The Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket from Dunelm is available in single, double and king sizes, and only costs 1p per night to operate
As the chilly season officially kicks in, it’s not just your wardrobe that needs bulking up. Households across the UK are on the lookout for cost-effective warming gadgets to help combat soaring energy bills. Shoppers have praised one product from Dunelm, claiming it has helped them ‘save on energy bills’ and also heats up rapidly.
The Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket, priced between £22 – £34 depending on the size you need, is a hit among customers. A single will set you back £22, a double costs £30, and a king-size is priced at £34.
This electric blanket is touted as being ‘soft and durable’, with elasticated straps to fit a variety of mattress depths and prevent it from shifting. It’s also machine washable for easy care, reports the Express.
With three adjustable heat settings, shoppers can customise the warmth level to their liking. The dimensions for a single are 65cm x 135cm, for a double 120cm x 135cm and a king size 142cm x 150cm.
However, Dunelm does warn that this 100% polyester electric blanket carries overheating risks if used with a memory foam topper, so shoppers should bear this in mind.
For something that also provides cuddle factor and warmth, Argos stocks the Dreamland Snuggle Up Heated Grey Throw for £50, which they claim is their lowest ever price on this product. This blanket heats up in five minutes and boasts six temperature options, plus comes with an automatic shut-off timer.
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It’s washing machine-friendly and tumble dryer safe as well. It works as an additional layer on a bed (dimensions are W160cm and L120cm) or can be draped over a sofa back for a lounge room touch if customers prefer.
At the pricier end of the range, Amazon stocks the Silentnight Multi-Zone Electric Blanket Mattress Topper Super King for £75.58, presently slashed by 11% from the original price of £84.99. This Super King Quilted Heated Topper offers nine options to select from, and customers can opt to warm either the head or foot of the bed independently.
It features overheat protection, the manufacturer states, and they also assert it costs merely 1p per night to operate. The double-size pricing begins from £77.65, with a king from £72.24 (marked down from £120).
However, with 285 reviews on Dunelm, customers have praised their Cosy and Warm Electric Blanket for doing the job perfectly. One five-star reviewer commented: “Perfect size, and easy to take away when I go to my B&B as this is a spare electric blanket, so use when I travel away. Heats up quickly and is snug and warm. Great product, excellent value for money, as this is a spare one I have bought with the 50% discount currently with Dunelm. Fantastic.”
One satisfied customer praised: “Great Product, saves on energy bills, particularly when used in conjunction with a smart plug or timer.”
Another shopper highlighted the benefits of heating, stating: “Dunelm electric blanket is a very effective way of controlling the temperature of a bed at night and uses very little power compared to heating the bedroom. The product is very simple to install by one person, which is good for us older people.”
A different customer expressed their preference for one of the features related to the plug point, explaining: “All good. The only exception is that the cord/plug are on the wrong side for me so I’ve turned the blanket over (now able to plug into electric socket). Seems ok though.”
