Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket Double - Heated Electric Underblanket Bed Warmer Sheet with 3 Heat Settings, Easy Fit Straps, Split Controls and Machine Washable - Double 150x137cm (60"x54")

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While health benefits shouldn’t be exaggerated, you might find if you suffer from a condition like arthritis or poor circulation that an electric blanket can alleviate some of the pain.

The electric blanket is made from 100% polyester which is soft to touch but durable, providing added comfort to your mattress. The perfect blanket to snuggle up under on the couch after a long day, it can also be laid over the bed for some added warmth, although with its 150W energy usage it's not quite as economical a way to heat a bed as the under blankets in this edit. If your dryer does not have a low heat setting, skip this step and simply air dry the blanket from the start as high temperatures can damage the electric wiring inside the blanket.If you're looking for the cheapest way to save on arguments with your other half, then this is one of the most affordable dual-control electric blankets we've come across. You should then roll, not fold, the blanket, making sure there are no harsh folds as this can damage the inner wires. Rather than strapping onto the mattress like most heated under blankets (and being sized far smaller than the mattress surface area) this option works like a fitted sheet, with a skirt that attaches to your mattress and a quilted upper that covers the whole of the mattress surface, whether you opt for the single, double, king, or super king. If you run your electric blanket at a lower temperature than the maximum setting available then you'll use fewer watts.

Additionally, you should never dry clean an electric blanket as the chemicals used in the dry cleaning process can damage the blanket's wiring and heating system. Every electric blanket we've tested uses polyester wadding to soften and protect the cables, which our hot sleepers found could make them overheat compared to their usual natural material-filled mattress toppers. The size is perfect to cover a single person on the sofa, or for wrapping around you while you work from home and are trying to save on your heating bill, although we would like to see a larger version that fits two on the couch. To calculate how much it will cost to run an electric blanket you need to understand the cost per unit of electricity.It comes with a detachable socket, so you can use it as a normal throw if you don't want to be plugged into a wall socket continually, but when temperatures start to cool its 5-minute heat-up time will have you toasty in no time. Otherwise, positives include it being machine-washable (all tested are) and a very quick warm-up time of around seven minutes. There’s a timer as well, between one and nine hours, so if you do want it on that little bit longer while you fall asleep, you can make sure it switches off in the early hours.

There were only three settings, which is far less than most competitors, which means there’s less control over heat. Our top tip is to pair an ‘ordinary’ electric blanket with a smart plug so you can get all the convenience of remote control at a lower cost! Quilting or padding–basic electric blankets are formed from two thin polyester layers with electrical wires secured in the middle which can mean you'll feel the wires as you sleep.The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. And if you’re looking for other ways to improve your sleep this winter, you could consider upgrading your pillow next). Each electric blanket will have a different power rating and the overall cost will depend on the rating on your blanket’s label.