Dreamland 16818 Antibacterial Double Heated Underblanket 150 x 120cm Fast 5 Min Heat Up Temperature Settings - Double

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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. It feels quite utilitarian – the fleece feels quite felt-like, and the wires do create small bumps under the mattress. They’re perfect for snuggling up on the sofa under, or having across your lap during the day whether you’re working or relaxing.

With 10 heat settings and 10 timing options, plus easy-to-use controls, the Slumberdown elegantly warm luxury heated throw was a no-brainer to win best overall for this roundup. Fast heat up will have your bed warm in only 5 minutes, and it’s energy saving, costing from as low as 1p to run per night*. This is great if you want it in the car, or the seat you want to use it on is just a bit too far from a plug socket. The fan of cosy sleeping could heat up their side of the bed by using their controls and the six temperature settings, while the tester who preferred colder sleeping conditions could put their side on low or even off. The heat zones weren’t as well-defined as others tested but the soft blanket fitted our mattress well, although the edges did start to curl a little after washing.Modern electric blankets are designed with safety systems such as auto shut-off after a set period of use, which means you won’t have to worry about fire hazards if you leave it unattended.

Its control detaches easily, it can be washed and tumble dried, plus the addition of antibacterial silver means that you don’t actually need to wash it as often. We like that it comes in a range of colours – we tested light pistachio, but there’s mole and dark charcoal, too. Also consider heat zones – this tends to come down to size, with double blankets and beyond boasting left and right zones so couples can set their own preferences. One charge of the blanket should last you between 90 minutes and three hours, depending on how high you have it whacked.Fortunately, there’s a good deal of flexibility and there are four temperatures to choose from rather than the average three. This means that our expert tester put leading brands to work, making up a double bed and measuring how evenly different settings distributed heat and whether they fluctuated over time.

Although to be extra safe, it’s always advisable to exercise caution and not leave it turned on for longer than you need. Let the machine run for a few minutes before turning it off and leaving the electric blanket to soak in the soapy water for about 15 minutes, and then skip to the rinse and spin cycle,' Hayley explains.Its temperatures were consistent, its LED-lit controls were intuitive to use and the fleece cover zips off easily for washing.

There are three LED lights which indicate which heat setting you have it on, which range from 28C to 42C.Fleecy on one side, and soft and smooth on the other, this Lakeland heated throw feels as cosy as can be. 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.