Tempur Sealy International (TSI)
Tempur-Pedic North America Official 90-Night Sleep Trial Terms
Manufacturer Policy
Tempur-Pedic 90-Night Trial & Return Shipping Fees
Direct-purchase fine-print: why Tempur-Pedic deducts shipping fees ($175) from 90-night trial refunds, and retailer non-applicability.
90-Night Trial Deducts $175 Return Freight
Direct answer summary
Tempur-Pedic offers a 90-night sleep trial, but only for mattresses purchased directly through Tempur-Pedic (website, phone, or official company stores). The trial mandates a 30-night break-in period. If you return the bed between Day 31 and Day 90, Tempur-Pedic deducts a $175 return shipping fee from your final refund. Furthermore, mattresses purchased through third-party retailers (Mattress Firm, Macy's) are bound by the retailer's policies, not Tempur-Pedic's.
Key points
Direct purchases include a 90-night trial with a mandatory 30-night break-in period.
A flat $175 return shipping fee is deducted from your credit card refund.
Third-party retail purchases (Mattress Firm, Macy's) are NOT covered by Tempur's 90-night trial.
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Trial, returns and warranty: the fine print
Warranty Proration Cliff & Fine Print Analysis
Mattress warranties advertised as "25-Year" or "Lifetime" typically undergo an actuarial transition into a steep proration cliff after Year 10. Consumer defect claims require rigid straight-edge depth proof and strict foundation compliance.
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Year 12 of 25
Year 1 (New)Year 10 (Cliff Edge)Year 25
Prorated Cliff Active
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt 11" · Friends for Life Limited Warranty
Customer Out-of-Pocket:
$900.00 (50%)
Manufacturer Coverage: 50% ($900.00)Customer Share: 50% ($900.00)
Proration Schedule Breakdown for Tempur-Pedic:
- Years 1-10: 100% Non-Prorated. The manufacturer covers 100% of replacement or repair costs ($0 customer copay).
- Years 11-15: Customer pays 50% of the purchase price ($900.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 16-20: Customer pays 75% of the purchase price ($1350.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Years 21-25: Customer pays 85% of the purchase price ($1530.00 on a $1800 mattress).
- Round-Trip Freight Surcharge: Optional repair in Year 3+ incurs a mandatory $149 processing fee.
Specifications
Recorded specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Length (Direct Purchase) | 90 Calendar Nights from Delivery Date | Standard Manufacturer Trial | neutral |
| Break-In Requirement | Mandatory 30 Nights Initial Sleep | Thermal Adaptation Period | warning |
| Return Shipping Deduction | $175.00 Flat Freight Fee Deducted | Manufacturer Freight Charge | warning |
| Retailer Channel Exclusion | Third-Party Store Purchases Subject to Store Rules | Channel Policy Exclusion | warning |
Standards reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).
Checklist
Trial Return & Pickup Checklist
Essential steps to satisfy trial break-in requirements, avoid stain disputes, and secure full refunds.
- 01
Check Where You Purchased
Confirm you ordered directly from tempurpedic.com; if bought at a retail store, contact that store.
Watch for: Calling Tempur-Pedic to return a mattress bought at Mattress Firm will be rejected.
- 02
Factor the $175 Deduction
Understand that $175 will be subtracted from your original purchase price refund.
Watch for: Do not expect a 100% full refund on Tempur-Pedic returns.
- 03
Check Adjustable Base Exclusion
Note that adjustable power bases and power foundations are strictly 100% FINAL SALE.
Watch for: You cannot return a Tempur-Ergo adjustable base under any circumstances.
Sources
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC Guidelines on Mattress Warranty Disclosures and Retail Exclusions
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