Watch This BEFORE Buying a Waterbed! Waterbed Review.

Water beds are back! I remember how they trended in the 1980’s. Seen on a ton of tv shows, I heard recently that and approximately 20% of Americans owned one of these gems. . Basically A waterbed, is kinda like a plastic air mattress filled with water. Water Beds were once heralded as the great antidote for relieving everything from back pain to allergy sufferers. However, this trend kinda died down in the late 80’s. What did they learn then that we forgot? Well, Let’s find out: Hi, I'm Dr. Woods from the Spinery and today I want to discuss, this new interest towards water beds. The water bed were over a billion dollar industry back in the 80’s. And now these dinosaurs are back, and they are being marketed towards a whole new crop of unsuspecting customers - ready to shell out big money so that they too can be ‘cool’ or ‘trendy’. People back then thought they could buy one of these things and sleep (or float) in one of these things while being suspended in animation.

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[jaymescupcakes]

Thanks, You saved us a lot of potential headaches and money. Love this channel.

[ankimo]

I've been sleeping on a waterbed since 1982. I have cats, and I have never had a waterbed leak. As a matter of fact, I replaced a waterbed free flow mattress with a semi waveless, and put the free flow out in the backyard, overfilled, for the kids to play on. All their roughhousing didn't pop it, either.

[babeena_gt_]

I loved my moms waterbed, it had a heater in it and on those freezing winter mornings us kids would all snuggle up on moms warm bed.

[tammymcpherson]

This is a witch trial on waterbeds!! Different strokes for different folks! Bottom line is this, no matter what bed you choose, there are pros and cons with each and every one. Also, it’s not a “one size fits all”, with beds, there are many factors involved, and what it all comes down to is, what works for you? Here is some food for thought:
* When waterbeds first came out there was one form of the waterbed mattress, you had a wooden bed frame shaped like a box, and it had a variety of headboard designs, and there was a single bladder filled with water. That type of waterbed was called the “hard side”.
That was your only option, but over the years they have developed more options and variations, which makes them suitable for a larger majority of sleepers.
*Now, you have the option of the “hard side”, or the “soft side”. The soft side version is a waterbed mattress that looks just like a regular mattress on the outside, and it sits on a base with or without a bed frame or head and foot boards. It can even be placed on most regular mattress bases, but a reinforced bed frame is recommended. The soft side waterbed mattress even uses regular sheets and bedding.
Today’s waterbed options are geared towards the comfort of each person in the bed, bc not all couples share the same preferences for a bed.
*One of the modern versions of a waterbed mattress is having a split unit, which gives you a separate bladder for each side of the bed. The great thing about them is that each person in the bed can customize the firmness of their side, and can have a water heater for each side, with an independent remote for each person’s temperature preference. This allows each person to control how cool or warm they like the bed, and without making the other person suffer.
*Another modern version of waterbed is the water tubes. There are several narrow tubes that are the length of the bed, and each one is filled to the softness or firmness preference of the person on each side of the bed. The great thing is that they can be filled with the nearest faucet, and each one will weigh between 35 - 45 lbs., depending on how much water is used.
*The next option is for customizing any of the bladder choices, whether you choose one full bladder, double bladders, or tubes. Besides choosing how much water to add, which changes the firmness, you also have choices for how much free motion you want in your waterbed.
- Free flow: allows for the original waterbed feel, which gives the motion of the ocean when there is movement. Some people love it, and some people hate it, which leads us to the next
- Waveless and semi-waveless: This option gives a wide range of movement choices, including zero movement. This is where some people find their comfort zone with a waterbed, there is a completely waveless, 90% waveless, 70% waveless, 50% waveless, and 30% waveless. The % can differ with manufacturers.
*There is still another choice to make, it’s the mattress topper. The mattress toppers range from a thinner quilted topper which allows more direct contact with the waterbed mattress, which is what some people actually prefer. The other options involve a thicker padded mattress top that can include memory foam, which is plush, or Talalay Latex which is firmer.

