Hillington Heated Electric Throw Over Blanket in Warm Grey – Soft Micro Fleece Throw with 6 Adjustable Heat Settings 160x130cm - Easy Digital Hand Controller and 9 Hour Timer - Machine Washable

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As someone interested in creating a beautiful and comfortable home for her family while saving money where possible, Gemma was determined to provide honest and independent advice on the best heated throw that will keep your family warm for mere pennies this winter. Why you should trust us Size and coverage: Make sure the throw is large enough to cover you comfortably. If you want one you can snuggle up under with your other half or kids, make sure you go for a large size so there's space for everyone. Comfort A panel of five volunteers assesses each electric blanket and heated throw for comfort. There is quite a big difference in how snuggly each one is and underwires are more noticeable in some of them. For electric blankets, we also assess how easy each one is to attach to a mattress and how comfortable each one is to lie on under a fitted sheet. With many years of experience as a content and copywriter for her family business Urban Media Publishing, Gemma has written articles and blogs on travel, the outdoor industry, parenting and finance.

HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece

Safety features: Look for blankets with an automatic shut-off feature. It's a must-have in case you accidentally drift off while it's on, and you can usually choose between different time settings up to nine hours. Overheat protection is also a good safety feature to have too. If you're worrying about your children staying well this winter, then it's understandable that you might be considering allowing them to get under your heated throw. These blankets are perfectly safe for children to use under supervision, but they're not recommended for under fives. They're also not safe for children to sleep with, as they should always be supervised when using a heated throw. How we chose the best heated throw By doing this, we whittled our longlist down and chose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. About the author Durability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear. We then conduct a full electrical safety test on each one. None showed significant wear and tear, and all passed the test.

We then conducted our own rigorous testing on selected products on our shortlist, focusing on these key areas:

HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece

There's often some confusion between heated throws and heated blankets. Whilst electric blankets are predominantly used as bedding, heated throws are used in other parts of the home. As part of our test, we washed and tumbled dried each of the blankets five times after testing, and then conducted a full electricity safety test. All the blankets passed. If you buy your blanket from a reputable UK retailer, as we did for our tests, then it should be safe. Temperature settings: Look for adjustable heat settings so you can get the most out of your blanket – some options have as many as 10 different settings! Bear in mind that it does often cost more to run a blanket on the higher settings, so it's a good idea to opt for one with good range. If you are feeling a little chilly but want to save on your heating bills, the Energy Electric Over Blanket instead? With running costs from as little as 1p per hour, it is the perfect economical alternative to running an expensive central heating systemThe best heated throw blanket is always a hot topic on the Mumsnet forums when cold weather comes around. These snuggly spreads are much loved as they could be the key to keeping warm this winter while saving money on your heating bill. They're a little similar to the best electric blankets, but while those are predominantly used as bedding, heated throws are more decorative and you can cosy up under them on the sofa. HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece Digital Control Timer Faux Fur UK Description With the completely detachable easy-to-use digital control, the Heated Electric Over Blanket is machine washable at 40C, meaning that your throw always looks great. The Heated Electric Over Blanket is perfect for helping those who suffer from arthritis and circulation problems as it provides a gentle, soothing and therapeutic heat whenever you require it, or just for snuggling up on those cold winter nights. The Heated Electric Over Blanket is CE certified, RoHS Compliant to the highest UK standards and is also equipped with both an Overheat Protection System and Automatic Safety Shut Off for your complete peace of mind. The Heated Electric Over Blanket is the perfect gift for your loved ones. This depends on how long you use it for and which setting you opt for. As a general rule, you can expect running a heated throw to cost somewhere between 4p and 8p an hour. Last year, energy prices surged dramatically, and with the cost of living crisis, everyone’s bills went through the roof. With winter just around the corner again, many people are looking for ways to stay warm while keeping the heating off, and Mumsnet users swear by the best heated throws as a potential solution. Along with other ideas like using the best hot water bottle and wearing the cosiest women's slippers, these electric throws focus on heating the person and not the room to stave off the cold. And while they can be pricey initially, some throws cost from as little as 1p a night to run. How we tested the best heated throw

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With its Ultra Soft Touch Micro Fleece Material and rich & luxurious Grey Colour, the Heated Electric Over Blanket is just the thing for those cold evenings when you want to just snuggle up on the sofa or settle down in bed for the night. The Heated Electric Over Blanket is one of the most advanced heated throws on the market with its easy-to-use digital control. With an Ultra Fast heat-up time and a choice of 6 different heat settings, the Heated Electric Over Blanket will have you snuggled up at the perfect temperature (between 30 and 50C) in no time at all. The adjustable digital timer function can be set to automatically switch off after your preferred length of time (from 1 to 9 hours) for your complete peace of mind. Heated throw blankets emit heat via coil wires that provide a steady source of warmth when plugged into an electrical outlet. Each heated throw blanket has a controller, a built-in timer, and a temperature control gauge. That means it will only go as warm as you want it to. The timer means the heat should cut off after a specified time of your choice, so you don't need to worry if you fall asleep while snuggled up in it. How much does it cost to run a heated throw?