Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket King Size - Heated Electric Underblanket Bed Warmer Sheet with 3 Heat Settings, Easy Fit Straps and Split Controls - King Size 160x150cm (63"x59")

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Most are on a timer, but some sense when they’re getting close to overheating and cut out at that point. There are dual controls, which means you can govern the temperature on your side of the bed without interference from co-sleepers. To qualify for a refund or replacement, products need to be complete with all components and original packaging. We loved this under blanket not just for the warmth factor, but also because you couldn’t feel the wires at all under the Sherpa fabric. Not only does it look great – and highly inviting – draped over the corner of a sofa, the LED controls offer six temperature settings and three auto shut-off timers – one, three or nine hours.

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We felt toasty under this blanket and liked that there were so many heat options so we could be like Goldilocks and find the temperature that was just right.

It’s also amazing if you have a sore upper back or shoulders as the heat can relieve aches and pains. There are nine heat settings and time timer settings, meaning you can find the perfect combo for you. As the cold weather starts to bite, thoughts turn to when we’re going to crack and put the heating on for the first time. We like that it comes in a range of colours – we tested light pistachio, but there’s mole and dark charcoal, too. Fleecy on one side, and soft and smooth on the other, this Lakeland heated throw feels as cosy as can be.

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This velvety, soft-as-a-baby-bunny throw comes in a gorgeous inky navy that looks super high-end and we loved the herringbone stitching on it too. We liked that it came in a different colour other than grey – ours was teal, although we’d say it’s more of a dark blue to our eyes – and it is one of the most lightweight we tried, which is great if you don’t like being weighed down or tend to overheat under heavy layers. We found that this throw kept us very warm indeed thanks to a combination of the heating elements and the faux fur.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.

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It also means you don’t need to put up with feeling cold, and they can help you save on your electric bills. The heat was mainly focused in a few patches on the blanket, rather than throughout, but they’ve been placed to ensure they’re at the points you’re going to be in contact with the pad. These plug into the mains more often than not (although there are some battery-operated ones) and warm you up as you lie under them. It is quite bulky though; the well-spread-out wires make sure there are no cold patches, but you can definitely feel all the cables and it’s quite heavy to lug.

One charge of the blanket should last you between 90 minutes and three hours, depending on how high you have it whacked. It feels premium, made from crisp 200-thread count cotton that’s going to help you regulate your temperature. Ease of use and durability were also important, as was easy care – could we machine wash them if spillages occurred? Energy efficiency is built-in to most electric blankets, with some costing just a few pence to run per night, therefore they’re a useful alternative to turning your central heating on overnight.

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You do have to sit close to a plug socket though, as it requires being plugged in while in use, but there are three heat settings on it, and we found it warmed up in around five minutes.If it’s ok to be put in a machine, avoid using a full cycle like you would with the rest of your laundry. If you’re after a mattress protector-style electric blanket then the Dreamland snowed in would be our pick – it’s well-made, comes with dual controls and is easy to use. There are three LED lights which indicate which heat setting you have it on, which range from 28C to 42C.