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WATERBEDS AND TEMPERATURE

A waterbed is not warm, but feels comfortable in both summer and winter.

If you don't heat the water in the water mattress, it would not be possible to sleep on it. The temperature could drop so low that hypothermia is possible. Also, the suppleness of the vinyl is reduced at cold temperatures, which increases the risk of poor pressure point distribution.

To keep the waterbed at a comfortable temperature, there are one or more heating elements under the safety lining of the bed. There are different types of heating elements, but they all have the same goal, which is to heat the water in the waterbed. The advice is to never set the temperature in a waterbed lower than 25 degrees Celsius. If the temperature drops below 25 degrees Celsius, the aforementioned problems can occur. There is no maximum temperature to set. However, most heating elements cannot be set higher than 35 degrees Celsius. If the bed is set warmer, it will not be comfortable anymore. The heat in a waterbed should feel somewhat neutral, meaning equal to the surface temperature of your skin. Slightly below this in summer, so your waterbed feels nice and cool, and slightly above this in winter, so your waterbed feels cozy.

An advantage of the waterbed is that the temperature remains consistent throughout the night. With other sleep systems, the temperature in the bed may cool down during the night, and the body must regulate the temperature itself. The cold bed will extract heat from the body, and the body needs to work to regulate the temperature. This activity depletes energy from the body. The body is active when it should be relaxed. This activity can result in stiffness in the morning. A waterbed can prevent this.

A waterbed contributes to a refreshed and pleasant feeling upon waking up.

The right temperature also ensures proper moisture regulation in the waterbed. If the temperature is set too low, you may sweat more because your body is actively regulating the temperature. This may require the waterbed to absorb more moisture than it can release during the day. This creates a breeding ground for mold in your waterbed. So, the correct temperature in your waterbed is very important. You never have to turn off the heating element. The thermostat in the element will ensure that the element is automatically switched off when the set temperature is reached. In summer, the heating element will rarely turn on, and in winter, only when needed.

Depending on external factors such as room temperature, the set temperature of the heating element, or whether the waterbed is aired briefly or all day, the electricity costs of a waterbed range from €75 to €200 per year. Less than 50 euro cents per night for fantastic sleep comfort.