This means running an electric blanket for one hour would cost just over 3p and around 27p a night (based on 8 hours of use), which is significantly cheaper than having your central heating on all night. For a smaller 50W or 60W blanket, running costs will be even cheaper. What sort of electric blanket is best? Offering two controls for individual preferences, this electric blanket designed for couples will help your body maintain the same temperature throughout the night, resulting in an uninterrupted sleep cycle.

Keep your bed cosy, fresh and clean with Dreamland's New Anti-Bacterial Heated Underblanket, comes in a warm and cosy microfleece fabric, enriched with silver for a long lasting anti-bacterial action. A heated mattress topper and blanket, this fleecy number distributed heat evenly, taking only five minutes to heat up. It has built-in foot warmth, but you can't adjust these settings. Bonus: it barely shrunk after going in the washing machine. Whilst electric blankets are designed to create a warm and cosy environment when getting into bed, they are not recommended for overnight use and should be turned off when getting into bed or set on a timer to turn off within a short while. 'Make sure to also use your electric blanket as the top layer, above any other blankets or duvets and do not lie or sit on it,' Hayley Thistleton at SleepSeeker explains.For example, a power of 100W is most common for an electric blanket. To calculate the running costs, the experts at Sleepseeker suggest the following formula: Fast heat up will have your bed warm in only 5 minutes, and it’s energy saving, costing only 1p to run per night. To make your bed the snuggly haven you deserve this winter, there’s one bit of bedding you should invest in: an electric blanket.

Treat yourself to this luxe design. Its temperatures were consistent, its LED-lit controls were intuitive to use and the fleece cover zips off easily for washing. Plus, there are nine heat settings, including for your feet, and the under blanket design fitted securely to our test mattress. Sweet dreams. Measuring a generous 120 x 160cm, this large fleece electric blanket has a premium feel and boasts nine heat settings. Easy to use, it has a 10-minute heat-up time, with useful timers that go up in 20-minute increments. Moulding nicely to the body, this electric blanket stayed evenly warm, but the overall temperature did fluctuate by a few degrees at times. Its soft feel was maintained, even after washing. After a long tiring day, all you want is comfort, relaxation, and somewhere toasty to fall asleep. With our collection of electric blankets, we’ve got the ideal solution to help you beat the long winter chill. Browse through our range of top brands like Dreamland, Slumberdown, and Silentnight to get the best quality for all budgets. Simply place electric blankets under fitted bed sheets for a cosy bedtime. If you always feel cold on your feet, it could be worth investing in this electric foot warmer. With a sliding on/off switch and an illuminated display with three different heat settings, you can beat the chill whilst sitting in your favourite chair. It automatically turns itself off after 90 minutes so you don’t need to worry about nodding off. Key specifications The competitor’s item must be brand new, identical in specification to ours, and offered on the same terms.New Anti-Bacterial Heated Underblanket by Dreamland comes in a warm and cosy microfleece fabric, enriched with silver for a long lasting anti-bacterial action. Dreamland’s latest active safety control function automatically activates every time the blanket is switched on, comes with easy fit elasticated straps and monitors the temperature 25 times per second. Fast heat up will have your bed warm in only 5 minutes. Dreamland Underblanket Features: Look for electric blankets with auto shut-off timers, so they can’t be left running for too long. And, helpfully, machine-washable ones will make life easier all round. Registered Office: 66-70 Vicar Lane, Little Germany, Bradford, BD99 2XG. Registered in England and Wales; No 249001. VAT Number GB 557 1452 37 Just because it’s super-snug and quilted doesn’t mean it takes ages to heat up either – Intelliheat+ technology ensures your bed is warm in just 5 minutes. And the same technology cleverly responds to temperature changes while you sleep, cooling down as you warm up, and vice versa. With dual controls to put paid to any arguments, there are 6 temperature settings to choose from to keep both of you cosy all night long. And the price to pay for this luxury? As little as 5p per hour to run. Now that’s worth it as far as we’re concerned! That's right, they aren't the drab, old-fashioned scratchers of old. These days they're safe, soft and – dare we say it – stylish. Most importantly though, they can save you money as they cost just pennies to run per night. That means this winter you can lower your heating bill while still staying toasty warm. Ideal.