*So, a waterbed in this millennium is an entirely different experience, and the experience is customizable to what your personal preferences are, this way you get a perfect comfort fit. Another aspect of today’s waterbeds is the fact that if your preferences change, you can adjust your waterbed to suit your changing needs, including the zippered mattress top. This allows you to change the plushness or firmness by simply unzipping the topper, and replacing it with the new one you chose.
*Speaking of interchangeable parts, if a part of the bed needs to be replaced due to wear and tear, or your change of preference, this allows you to easily order a similar or different replacement for that part alone, instead of having to replace the entire bed!! This is really important, just think of it this way, it’s a lot cheaper to replace a spark plug, or a tire, than it is to purchase an entire new vehicle!
*Addressing the “leak” concerns, there is actually a liner that will capture any water in the event that a leak occurs, which is very low, as long as you don’t sleep with butcher knives, or ice picks. LOL. Seriously, the type of material used for waterbed bladders is extremely well made, and created for the expansion and contraction involved with the mechanics of a waterbed. Many people who had their waterbeds from the 70’s and 80’s say that they had their water bladder for 20 yrs before having a leak. Your not as likely to have a regular or memory foam mattress for 20 yrs.
*The other issue that this guy mentioned was “high maintenance”. I call bull snot on that one. Once a year you add a conditioning tablet to the bladder tubes, or 8 oz. of conditioner liquid to the one piece bladder. This is a simple thing that takes a few minutes of your time, ONCE A YEAR!!!
I’m sorrry, but if you are that lazy that you can’t take a few minutes out of your 525, 600 minutes of the year, then please do everyone a favor, and sleep on a cot, they are maintenance free.
Besides adding the conditioner once a year, whenever you change your bedding and sheets, it won’t hurt to pay attention to the condition of the bladder(s), and make sure there isn’t any moisture. This won’t add a noticeable amount of time to the chore of changing sheets and bedding.
In conclusion, I think that we can all agree that all things that we use for an extended period of time require some type of attention sooner or later, that’s life! Also, waterbeds are what we make of them, which is the beauty of them. They are so versatile, and adaptive to almost everyone’s “sweet spot” for what they consider to be the most amazingly comfortable mattress for a perfect night of sleep!!
And like my momma always said, “Opinions are like bowel movements, everyone is different, and no one really wants to hear about them”.
There is all kinds of misinformation, and agendas for pointing out the negativity surrounding a subject. If you are curious about today’s waterbeds, look online to find people that have recent experience with waterbeds, as opposed to people who owned waterbeds from the 70’s. You need to know about what is currently available for waterbeds. If you have questions, ask the waterbed owners you find online, and most likely they will be happy to share their experiences. It’s best if you can find at least 5 different people to share their waterbed experiences with you, bc this will give you a more balanced consensus on the subject.
Well, that just about covers what I wanted to share with everyone who saw this video. It’s simply my observations and knowledge about waterbeds, based on my own personal experience, and the information that I studied on the current waterbed choices and products currently available. I hope that I made sense, bc it’s 2:30am, and I’m about to fall asleep. I wanted to post this though, bc I would hate for someone with pain and joint problems to pass up what could possibly be the only mattress with a solution for their issues.
I love you all, and God bless!!

[fritz]

You must sell regular mattresses I've had one for over 50 years they're the greatest I now have motionless one they're great for your back. Why would a guy make a video and put down a product? Maybe it's just not right for you and your home. Really bugs me when someone is says like it's a fad that we were sucked into get over yourself dude

[jesuslovesyou.]

I've spent a lot of money on a new memory foam mattress and also a mypillow topper...and the only thing that helps my back is a waterbed. Broken back.... surgeries...you name it...the water bed helps me more than anything.

[onepalerider]

Probably 95% of what this guy is saying can be easily refuted. I’ve had a new modern water bed for about the last 7 years, and absolutely love it. Mine is from Sterling Sleep Systems, but I’m sure there are others. Most comfortable, best sleep I’ve ever had.

[jingles]

You are clearly against the waterbed. This isn't an objective review. I've had two and loved them both. Several friends of mine also loved theirs. Ours NEVER leaked. We only needed one hose to fill the mattress. We left room enough for one arm to get behind the frame if we dropped something behind. Mold was NEVER an issue. Our floors never suffered or were damaged. No one EVER slept directly on the mattress. That would be incredible stupid thing to do. The heater was VERY cost effective due to the LOW amount of energy required. We had dogs climb on our bed with NO punctures. My wife and dogs got up many times in the night and rarely woke me. Also, I had some of the greatest sleeps and rest for my body in the mornings.

