Electric blankets

Chrysalis

Got one and using it, great invention provides heat sensation similar to fan heater except its at 1/20th the peak energy consumption, measured it and its approx 100 watts, and also medium setting is easily enough and that turns it on/off so not constant 100w either.

Hope it helps others in energy saving, this is perhaps for those who cant afford or dont want to spend on central heating, just doing whats needed keeping their body warm.

baser999

Another option is the heated mattress topper

Chrysalis

Well this is something I am using in the day not in bed, I wrap it around me when on my chair.

Luckily for me a standard duvet is fine to keep me warm in bed.  

Your idea is good for those who need help for in bed heating as well, agree.

Spoonie_Turtle

I find a long hot water bottle excellent for bed (I used to use two standard ones, one at the foot and one in the middle).  Though granted not everyone can safely fill them and some people do need a wider spread of heat - thank goodness for options.

FreeBear

baser999 said:

Another option is the heated mattress topper

Got myself an under-blanket from Lidl last month for £20. Lovely and warm, with a maximum consumption of 60W. I've been using it on No.2 (out of 6 settings) for a couple of hours each night.

Chrysalis

Well smart meter data is in.

I had the blanket on almost all day, and the readings were within normal variance from day to day, so yeah its super cheap.

6.169 KwH Tuesday no heating devices on at all.
6.155 KwH Saturday blanket on for over 8 hours.

Going to buy a couple more for my parents.

RobM99

Looks like I'll be spending here!

Alnat1

86 year old dad said he didn't want an electric blanket, they are too dangerous. Last week one of the 3 hot water bottles he uses leaked in the night. He had to changed all the bedding, his PJs and then sleep in a bed with a damp mattress.

He STILL says electric blankets aren't for him.........

Swipe

I have not used my electric blanket yet this year. I'll fit it next weekend when I'm due for my 3 month mattress flip. I'm not a huge fan of hot water bottles for the leak risk. I found one of those wheat filled heat cushions that you put in the microwave for 1 min and have been using that to keep my feet warm when I first get in bed.

PennyForThem_2

Natural filled mattress topers willprovide the warmth without need for electric blankets etc.  Variety of feather/wool toppers.  I use 2 - the under one is thick, soft and feather filled topped by a natural wool topper which is quite thin.  Toasty warm all night and sometimes too hot - down/feather duvets of summer and winter togs.

Max68

Anyone got a link to a decent one as there seem so many to choose from?  Heard the shops have been cheeky with the things costing about £20 during the summer but now cost around £40-£60?  For the bedroom I can't champion enough Sainsburys fleece bed sets, two pillow cases and a duvet cover.  Bought one last year and a another a couple of weeks ago so I have two so can rotate when washing.  The pillow cases are a bit warm for me but the duvet cover is lovely and warm without being over bearing.  Cost's around £30 but may come down to £26 in January sales. Also Amazon do some great hoodie fleece tops at variable prices.  Comfortable indoors or out.