The cosy flannel and sherpa material is designed to provide warmth even when the heating element is not in use, and is soft and gentle on the skin.

Heating up in five minutes, it also monitors its own temperature very regularly, so you can have peace of mind when it comes to safety. I found level 5 was comfortable and anything higher was too hot currently, but I did venture to level 9 and it’s good to know there is more heat available when the temperatures drop.This Dreamcatcher electric blanket comes in four colours, promising a fast heat-up time and easy-to-operate controls as well as the auto shut-off safety feature. Responsiveness Once the electric blanket or heated throw has reached its maximum temperature, we adjust the temperature setting and recorded how responsive each blanket is. Temperature levels, 9-hours Auto-Off Timer for safety and energy-saving ▶️ Through the controller, you get 10 options of target temperature from 1, 2, to 9 and H (86°F to 127°F), and the timer allows you to set hours to shut off. If you want to keep warm in bed without shelling out for an electric blanket, a cheaper option is a hot water bottle.

We also looked for the throws our Mumsnet users didn't rate so we could whittle down our shortlist and only focus on the very best. If we are unable to resolve the issue for you with replacement parts or a full replacement, we will arrange free collection of the item and issue you a full refund. All of our Mumsnet testers – Briony, Kate and Lucy* – loved the throw, rating it highly across the board after daily use. To help you save even more money, we’ve sourced the best electric blankets deals to snap up right now. The gorgeous baby blue colour makes a change from the usual grey and this would make a lovely feature for a living room or bedroom with matching or contrasting cushions.If there is no lift, the courier will charge for labour depending on access, item and number of floors. It features an auto shut-off function with times spanning one to nine hours, for when you plan on using the blanket overnight. Invest in one of these best electric throws, and you’ll be able to turn your heating down, or even off, and stop your energy bills spiralling.

The Snuggledown electric blanket claims to cost just 1p to run for eight hours of use, and has three different heat settings to suit your comfort levels. Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing. Using our expertise and first-hand experiences, we then carefully analysed selected products after extensive use, scoring their performance on warmth, design, temperature settings, ease of use, and value for money.It's also built to last – our tester Kate has been using it for over two years now and remarked that "it's lasted incredibly well after being used for long periods of time". I would thoroughly recommend this electric blanket as a comfort to look forward to after being in a chilly house all day.

The handset has a very clear display – nothing but the heat level – and there are only two buttons: an on/off switch and a button to scroll through the heat settings from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest).

I had an old-fashioned view that electric blankets were not safe and were uncomfortable to sleep on. The Sweet Dreams electric blanket promises to be "unlike any other electric blanket you have seen before", and comes with a quilted plush finish for extra comfort. It's a must-have in case you accidentally drift off while it's on, and you can usually choose between different time settings up to nine hours. A collection service is available and is charged depending on item, location and type of service requested.