too warm on foam pad: Any ideas about dealing with the problem?
15955
I had the same prob. The manufacturer suggested an extra mattress pad on top. I put two and it worked like a charm!
2017081
My memory 4" foam pad seems to keep the bed warmer and I use a lower setting on the heated pad.
882356
I'm not the best person to ask about this, as I am always cold and sleep w/a heated mattress pad on my side of the bed, but my husband, who is always warmer than I, has never complained about being sweaty on his side of the bed. My daughter, who has a different company's memory foam mattress, doesn't mention anything like that either. Hope this is helpful! Much success to you!
2161220
I to was concerned about being to hot on a foam mattress. I am post menopausal and hot on any bed, however the foam is not any different then my regular bed for heat. I purchased a nice think mattress pad maybe that's helping.
985154
I have this mattress pad on a Tempurpedic mattress and I do not find it to be hotter than normal.
113433
This has a very plush pad, but I cannot recommend it because it melted in the dryer the first time that we washed it. We were very careful and used the lowest heat setting, so unless you plan to air dry it, I would probably try the other choice.
265089
We put it under a sheepskin. The company does not recommend using with foam. Great company, you can call and chat with them. I recommend the mattress pad style for just sleeping. My friend has purchased three styles of this product and both she and I are very pleased with how our body aches are greatly reduced and sleep much improved.
455490
Foam is not resilient. Smooth surface becomes full of dints from hand pressure.
169709
We haven't noticed any temperature problem. Overall we have been very pleased with the pad.
1092287
NO! not at all, that's one of the key characteristics I love about it. I've always had heat issues with mattress pads, foam, etc. I will definitely buy this again when my current one needs replacing.
658343
I have not had a problem with any of the 4 heated mattress pads I bought. I've washed them each several times & left mine on my bed even all summer. Send it back. You'll love it when u get one that works
144214
Yes but I would put the pad in a pillowcase and put a hand towel over the pad as it gets quite hot even on the lowest setting.
1636523
Myself, I froze on this sleeping Pad. I also bought an insulated one (around $166), but I still froze. I Returned Insulated one, because I still Froze with it. Now I just use a foam pad because with the air sleeping pads - I freeze (could be just me).
635023
I experimented on the heating time starting with a minute at a time. I found that heating the pad no longer than 4 minutes on high to be sufficient. Also do not heat the pad inside the blue cover.
1375228
I never use anything but the low setting which is always sufficient for me...unfortunately I started using my old pad again because the plug connection on this pad keeps pulling off....I don't understand why this plug is on it, it's not on any others and I think it's a design flaw. the pad itself is so comfortable and soft and doesn't bunch at all..but the plug pulling off became much too much of a problem...the heat on low however was great...hope this helps
864835
One more thing I forgot to mention is that the pad does not feel warm to the touch, if the pet is not on it. Once the pet is on it, if I feel under her body, it feels "just right" warm. I guess this is a good thing, so the pad is not hot all the time, needlessly.
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I don't have a temperpedic (but my mattress does have a layer of memory foam) but I don't believe this pad is a "thermal" as you described. This pad was designed to breath...not sure how they do that considering it is supposed to be water proof. I'm laying on it now reading and I can feel it warm up, so there is some transfer of body heat. However, it doesn't make me hot and uncomfortable and I run hot sleeping. The sides are a mesh fabric...probably where it gets its air from. It is relatively inexpensive so I would probably give it a try and return it if you are unhappy with the purchase. If you are using Prime the return is free if you drive it to the delivery service it was delivered to you from...UPS or USPS. I've done it several times and never had a problem. I haven't washed it yet so I don't know how it will hold up but it seems nicely made. Good luck to you.