How to Disassemble a Sleep Number Bed

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Last Updated: January 6, 2023

Although moving may be a hassle that conjures up stress and anxiety, taking apart your bed should not have to add to it. Disassembling your Sleep Number bed properly can help ensure all working components are safely detached and packed away so you can efficiently reassemble your bed later on. The Sleep Number disassembly process is more intensive than a regular bed, but if done correctly it can take a short amount of time.

Part 1

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Disassembling the Mattress

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Ask a friend or family member to help you with the disassembly. Disassembling your bed normally requires two people, especially for beds with an adjustable base. Having a second person around will also make the process simpler and safer.
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Open the mattress. Verify that the mattress is lying in a flat position. Place yourself at the head of your bed and locate the mattress zipper between the pillow cover and base. Duvet-style beds will have two mattress zippers.^{[1]
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Research source} If there are two mattress zippers, unzip only the bottom zipper, which is normally hidden under the edge of the mattress.

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Remove the hoses from the mattress. Locate the gray tab on the side of the bed where the hose is attached to the bed’s air chamber. Push in the gray tab, then gently pull the hose out of the mattress cover through the opening in the cover. If your Sleep Number bed has two hose connections per air chamber, remove both hoses.^{[2]
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- Go to the other side of the bed, and repeat the above step to remove the remaining hose.
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Remove all internal mattress components. This includes the air chambers, foam border walls, and corner locks. Once all these items have been removed you will reach the bottom of the mattress. ^{[3]
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- Take photos of the inside of your mattress throughout disassembly so you can refer to them later on for correct placement when reassembling your Sleep Number bed.^{[4]
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Part 2

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Packing the Mattress

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Unplug the bed’s Firmness Control System. The Firmness Control System is the large white box unit to which the hoses are attached. Unplug it from the wall and place the system and its remote securely into a packing box and surround with packing material. This prevents the system from being exposed to excess shock and vibration, which could damage the it.
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Place the deflated air chambers into a box. Make sure the box is also surrounded with packing material so the chambers do not get punctured or damaged. This could result in needing replacement chambers.
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Pack up the foam comfort pads and mattress cover. Place the foam comfort pads and mattress cover into a double bag. This helps prevent the pads and mattress cover from becoming stained during transport.

Part 3

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Disassembling the Adjustable / Modular Base

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Remove all the mattress retainers. The retainers are what’s holding the mattress in place. Use a 7/16 inch socket to loosen the hex bolts holding the mattress cover bottom to the adjustable base. Set aside the bolts and hardware components somewhere safe to use them when rebuilding the bed. This completes the disassembly process for your Sleep Number bed if using an adjustable base.
- Proceed with the remaining steps if disassembling a modular base.
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Slide all decking panels off the bed frame. Each decking panel slides directly off the bed to the left or right.^{[5]
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Remove the legs and side rails. Unscrew the wing nuts and detach the legs from the base of the bed frame. Slide out all pins from the side rails and support beams, and add to the bag of hardware components.
- Place all decking panels and support beams into a packing box. This will help prevent the components from accruing damage during transport.^{[6]
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Community Q&A

Question

How long does it take to let air out of my Sleep Number bed?

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Community Answer

It should only take about five minutes, seven at most. Stepping or sitting on it while it's letting out air will speed up the process.
Question

Does Sleep Number provide a service to move your bed for you?

Community Answer

No. They charge $199 to disassemble it and another $199 to assemble it, and they don't move it for you.
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Will I have to disassemble the bed to move it?

Community Answer

Yes, it must be completely disassembled or it will most certainly be damaged.

Warnings

The head and foot sections of the adjustable base are relatively heavy, and may bend when moving. Be extra cautious when moving an adjustable base, and ask a friend or family member for help when moving the frame.^{[7]
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