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. I wish I could get on with the settings as well as I have with other electric blankets, because take the heat out, and this is the comfiest on the list. We found that this throw kept us very warm indeed thanks to a combination of the heating elements and the faux fur.

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Otherwise, features are limited –there's no auto shut-off timer (so you'll need to remember to switch it off before you drift off to save energy and money), and there are no dual-controls on this model –however, if you're looking for a budget electric blanket, this option will certainly keep out the chill without breaking the bank. Although the 230cm cable does give some wander-room, and you can detach the controls from the poncho so you don't need to take it off for the walk to the fridge.Plus, with the cost of running an electric blanket on full power coming in at well under 5p per hour, an electric blanket could well be a sound financial investment that will help you to save money whilst staying warm. One charge of the blanket should last you between 90 minutes and three hours, depending on how high you have it whacked. There are nine heat settings and time timer settings, meaning you can find the perfect combo for you.

Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket Double - Heated

You can see exactly what you’ve set by looking at the LED display and it’ll tell you whether the number you’re looking at corresponds to the heat or the timer. It didn’t have an elastic skirt like some of the more expensive varieties, but of the strapped electric blankets this was the easiest to attach. Quilting or padding–basic electric blankets are formed from two thin polyester layers with electrical wires secured in the middle which can mean you'll feel the wires as you sleep. There are only 3 temperature settings compared to the 6 settings Dreamland's 'Boutique Heated Underblanket' offers, and although we found this blanket to be plenty warm enough on its highest setting, it doesn't achieve the same high temperatures that the Dreamland option can.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. I’ve stuck to heated under-blankets until now but I ought to include one throw, since it’s an increasingly popular variety and this is the best-looking one I’ve found. Firstly, the simple-to-use digital controllers offer 9 temperature settings that make finding your ideal heat an easier affair, as well as making it easier to manage the blanket's energy consumption. This is obviously significantly cheaper than having your central heating on all night, and for the average 70W or 80W blanket, you’re looking at even less.