Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw - Fleece Heating Overblanket Electric Heated Throw - Luxury Machine Washable Blanket for Sofa and Bed

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There were only three settings, which is far less than most competitors, which means there’s less control over heat. I use this between me and my blanket on particularly cold nights, although the target audience to judge by the box is women who sit on the sofa under an electric blanket, nursing a steaming cup of hot chocolate and presumably watching Friends for the 30th time. Energy use We attach each electric blanket and heated throw to an energy monitor and record how much money it costs to run on its highest setting. If you sleep with a partner, look out for the dual control function, which allows one side of the bed to heat up independently to another. The best electric blankets let you set different temperatures for your upper and lower body (since feet tend to get colder).

electric blankets and heated throws - Which? Best electric blankets and heated throws - Which?

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them. Our Luxury Heated Throw helps to keep you extra cosy and warm over the colder months whilst you relax. Unlike the heavy covers your grandmother used to inflict on you, the best electric blankets these days are soft and light, with wires you’ll barely notice – and thankfully much safer and affordable, too. I hadn’t heard of German manufacturer Beurer until we carried out our test of the best wake-up light alarm clocks, and their relatively affordable WL90 clock stood out for its build quality.Heat-up time We attach temperature sensors to six different locations on each electric blanket or heated throw and record how quickly each blanket heats up over a 20-minute period.

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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. I found that some cheaper blankets had a tendency to come lose or crease up when I moved around at night; this one was fine. 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. While testing, we found big differences in how quickly and evenly electric blankets and heated throws heat up, how much energy they use and how quickly they change temperature when you make an adjustment. On their highest settings, we found that electric blankets cost anywhere between 2p and 7p an hour to run.This is because the experts we spoke to agreed they were the best option, and said a high tog duvet and a warm pillow should be sufficient to keep you snug at night. First, you need to decide whether you want an electric blanket, which sits between your mattress and bedsheet, or an electric throw, which can be used for sleeping under or snuggling under on the sofa.