises, make the most of it!

We've had it about a month so far, and no problems. I was worried whether we should pay a lot more for the more expensive line Amazon offered, but so far I am really happy with how this one turned out.

This is a great product. The preheat function means you don't have to turn it on 30 minutes before bedtime. 5 minutes is plenty for it to warm the bed. Would definitely recommend.

I purchased this product last week and it failed out of the box. Sunbeam's heated blanket and mattress pad products have many quality issues. I have purchased 3 within the the last 5 years and they typically will not last more than a single winter. I can guarantee they will not last the 5 year guarantee period. When they quit operating, Sunbeam requires that you ship the blanket to a service center somewhere in the south. After several weeks a blanket is returned to you. Ours was not the blanket shipped. At least the returned blanket was clean. Thanks! I purchased this heated mattresss pad because I thought it might be more durable than the blanket.

Sunbeam used to manufacture quality products that worked well and lasted for years. It's hard to believe this product is still marketed as the "#1 Heated Mattress Pad."

I purchased the Sunbeam mattress pad to take a bit of chill out of the heart of Minnesota's winter (global warming notwithstanding). It did everything it was supposed to, and did it well. Five stars for that.

However, here's the bonus: as an athletically-active graybeard, I usually need some ibuprofen to get to sleep. Since I started using the Sunbeam, the gentle warmth has reduced my need for analgesics. I sleep longer, deeper, and wake more refreshed. I wish I would have purchased one of these a decade ago. So...don't delay. Enjoy!

I received this mattress pad heater as a present and it was wonderful for a total of 23 days. It now blinks an error message 'F2' and will not heat up. I googled this in hopes of finding a solution and apparently it happens quite often to other buyers and is un-fixable. Very unhappy with this product (SUNBEAM IMPERIAL HEATED MATTRESS PAD).

I considered a heated blanket for a couple of years, but finally decided on the mattress pad since my biggest issue were cold sheets. It was particularly useful when I got the flu and had body chills and aches. I hardly ever crank it up to maximum - mid settings are more than warm enough. My biggest complaints are extremely minor - I can feel the wires in the pad, and the connector/port to the controllers is annoying.

My wife, who was skeptical at first, absolutely loves it and used it every night. Now I'm worrying about the increase in electrical usage!

The instructions are a little sparse so you have to look at diagram closely. Other than that, works like a charm and in my opinion, works much better than an electric blanket. I've been able to cut my thermostat down even further in the evening and I am still warm, cozy and toasty with the electric heating pad working. My cat has taken to sleeping on my bed because he likes the warmth as well !

I love this product. It does everything it promised. I can look forward to a comfortable cozy night's rest without having to boost my furnace up.
I would recommend it highly.

This mattress pad is wonderful. It works really well, and my hubby loves it too. No more getting into a cold bed, and my body feels less achy in the morning. I also appreciate that my side of the bed can stay a little bit warmer than my husband's.
My cats REALLY love it. I think they have each gained three pounds since we got this thing! :-)