Dreamland Nap Time Warming Velvety Sherpa Electric Heated Throw Blanket with 6 Heat Settings (Intelliheat+ Fast Heat, 1/3/9-hour auto timer, 180 x 135 cm, Machine washable) Tartan Check

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Use Indoors or Outside: Perfect for using at home or out-and-about for picnics, camping, festivals, sporting events - anywhere you might need a hug 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? Get a comfy night's sleep - consult our mattress reviews, see our pick of the best pillows and what we rated the best eye masks for sleep .

You can stay warm and snug even when you nip from the sofa to the kitchen for another mug of hot chocolate. It has an auto shut-off setting for between 1 and 9 hours and is machine washable making it easy to keep the beautiful fur soft and fluffy for longer. Heated blankets are the perfect way to transform freezing covers and sheets into a warm and welcoming bed. Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT.

I've got a pale grey furry heated throw (Dreamland) which has a rough fleecy underside and you can feel the wires a bit, but not to excess. As is the case with all dual control options, it’s more expensive to run, so you may not want to keep it on all night. See how the running costs of an electric blanket compare to the cost of boiling your kettle for a hot water bottle in: Hot water bottle or electric blanket, what's best and cheapest for keeping you warm in bed. It doesn't matter if you're snuggling up to watch a movie or playing a game on your Switch, a heated throw will take you to all new levels of cosiness. uk - Offer of the day Designated trademarks, brands and images are the property of their respective owners.

Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148). Choose from a range of colours and luxurious fabrics, equipped with auto safety controls for adjustable, reliable heat for as long as you need. For over 50 years, we’ve worked on innovative warming technology that keeps you feeling good, no matter the weather outside your window. This thread is quite old now, but if you’ve landed here looking for advice on keeping warm this winter, we’ve recently updated our best heated throw page with loads of toasty, cost-effective blankets Mumsnetters love, including advice on choosing the right one for you. Parent tester Rachael uses this heated throw and said, "The initial cost put me off a bit, however knowing it costs around 1p a night to run makes me feel better about it.Under blankets, for example, can run for up to eight hours, so you could opt for this at night instead of central heating, while a throw can keep you warm while working from home. With three temperature settings, this is a simpler electric blanket design than some, but it’s still just as cosy thanks to its soft, fluffy material.

Note that dual control under blankets are plugged in on both sides, meaning they can use double the electricity versus those with a single control. Choose one that you like the feel and look of, however, if you want to be extra warm then a thicker throw is naturally going to keep you warmer, even when it's not on. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the . There is quite a big difference in how snuggly each one is and underwires are more noticeable in some of them. Our expert was also impressed with its even heat distribution on all three heat settings, although the temperature fluctuated during prolonged use.

Find your nearest electrical recycling point, or read our guide on how to donate or dispose of your appliances and tech for extra guidance. Blankets that have these – often size double and upwards – will have left and right zones, so the settings can be customised if there are two of you in the bed.

So, on cold evenings, put on a favourite film, heat up a mug of hot chocolate and transform your relaxation time by snuggling up under a heated throw. It’s also one of the priciest throws on our list, but it should start warming you up within ten minutes and it used just over one pence of electricity per hour on its lowest setting, making it cost effective to run. Some even resemble a fleecy blanket, which not only feels extra soft against the skin, but will look good in your living room if you want to leave it out. The one thing I will say is that if you wrap yourself up in them they don’t work as well - you need to lay them out flat so the wires are as flat as possible then the heat distributes well - I’m on an energy forum and everyone says the same thing. Also it's more efficient to use the heated throw on a low heat for a long time than intense heat for quick bursts as this requires more wattage.To get the most energy efficient heated throw as possible look for ones with intelliheat, such as number 1 on our list. Whether you’re working from home or just enjoying a lazy night on the sofa , our range of electric blankets will keep your entire body feeling and looking cosy. They make amazing gifts for loved ones and are machine washable – making them ideal for a lazy night in with family.