Russell Hobbs Electric Blanket, Sherpa Fleece Heated Super King Fitted Underblanket, 3 Heat Settings & Timer, Low Energy & Energy Efficient, Machine Washable, 2x Remote, 180 X 200 cm, 120W, RHEKB8003

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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. It’s simple but effective, heating up in about 30 minutes and staying warm until we’d dropped off to sleep, and we liked the raised marking on the controls (useful for when fumbling in the dark to switch it off). 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? This blanket comes fitted with secure ties, an extra-long 2m power cord and removable control. The blanket is machine washable at 40°c for easy maintenance, and should always be air dried, not tumble dried. Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41

It also has a skirt fastening instead of strap, enabling it to be fitted snugly all the way around, with perfectly placed holes for the cables to slot through. 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).

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Even better, this heated blanket is super energy efficient to run. You can heat your bed for as little as 3p* per hour for a comfortable sleep when the nights turn cold. 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. HEAT SETTINGS – 6 heat settings and the auto shut-off will turn your blanket off after 10 hours, just in case you forget The cable connection was unobtrusive, and the cotton fabric kept it feeling breathably warm instead of sweaty.

Pros: Dual control, tactile control buttons, stays warm for a while, overheat protection and safe for all-night use Electric blankets may help you save money on your gas bill by heating just your bed instead of the whole bedroom.

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.

Today’s electric blankets pose a very minimal safety risk, with many including features like timers, auto-shut-off and intelligent sensors that stop them from overheating. How much money one costs to run depends on a number of factors, including what setting you have it on for, what its wattage is and what the current rate for electricity is. Not technically an electric blanket, but we couldn’t resist including this luxurious heated pad, designed to be draped over a chair, which has seriously improved our working-from-home experience during this cold weather (once we could pry it out from underneath our feline tester, that is…). It fits well over the bed, covering all except the pillow area, although the outer rim is noticeable under thin sheets.There are only three temperature settings, but level two was comfortable on milder nights, while level three was nice and toasty, and it heated up well in half an hour. We would have liked timer and auto shut-off functions, although it does come with ‘overheat protection’. It’s not bad, but if you’re after a budget option, we found better at similar (or better) prices, such as Dunelm’s Cosy & Warm blanket. We loved its super-speedy five-minute warm-up time (by the time you’ve cleaned your teeth, it’ll be ready to go), well-positioned cord connection and good cable length, and three timers: one, three and nine hours. It also fitted perfectly flat on the bed, with elastic straps to loop around the mattress. Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets 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).