Join Latest Deals for free and get a hand-picked list of the best deals, delivered straight to your inbox. Regarding user-friendliness, the MONHOUSE Heated Throw excels with its full-body comfort and fast heating capability. Energy use We attach each electric blanket and heated throw to an energy monitor and record how much money it costs to run on its highest setting.

Here we go again with austerity measures, this time largely due to Putin’s madness, the big financial hole we created dealing with the Pandemic, and the general turndown in business after Brexit. Again costing as little as 1p an hour to run, the blanket comes with an LED controller so you can programme it to your comfort.Our guide aims to simplify your decision-making process, showcasing the top 10 electric blankets of the year to guide your purchase. Picture yourself on a chilly winter night, wrapped in the embrace of a premium electric blanket, its gentle warmth enveloping you from head to toe. In terms of size, there's three dimensions to choose between (160 x 120cm; 180 x 130cm; 200 x 180cm), and which one is the right pick for you really comes down to personal preference.

A perfect option for those who need a bit of extra heat while still having full use of their arms and hands, this cleverly designed Lakeland Snuggler Heated Throw fills a gap in the market between a humble heated throw and a blanket hoodie – just bear in mind you do still need to have it plugged in like a standard electric blanket.Ensure the electric blanket complies with UK safety standards by checking for a BEAB-approved mark or a European safety mark (such as CE). Also, the throws do not heat up from edge to edge – there’s usually a wide margin of fabric all the way around without wires, so of course that part doesn’t heat. Over the past year, Mumsnet users have been swapping tips on savvy ways to stay warm, and using the best heated throw is something that comes up time and time again. 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.

While Lucy chose the small one and found it was just right for her, Briony wished she had sized up: "The only thing I'd change is to make it bigger, I wish now I'd bought the bigger version. There's six settings to choose between so there's plenty of range, though we found the highest settings were actually a little too hot! Most electric blankets are machine washable, but it’s vital to follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer. One great feature about all the throws tested is they’re all washable – once you remove the electrical cable obviously – on a gentle cycle at 30° or 40°C, so will stay looking good for multiple uses. Equipped with an auto-off safety feature and machine washable, the blanket is finished with a ribbed fleece top and Sherpa lining for a "velvety" soft touch.

With two controls you can change the heat setting on your side whilst your bed partner controls theirs, so you can both stay perfectly warm, just the way you like it. Whether you’re looking for a cosy night in or need to warm up during those chilly winter nights, this electric blanket is the perfect solution. The control is simple to operate: just switch it on, choose your temperature and your preferred time setting and off you go.

Pre-heating your blanket will make sure your bed is always ready no matter what time you get to bed. A heated throw should be decorative and practical, whereas an electric blanket has a distinctly utilitarian look. The handset is clear and easy to operate and the heat distribution across the fabric is pretty good. This will depend on personal taste; while some will love a thick faux fur option, others will prefer a lightweight fleece.The Cosi Home Luxury Heated Throw is a versatile and cosy electric blanket designed to provide warmth and comfort during cold winter nights and even milder summer days.