Russell Hobbs Electric Blanket, Heated Single Fitted Underblanket, 3 Heat Settings, Low Energy & Energy Efficient, Machine Washable, 70 X 150 cm, 60W, White, RHESB6001, 2 Year Guarantee

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There is a timer that shuts off automatically to prevent overheating, allowing all-night use to keep you toasty until the morning. Electric blankets may help you save money on your gas bill by heating just your bed instead of the whole bedroom. There’s a choice of 6 heat settings to help you find your optimum temperature, as well as an LED display for easy programming. The auto shut-off will turn your blanket off after 10 hours, just in case you forget and to ensure a sounder night’s sleep. Plus, there is a handy beep when the blanket is turned on, off and at each heat setting change to maximise your awareness and safety. Pros: Wireless, uses infra-red technology so no heat is lost, looks great, useful if working from home

With elastic straps, this fits well over the bed, lying flat over it all except the head area (worth noting if you want a blanket that covers every inch of the mattress). Before washing, the connector cables should be disconnected. Depending on its design, the blanket can then be put in the washing machine as it is, or else a top layer can be unzipped from the part with the wires on. It’s also potentially the most cost-effective of the lot, with Silentnight claiming this costs just 1p in electricity to heat up your bed. The 5cm-fabric is fleecy, soft and warm (but not too soft or too warm), and the cables and connectors are well positioned and unobtrusive.This electric under blanket from Russell Hobbs is the perfect companion to keep you cosy in those colder months without having to turn on your heating. Made with soft Sherpa fleece for extra warmth and comfort, this blanket is designed to keep you toasty on even the coldest of winter nights. Thanks to rapid heat-up times, you won’t ever have to wait long to warm up. According to Uswitch, getting cosy under an electric blanket uses 100 watts of energy to heat a double bed. Running a blanket at 100W for seven hours a week would use approximately 0.7kWh of energy. The cable connection was unobtrusive, and the cotton fabric kept it feeling breathably warm instead of sweaty. A fairly standard design, with corner straps, three heat settings and made from a quilted polyester material (great if you find that the fleecy fabrics make you feel too clammy).

There’s a choice of 6 heat settings to help you find your optimum temperature, as well as an LED display for easy programming. The 10 hour auto shut off gives you complete control over your comfort and ensures a sounder night’s sleep. You can cocoon yourself in a buttery soft, velvety plush throw. It’s super-sized, meaning you can share it with your loved ones. It’s also stylish and comes in a range of great colours, making it the perfect accessory for your bedroom or living room. Electric blankets usually come in every bed size, from single up to super king. They range from basic designs with just a few temperature settings to luxe items of bedding with features such as timers, extra foot warmth and separate controls for each side of the bed (ideal if you feel the cold but your partner’s a warm sleeper – or vice versa). Most modern electric blankets – and each one we tested here – can be machine-washed and some can even be tumble-dried.Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.

If we had one complaint, it’s that it does take a while to warm up, and any setting lower than number five can’t really be felt, but this was one of our favourite electric blankets that we, set to become a staple on our beds this winter. WITH nights getting increasingly darker and colder, electric blankets are a popular way to stay warm at night and the best ones may also save you money on your heating bill. The higher price does mean more features, however. Of course, it’s fleece-lined as previously mentions – absolutely lush – but it also has more heat settings and a timer feature. You can stay in control of the temperature and the timer, with the easy-to-use controller. You can set the timer for up to nine hours, and choose from 6 different heat settings.

Please be aware that we currently cannot arrange for delivery of this product to the following postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, BT, PO30-41. Electric blankets should also be replaced if the fabric is worn or frayed, wires are poking through or the electrical cord is damaged, say the London Fire Brigade. Can you wash an electric blanket?