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January heralds the return of colder temperatures, and if a bog-standard blanket is no longer cutting it and you’re looking to avoid cranking up the heating, then an electric blanket is a great option, and it doesn’t cost a lot to run.
After a recent survey by the Office for National Statistics revealed that four in ten adults (39 per cent) in the UK found their energy bills difficult to afford, the electric blanket is the must-have winter gadget.
In fact, electric blankets use around 0.15 kWh of energy. So, using an electric blanket will cost you just under five pence per hour.
Help you delay putting your heating on for a while longer; there are plenty of options on the high street, including supermarket brands with prices starting from £29.
The best electric blanket deals Dreamcatcher Electric Heated Throw Blanket 160 x 120cm
Super soft, machine washable and with nine heat settings, this electric blanket from Dreamcatcher is ideal for snuggling up on the sofa or as another layer in bed.
With a fast heat-up time and nine heat settings for greater control, it has a low running cost of just three pence per hour based on the current UK Energy Tariff.
£44.49 (save £15.50) Shop Lakeland StaySnug Grey Electric Heated Poncho
If you love the idea of an electric blanket but want to be able to move around whilst enjoying the heat, then this is a cosy, safe and energy-efficient alternative.
The machine washable heated poncho has nine heat and nine timer settings, so you can customise your preferred warmth. And unlike heated blankets, the poncho is designed to fasten snuggly around you so you can go about your business with it secured.
£62.99 (save £27) Shop
Lakeland StaySnug Tartan Check Sherpa Heated Throw
This toasty tartan throw will add a splash of style and comfort to your sofa this winter. Thanks to the super cosy design it’s perfect for throwing over yourself on long evenings without worrying about your heating bills.
It also has nine heat settings, which are switched between using the easy-to-use controller.
£59.99 (save £40) Shop Double Dual Control Dreamland Scandi Heated Sherpa Underblanket Full Bed
Not your average electric blanket, this Dreamland Underblanket is designed to cover your entire mattress, so every inch of you will be cosy and snug at night.
The generous double size also goes right over the corners and down the sides of the mattress, so every corner is covered. And the best news? It has dual controls with six temperature settings to choose from to keep both of you cosy all night long.
£97.94 (save £17.25) Shop Dreamland Alaskan Husky Faux Fur Throw
You don’t have to compromise on style when opting for an electric blanket.
The Dreamland Alaskan Husky faux fur heated throw is a gorgeous example and helps to add a little style and dose of luxury to your living room or bedroom. It also has a programmable timer, Interrliheat and six temperature settings.
£99 (save £30.99) Shop Silentnight Sherpa Electric Heated Throw – Grey
Machine washable with variable temperature settings, this Silentnight electric blanket has all the hallmarks of a winter must-have.
The blanket is luxuriously warm and in a classic grey colourway with a reverse fluffy Sherpa fleece, while the ten separate heat settings allow you to choose a temperature that is just right for you.
£49 (save £26) Shop Silentnight Comfort Control Washable Electric Blanket – 3 Heat Settings – Double
The Silentnight Comfort Control Washable Electric Blanket is the number one bestseller in Electric Bed Blanket on Amazon.
And for good reason. Designed to slot on top of your mattress, it helps keep you warm during colder nights with a choice of three heat settings. Better still, it’s covered in snuggly fleece fabric for maximum cosiness.
£29 (save £3) Shop Cosi Home® Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw
Not on sale, but a popular choice with over 6,000 Amazon shoppers snapping up this Cosi Home® Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw in the last month alone.
This luxury heated throw blanket is made from a super-soft microfleece on one side and a cosy faux fur on the other. It has nine heat settings, nine-hour timer and overheat protection for your peace of mind.
£69.99 Shop Dreamland Heated Multi Pad, Grey
If you’re after more control when it comes to heated textiles, then this heated pad might be a better option. While it’s not on sale, it costs under £40.
The Dreamland heated pad can be used all over the body for instant warmth and relaxation. Ideal for the back, shoulders, abdomen and legs, it has a quick heat-up, five temperature settings and three-hour auto shut-off timer.
£39.99 Shop
Disclaimer: All prices mentioned are accurate at the time of publication.
