Electric Blanket v Heated Throw?

dronid

I have a heated throw on the sofa, more often for guests who aren't really used to how cool we keep the house. It warms them up, not the whole house. I've got electric blankets on the beds, the modern ones are barely noticeable unlike the old ones my Grandparents used to use which felt a bit like hot knitting needles wrapped in a Brillo blanket. We've also got an infra-red heater for the first thing in the morning in the bedroom as it doesn't heat up the air, it heats up the solid stuff it points at, so can immediately stop you feeling cold and only needs to be on till you're moving.

bupster

I've got both - gave up on the electric blanket as I moved towards menopause because bloody hell I needed to sleep in the freezer. I also decided I preferred a hot water bottle, and was uncomfortable about using both! I still have it though and fondly recall the days when I appreciated it. I got a heated throw for a birthday present and have only really started using it this year and it is fab for having around the house. If I had neither, a limited budget, and were feeling the cold at night, I'd get a hot water bottle and a throw as that covers all your bases, whereas a blanket is usually stuck where it is. If you have a decent budget you could try all three! 

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blondali said:

Omg I can categorically say a heated throw is amazing!!! This is literally my best purchase of 2022! I’ve been using mine in the office and on the sofa! I’ve not switched the heating on once yet and don’t plan to for ages yet! This will definitely help! I live with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, silent migraines and Raynauds, so I can’t cope with cold conditions - this is honestly an absolute god send!! 😍😍😍

https://amzn.to/3LOoQiY

This is the one I have, and it is probably my favourite thing I own. However, clicking your link, I realise they've put the price up £20 since I bought mine last October! Cheeky! For anyone wanting one and in no desperate rush, it might be worth waiting until Black Friday as I am pretty sure there will be some on sale on Amazon. I'm very curious to know how much they will cost per hour to run, now the cost of energy has increased (again).

PositiveBalance

Thank you all for the advice, yet again.

As luck had it, I was in Costco at the weekend and they had some heated throws in at the very reasonable pricey of £32 and some change, so I decided to take the plunge on a heated throw as well.

I have yet to try it, though! I'm not sure what I am waiting for - perhaps I am afraid of getting too used to it before it really starts to get cold, but I should definitely make sure it works before much longer!

Thank you all for the advice and may your toes ever be toasty for giving out such good advice! 😁

PositiveBalance

P. S.  Am currently trying the heated throw and it is *amazing*! 😁