You really HATE the waterbed and for some reason don't want anyone to buy one. It shows.

[JamieM]

This video is really insulting. This guy assumes that anyone who is researching waterbeds is trying to be "cool, trendy, and retro".
I have chronic back pain and the new memory foam mattresses (expensive) are not cutting it. Someone suggested looking into modern waterbeds, so I mistakenly clicked on this.
He says not to buy a modern waterbed, but all of his "reasons" are describing the cheapest knock-off model waterbeds you could buy in the 1970's; not the modern waterbeds.
So not helpful at all, and kind of insulting.

[openskies]

I have slept on a waterbed for 33 years with absolutely no issues. I won't change it until I get too old to get out of it. We are about to drain it and paint it and then refill it. We did drain it once before to replace the mattress with one with more baffles. Not as difficult as you make it out to be. And, the heat feature is wonderful on a cold night - no cold sheets. The vinyl they are made from is very thick and we have never had a leak or puncture. It was absolutely wonderful while I was pregnant. I am in late 50s and have no back issues at all. In fact, I have no joint issues either.

[duanekennard]

I've had a three king sized WATERBEDS over the last 30 years.I LOVE THEM! I've never had any of my mattresses leak or pop.I've only had free flow mattresses (full wave) and I've been quite rough on them.As far as the extra weight is concerned...don't be...They distribute the weight evenly so no....unless you have a termite damaged wood floor it won't fall through it.
I have always 'burped my mattresses' meaning to remove all the air so you don't have any sloshing noise.Then I keep mine heated year round at 88 degrees.Perfect in the Florida Summer and warm in the Winter.
Remember to always use a safety liner just in case you do happen to poke a hole in your mattress.This liner will hold the water safely in place until you can repair or drain your mattress to replace.
I think they are not only the most comfortable bed to sleep on but I think they are extremely fun.I mean come on.You can't gently rock yourself to sleep on that sleep number or inner spring mattress...and hey....they are just plain cool !

[rgbrock]

I never comment on YouTube videos but I have to for this one. I owned a waterbed for 20 years because early In life I hurt my back and was advised about getting one. I loved it and for 20 years never suffered with my back again. For reasons I won’t go into I ended up having to sleep in conventional beds and soon started suffering with back pain, I eventually spent a fortune on a well known memory foam mattress that has made no difference, In fact it feels worse. I found this video while researching because I am going to buy another waterbed. This guy absolutely does not know what he is talking about. Apart from they are quite heavy and once installed you can’t move them I don’t think anything else he said was true.
The weight distribution is spread across boards, if you drop you keys behind you can get to them, well mine you could. The heater only ever comes on if the temp drops below the temp of your room so hardly ever comes on. The mattress is under no pressure so in the unlikely event you get a puncture the bag does not burst. This guy clearly knows little about waterbeds.. Do your research and if possible try one.

[caneridge]

Should be titled "Why you should buy an extremely expensive foam mattress"

[TheWaterbedguy]

Just found this, and as a waterbed seller for 30+ years, this is pure rubbish. First, adapter kits are made so you can fill a waterbed from the nearest sink. Next, a waterbed doesn't burst and flood a room. Any type of leak(which is rare) is caught by the safety liner that's included w/ every mattress. Weight is also no problem. The water is evenly distributed. The pressure on your floor per foot is no different than the refrigerator in your kitchen. No need for extra floor support, unless you have previous issues with a bad floor. This guy doesn't mention any positives, especially the 0% chance of bed bugs. Or the comfort of the full fiber mattresses that basically conform to your body when you lie down, or the heat to soothe tired stressed muscles. So it's not all doom and gloom.

[lavonnecarrick]

I’ve had a water bed for 40 years. And it hasn’t broken yet and it doesn’t flood. It’s wonderful I love my waterbed. I’m now looking for a new heater because finally after eight years it has broken down so I need a new heater that’s only reason I’m on this site. This guy is full of woe is me problems, waterbeds are a wonderful. I recommend a waterbed.

