{"id":1090,"date":"2022-11-15T09:37:50","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T09:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2022-11-15T09:37:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T09:37:50","slug":"best-electric-blankets-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=1090","title":{"rendered":"The best electric blankets for beating the winter chill"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The winter nights are drawing in. Time to cosy down. But here\u2019s the problem: Nothing is getting any cheaper. On the contrary, in fact. Everyday folks are being hit with soaring energy prices. Now everyone\u2019s thinking twice about even putting the central heating on to stay warm<\/a>. Never mind keep it on all through the night.<\/p>\n

One solution is an old school electric blanket. Except there\u2019s nothing old school about the tech being used to heat electric blankets these days. New electric blankets have all kinds of features, such as dual controls, targeted areas for warming, and multiple heat settings. And all for just a fraction of the price of blasting the central heating all night.<\/p>\n

But which electric blanket should you choose? There are so many out there it\u2019s hard to know which products are the hottest. Luckily, we\u2019ve hunkered down and done the research. But before you buy, here\u2019s some handy information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is an electric blanket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An electric blanket plugs into the mains and warms up via heating elements<\/a> within the fabric itself. Most electric blankets are actually \u201ctoppers\u201d or under blankets, which mean you secure them on top of your mattress and lie on them. They fix onto the mattress with corner straps or elasticated skirting. The heat is managed by a remote control that\u2019s attached to the blanket. This can usually be detached so you can put the blanket in the washing machine. Also available are electric throws to wrap around yourself on the sofa.<\/p>\n

Are electric blankets safe to use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While safety experts recommend that no heated appliance should be left on unattended, or while you sleep, electric blankets have safety measures such as timers which switch the heat off at a designated time, or an automatic shut-off that prevents overheating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are electric blankets expensive to run?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This, of course, is the most crucial question as the price of energy soars and the general cost of living increases. The cost of running an electric blanket varies, depending on which heat setting you use (some blankets have up to nine different heat settings). <\/p>\n

Most of the blankets in this roundup claim to cost from 1p per night (on their lowest setting), based on a runtime of eight hours. Real-world tests have found the figure to be slightly higher, from 3p to 9p. Either way, it\u2019s significantly cheaper than central heating, which can currently cost between 4.6p to \u00a31.2 per hour.<\/p>\n

What is the best electric blanket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That all depends on what features you need to keep you warm, and which blanket suits you best. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve researched all the best brands and available options and pulled together a wide selection of options to consider. All you need to do is make your bed, and lie in it \u2014 and switch it on, of course.<\/p>\n

These are the best electric blankets in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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