Mattress is Noisy

Start here: What does it sound like?

• Soft air or humming sound? → Usually normal
• Squeaking or creaking? → Check bed frame or base
• Clicking or knocking? → Check connections and parts

What’s normal

• Light air sound when adjusting firmness
• Brief noise from the pump
• Small shifts when getting in or out of bed

What’s not normal

• Loud squeaking or creaking
• Noise that continues after adjusting
• Sudden new sounds you didn’t hear before

How to Reduce Bed Noise at Home

Some bed sounds can be caused by the room, flooring, bed frame, or accessories around your bed. Try these simple checks to help reduce rubbing, rattling, squeaking, or vibration noises.

Quick Answer

To reduce bed noise, check that the bed is not touching a wall or furniture, tighten loose parts, place vibration-absorbing material under the legs or accessories, and add soft surfaces like rugs or curtains to help absorb sound.

1. Check for Rubbing Against a Wall or Furniture

Make sure your bed, base, headboard, or frame is not touching a wall, nightstand, dresser, or other furniture. Even light contact can cause vibration or rubbing sounds when the bed moves.

If needed, move the bed slightly away from nearby surfaces and test the bed again.

2. Tighten Loose Parts

Loose parts can rattle, shift, rub, or squeak. Check the areas below and tighten anything that feels loose.

• Check adjustable base legs. Turn each leg slightly to make sure it is secure.
• Check modular base pieces. Make sure all pieces fit together with no gaps.
• Check headboard and footboard brackets. Tighten all bolts. If brackets are not being used, remove them to prevent rattling.
• Check adjustable bed frames. Make sure the frame fits snugly around the base and that all bolts are tight.

3. Add Padding Under the Base or Accessories

Hard floors, such as wood, tile, or laminate, can make vibration sounds easier to hear. Place vibration-absorbing material under adjustable base legs, the Firmness Control system or Smart Control system, and the DualTemp layer.

• Use caster cups under adjustable base legs to help reduce movement.
• Use carpet remnants or rubber matting to help absorb vibration.
• Make sure any padding is flat and stable before using the bed.

4. Add Soft Surfaces to the Room

Use rugs to absorb sound

Rugs can help absorb sound, especially on hard floors. Thicker rugs may reduce sound more, but avoid very shaggy or high-pile rugs near the Firmness Control system, Smart Control system, Climate360 thermal module, or DualTemp layer.

Use curtains or drapes

Curtains, drapes, and blinds can help reduce echo by covering large, flat surfaces like windows and walls.

5. Use a Bed Skirt, Surround, or Frame

A bed skirt can help soften sounds from an adjustable base or items under the bed. A bed surround, frame, or silhouette may also help block sound, but it is typically a more expensive option.

6. Move the DualTemp Layer Under the Mattress

If you use a DualTemp layer, placing it under the mattress may help reduce sound slightly.

7. Use White Noise to Mask Sounds

A fan, white noise machine, or soft background sound can help mask normal operating sounds from your bed or accessories.

Historic Massage Motor Foam

Some older FlexFit 3 adjustable bases included massage motor foam. This foam was discontinued in June 2014 because it had little to no noticeable effect on sound levels.

If you think a noise is caused by missing or damaged massage motor foam, contact support for help with next steps.

Still need help?

If the noise continues, contact us. We can help check your setup or parts.

FAQ

Is it normal for my Sleep Number bed to make noise?
Yes. Light air or pump sounds are normal during adjustment.

Why is my bed squeaking?
Squeaking is usually caused by the base or frame, not the mattress.