[mddeebp]

gosh, your floor is going to collapse? might be a good warning sign you have termites.. or is it that you'll get electrocuted in your water bed? lots of that going on.. in the meantime, if you do decide on this folly that "the spinery" last tried decades ago, do enjoy the lovely thermally controlled experience- installed by someone who knows how to get the hose through to the back bedroom.. (ie the person who sells it to you)

[MVMike]

The only shade you’re casting is 95% of your info is completely FALSE. Who are you working for anyway. A mattress company?
I’ve slept on waterbeds for 35 years now and will share my experiences because this info is so far off.
First, the only truths from your statements since there are only a few:
Weight - yes, they’re heavy but it’s only a problem if you have it in an older home built before the 80’s. All current home building codes support the weight just fine. We’ve had the largest California King waterbeds upstairs in 3 homes now without any support issues.
Insurance - Our homeowners policy has no exclusion for waterbed damage.
Heating - Yes, here in Southern California where electricity is very expensive it does cost about $8-$10/mo. to heat our bed BUT you would never heat it to 86° like you said. You could never stand it that hot. 80° in the Winter and 76-78° in the Summer when it actually cools you.
Your False Statements:
Filling and draining - Easily done from your bathroom sink. One short garden hose. The bed comes with the sink adapter. Even a Cal King fills in an hour and drains to the shower or tub in about 90 mins. The cost of the water needed is less than $1.
Heater - The heater is Waterproof. It’s impossible to get shocked. Plus the heater is below the waterproof liner that would catch any water if you ever had a leak.
Maintenance - Once a year you add an 8oz. Bottle of water conditioner that’s about $8. You don’t change the water.
Leaks - 35 years and 3 different beds, 2 kids and 2 dogs later not one leak from any of them. One mattress lasted 20 years before it was time to replace.
Spine Pain - I worked construction as a Lineman for 15 yrs and these beds helped my back pain tremendously. If you fill them correctly you don’t sink into them at all. They conform and support you without pressure points like regular mattresses do. We have tried the new wave of memory foam mattresses and cant stand them. They retain heat, make you sweat, and every morning we can barely get off of them and without chronic back pain.
Waves- Today’s mattresses are wave free. They are filled with foam which traps the water so you are not on a simple bag of water like the first beds in the 70’s.
Purchase Cost - The best most expensive waterbeds are priced on par with just average standard foam mattresses.
Lost items behind the bed - the frame underneath is 8” from the wall. You can easily retrieve anything that falls over the edge behind the bed from either side as well as vacuuming dust behind there when cleaning. We retrieve our Tv remote with a simple grabber tool a few times a year.
If you’re considering one, do your own research. Don’t trust one video or one set of happy or sad users statements like mine.

[ms.c.j.]

Actually...
I used to get massive, painful, leg cramps at night. I have Marfan Syndrome, diagnosed in 1974, and have had loads of the typical Skeletal manifestations there. I bought a semi waveless, heated, waterbed in 1989, used the heater more often in winter (Canadian here), and those leg cramps disappeared! I'd suffered for years! When I started moving around, I've lived in 3 countries, 6 different towns/cities since, I didn't take the waterbed with but those horrible cramps have NOT come back at all.
I think everyone is different. As much as we start out with a specific skeletal structure that we all share, our lives do impact on both the bones, and muscles, that hold us upright. Sometimes something that shouldn't work, logically, does.

[richcarvellcarvell]

That’s not true a waterbed weighs no more than a refrigerator per square inch that a fact u should look it up I had a water bed since 1980 there nothing better never leaked cuz liner was set up right so plz look it up this is my 3 rd waterbed

[HorseMachineRanch]

I miss my waterbed. I had one from 2003-2005. I was in my mid 20's.

First, I never used the heater. I always sleep cold and it's better for you. If it was extreme, a blanket on top solved the issue 100%.

Second, i overfilled it so it was like sleeping on a huge bubble. Hardly any sloshing or movement. It was magical! I wish I could have one again, and I'm determined to own one before I'm in my 60's.