Do you want to know how to deflate a sleep number bed?
The very first thing you need to learn is how to use the controller.

Sleep number bed is a new generation technology of mattress which turned the furniture industry to 180 degrees.
In simple terms, the technology it encompasses can be considered unimaginable.
It is a mattress filled with air, thus can be easily adjusted.
You can decide how firm you want this bed to be by inflating or deflating it through a pump that is hooked with it.
It got its name from the idea that all users have their own number from 1 to 100 that specifies the firmness they want.
So, to figure out the perfect number for you, you must first know how to deflate and inflate this sleep number bed.
If you have that eagerness to learn, dear friend, keep scrolling!
Deflating A Sleep Number Bed
In this section, we hope to find the right answer for our first question, “how to deflate a sleep number bed?”
And the follow-up query “why is it important?”
Deflating a sleep number bed is very much easy that you will effortlessly get the instructions in just few minutes.
However, there are important preliminary facts that you must know for you to do the deflation process properly, even in the long run.
Facts That You Must Consider
In this section, you will be presented with the important truths that must be considered before doing the deflation properly.
Fact #1. Know the type of your sleep number bed
Sleep number beds can be categorized into two.
First is the 360 smart beds, and the other is called the value beds.
The difference between the two is that the 360 sleep number bed has an organization that includes performance, classic, and innovation.
The latter is simpler than the former since it is simply controlled by a single controller and has no automation.
What’s common between the two is that they are encompassed with an air chamber that enables the inflation and deflation of the mattress.
Fact #2. What do the numbers mean?
As we have discussed earlier, the number indicates the firmness of the mattress.
Sleep number bed is programmed to get firmer as the number gets bigger.
This fact is significant as you want to deflate the bed.
Fact #3. Why do you need to deflate it?
Deflating, usually, is the first thing you must-do if you want to disassemble your sleep number bed.
Perhaps, you want to move your sleep number bed from one place to another.
Before you can do such a task, you really need to deflate it first.
Fact #4. Can deflation be dangerous?
Since sleep number beds correspond to numerous technology, including remote, hose, and pump, it is prone to failure and collapse.
These tendencies are natural for such beds, especially during deflation.
After we’ve known the preliminaries, we can now proceed to the proper deflation procedure.
Steps To Deflate A Sleep Number Bed
This section will teach you the steps to deflate a sleep number bed.
Here are the following:
Step #1. Use the controller
In the controller, you will see a button with an arrow pointing down.
That’s the deflation button.
However, you may have a controller with two symbols alike.
It is so because your purchased bed has two chambers, one on the left, and the other on the right.
For single chamber beds, you just need to push the mentioned button until the device reads zero.
For double chambers, you still need to push that same button but push the two – l for left and R for right – at the same time.
If the reading reaches 0, then you can now release.
Step #2. Exposing the air mattress
Now you can take away all the beddings and decorations off your bed for you to entree the zipper that seals the mattress cover.
Unzip the mattress, then bring out the foam pad to bear the air mattress.
Step #3. Unplugging everything
First, you have to unplug the pump’s electrical cord from the outlet mounted on your wall.
Locate the connection of this pump in the air mattress.
If you have already found it, pull off the tube that connects the pump to the mattress with both of your hands in a very gentle way.
This will allow the remaining air to go out of the air mattress.
You can help to put out all the air from the enclosure by pushing on the mattress.
After all the air has been settled outside, close the opening of the mattress using the cap provided by the manufacturer.
Step #4. Ensure the safety of sleep number beds
One reason people deflate their sleep number beds is that they will temporarily put them in storage.
However, there can be some sort of danger in that place.
Do you get what I mean?
Your sleep number bed may get damaged if not given the right storing attention.
You must store it in a cool and dry place, away from sharp objects and destructive pests.
There you go! Nice work, dear fella!
Final Words
At the end of this article, I hope you have learned how to deflate a sleep number bed.
Thank you for reaching this point of the article.
Your time and effort are much appreciated!