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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye

Cheap Electric Blanket

The electric blanket is basically a blanket with an electrical heating device attached to the top of the bed sheet. Another variation of this is the electric mattress pad where the heating component is place below the bed sheet. The vast majority of electric blankets come with an adjustable heat control unit. With larger beds, the electric blanket will typically have spate control units for each side of the bed. The electric blanket can be used for keeping the person sleeping in it warm or to warm the bed up before use.

The modern electric blankets usually come with carbon fibre wires. These models typically work on 24volts, whereas the older models worked on 110 – 240 volts. Because of this reality, they are advertised as being more efficient, safe and comfortable. Because of the combination of electricity, flammable bedding material, head and an individual sleeping in it, the use of these types of blankets is of concern fire safety officials internationally.

Morphy Richards 75163 Electric Blanket

This cheap electric blankets developed by Morphy Richards comes with ultra thin wires with three heat settings. This electric blanket also has inbuilt over protection and additional warmth for the feet. These blankets are washable and can also be tumble dried if you so desire.

Single-Heated Electric Blanket

You can expect to stay cosy and warm with this electric single heated blanket. This blanket can also be used as additional bedding when it’s not heated. The drapes that are placed over the bed can also be used inside the duvet cover. These single heated cheap electric blankets come with, programmable clock and timer, LCD digital control, manual mode, sleep and boost all night and pre-heat use with its own built-in temperature sensing.

Tranquillity Luxury Fitted Electric Blanket

This tranquillity luxury fitted cheap electric blankets are the ultimate in under blankets. The fleecy luxurious fabric covers the bed completely fitting like a traditional mattress cover for optimum convenience. The power component automatically heats the bed within 10 minutes with a built in variable timer that allows you to switch the heating off after 2, 6, 9 or 12 hours.

Pifco Electric Blanket

This electric under blanket by Pifco is designed to be placed directly on your current mattress with the required cords tied back to hold it in its place. These cheap electric blankets feature twin controls, which allow the user to heat individual sides of their blanket depending on their preference, as well as two different heat settings. The second heat setting is designed solely for pre heating purposes, which takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes before the user enters the bed, after this period, it’s typically switched off. If you require all night heating, then the first option is typically selected.