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Elysa SIndianapolis, IN

Body Dent Confirmed, Warranty Claim Denied

This review is specifically about the discontinued King Koil Natural Orchid PL TL, model 14209-1050, purchased from Macy’s in 2023. I’m posting it here because I can no longer find a page for my exact mattress. I spent months—nearly years—researching mattresses because I wanted something natural, healthy, safe, and built to last. The Natural Orchid felt wonderful at first, but that comfort did not hold up. The area where I sleep has broken down and developed a noticeable body impression. When I lie down, the mattress collapses even further, leaving me trapped in a depression and struggling to change positions. It may look relatively normal when empty, but it no longer provides proper support during actual use. An inspector confirmed a three-quarter-inch indentation, but King Koil denied my warranty claim because it falls a quarter-inch short of their required measurement. So the dent is real and documented, but I’m apparently expected to keep sleeping on an uncomfortable, deteriorating mattress because it is still considered “within specification.” That may satisfy a technical warranty requirement, but it does not represent acceptable quality or meaningful customer care. Buyers should know that these mattresses may feel great when new but can break down within a few years—and King Koil may refuse to help unless the visible indentation reaches one exact number. I’m extremely disappointed and would not purchase another King Koil mattress.

Pros:

User also said: Natural materials, minimal chemical concerns, very comfortable for the first two years, and initially provided excellent back support.

    Cons:

    User also said: Broke down far too quickly, developed an uncomfortable body impression, and the warranty specifications allow King Koil to deny help despite the confirmed dent and loss of support.

      Ratings from this Sleeper

      Back Support

      2 / 5
      PoorBack Support

      Often have back aches or stiffness related to this mattress

      Pressure Relief

      3 / 5
      FairPressure Relief

      Occasional pressure point soreness or loss of circulation


      Sleep Quality

      4 / 5
      Slightly betterSleep

      Sleep slightly more deeply and/or consistently since owning this mattress.

      Stays "Cool"

      2 / 5
      Poor"Coolness"

      Often sleep hot due to this mattress


      Value

      1 / 5
      Very poorValue

      Not at all worth the money -- a rip off

      Warranty Service

      1 / 5
      Very poorWarranty Service

      Not at all satisfied with the manufacturer's response to my warranty claim or other problems


      Softness Level
      Too HardPerfectToo Soft