“Do I really need a new box spring?” This is a question that we receive relatively often. After all, of the two pieces of your sleep set, your mattress is the one that you are in contact with 8 hours a night. If you are having a problem sleeping, your mattress is probably the first thing that you blame. Failure in support from your box spring is something that may have never crossed your mind.  However, your box springs wear out over time, just like your mattress does.

Think of your box springs like the shock absorbers on your car. You know that they are there, and you know what they do, but unless they completely fail you usually need a mechanic to tell you when they need to be replaced. A good, quality box spring is designed to have about the same lifetime as your mattress, around 10 years. So if you are replacing a new mattress, you may be able to keep your old box springs, but if you are replacing your 10-15 year old mattress that has just worn out, it is probably time for a new one. When making this determination, keep in mind that not all box springs are designed equally. Some mattresses, such as a Simmons are designed to use a non-yielding, rigid box spring (foundation). Others are designed to use a box spring that will give work in tandem with your mattress to provide extra flex and support. Putting a new mattress on the wrong or a worn out box spring can significantly lower its lifetime.

There are other advantages as well to purchasing your mattress and box spring as a set.  Purchasing as a set keeps your warranty valid on your mattress.  It also ensures that your mattress is going to be properly supported.  When purchasing from Mattress Direct Online, it also ensures that you are able to keep your comfort warranty intact.  If you have a platform bed, we understand the lessened need for a box spring.  In that instance, you will be well served to purchase a low profile box spring (5 ¼” instead of 9”) and use it to keep your warranty intact, however we realize that there is a lessened necessity for the box spring in that situation.  If you have a question about your mattress or box spring, please contact us at 888-814-2337 and we would be happy to help you through anything that may be troubling you.

Blake Bevard
Director of Internet Operations