Aerobed

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny in Beds

An aerobed is a special type of bed that can be inflated and deflated. This type of bed became popular when Aero Products International, a company manufacturing aerobeds, devised a way of easily and quickly deflating and inflating inflatable beds. Through this inflating and deflating mechanism, an aerobed can be completely inflated in only one minute and deflated in only 15 seconds. This quick way of inflating and deflating beds was patented by the company in 1992. Aero Products International is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Aerobed designs and styles

The first aerobeds were about nine inches thick and were made of vinyl inflatable mattresses. They’ve been improved in both quality and style through the years. Today, aerobeds already come in various features to provide comfort to user. Some aerobeds are heated, others have suede tops and pillow tops.

A variant of aerobeds, “raised aerobeds” were developed for those who want higher and more comfortable beds. They are three times higher than the average aerobed. Raised aerobeds are designed to provide the feel and comfort of an ordinary bed.

Aerobed types according to use

Based on their uses and functions, aerobeds come in three basic types: original aerobeds, active aerobeds, and extreme aerobeds.

Original aerobeds are those that are intended for use indoors or in households. Active aerobeds, on the other hand, are those that are specialized for outdoor use such as in campings and poolside holidays. Lastly, extreme aerobeds are heavy duty aerobeds made of stronger materials. They are ideal for use in outdoor activities where there would most likely be problematic weather conditions. The choice depends on your needs, lifestyle, and preferences.

Aerobed sizes

Like ordinary beds, aerobeds also come in different sizes, depending on one’s preferences and needs. They can also come in standard bed sizes such as twin or single, full or double, and king or queen. Needless to say, bigger aerobeds take longer time to inflate and deflate.

Advantages of using an aerobed

Because of numerous aerobed features, aerobeds are quite handy. Not only are they easy to use, they are also easy to store, put away, and transport when you move to another house or room.

When you buy an aerobed, it is also important that you purchase aerobed accessories such as aerobed pumps, patch kits (in case your aerobed is punctured), and mattress covers or bed sheets. Sometimes, they come in full packages, which include the bed and its accessories.

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8 Responses to “Aerobed”

elizabeth

13. May, 2009

I am looking for an aerobed for kids.
flo myers

14. May, 2009

Costco has a Collegiate Aerobed for about $25. Is this a good mattress for occasional use?
D. Weaver

18. May, 2009

Where can I find linens for air mattresses – padded mattress pad, fitted sheets, etc.? I have one regular air mattress and one raised air mattress. On the raised air mattress, my queen fitted sheet barley fits and won’t stay put. On the regular air mattress, the queen fitted sheet is too deep and is of no help at all.

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
g.dinkins

14. Jun, 2009

looking for a patch kit for my aerobed can you help me
MaryAnn Anderson

25. Jun, 2009

I had full size and a queen size aero beds. The motor on the full size died a couple years ago, but the full size was fine. Then this past weekend, when I inflated it, (at the end where the cord is) the air immediately rushed out at that end. I tried pushing the soft rubber button (?) in and out, and neither would change the result of the air rushing out. What’s wrong?
lily

26. Jul, 2009

where can I purchase an Endura AeroBed? I live in Canada and is looking for express shipping to Canada!!!
Wendy Robbins-Vogel

13. Sep, 2009

I borrowed and broke the air release valvue on a queen size . I need to send it to repair? (top half of deflate valve came off. If not repairable I need to replace the bed. Or do both. I have the bed, but no address or instruction book.
kathy

02. Oct, 2009

When letting the air out of my aerobed mattress I’m finding a huge airpocket that will not allow half of the air that is left in the mattress out. Hoping the air would come out by draping it over a railing, that didn’t even work. Before I throw it out as it takes up so much room, is there anything I can do to save it. HELP!