Curl up in this cozy blanket that’s available in six rich colors to match your room’s décor. Not only do heated blankets from Sunbeam tend to be top performers in our evaluations, but they’re crowd favorites among our testers. We like this Royal Mink Sherpa model in particular for its super comfy, luxurious feel and reversible design. O n one side it features a silky-smooth mink fabric while on the other you’ll find soft, warm sherpa. Cost per hour is based on using the blanket on its highest setting because, following our testing, we think that this is the setting you're more likely to use. The electric blankets we've tested Cost per hour is based on using the blanket on its highest setting because, following our testing, we think that this is the setting you're more likely to use. The heated throws we've tested Recalled Electric Plaid Flannel Blanket Heating Blanket with White Digital Controller Model BS-HB5060

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Bedshe International Recalls Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) | CPSC.govIf you buy your blanket from a reputable UK retailer, as we did for our tests, then it should be safe. Generally, yes. Most electric blankets on the market feature auto shut-off, meaning they will automatically turn off after 2 to 12 hours. Blankets that offer longer periods of heat can be used overnight, and we recommend unplugging them when not in use.

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Comfort A panel of five volunteers assesses each electric blanket and heated throw for comfort. There is quite a big difference in how snuggly each one is and underwires are more noticeable in some of them. For electric blankets, we also assess how easy each one is to attach to a mattress and how comfortable each one is to lie on under a fitted sheet. Durability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear. We then conduct a full electrical safety test on each one. None showed significant wear and tear, and all passed the test.

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On their highest settings, we found that electric blankets cost anywhere between 2p and 7p an hour to run. For heated throws, the range is from 2p to 5p.

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Here, a textiles analyst uses a thermal camera to gauge the heat distribution and approximate temperature of an electric blanket. Grace Wu Automatic Shutdown Timer: Electric blankets often have an automatic timer for safety reasons that will shut off the blanket after a predetermined amount of time. It can range anywhere from 2 to 12 hours, so consider whether you truly need a blanket that will stay warm through the entire night. As part of our test, we washed and tumbled dried each of the blankets five times after testing, and then conducted a full electricity safety test. All the blankets passed.

Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing. Size: Many electric blankets are throw-blanket size, but some options come in Queen and King sizes, so decide whether you're looking for something to snuggle up with on the couch or something that will cover your entire bed. Some larger blankets provide dual heating so you and your partner can opt for different levels of warmth. In many adverts for electric blankets or heated throws, manufacturers claim that blankets cost 'pennies to run', but what does this actually mean?