All About Electric Blankets

Enjoy the warmth without the worry

Safety first

For rest and relaxation on a cold winter night, nothing beats an electric blanket. Now, you can get that cozy feeling without the worry. Today's electric blankets have an automatic shut off feature, so you can feel safe and secure.

New and improved

If you haven't purchased an electric blanket in awhile, you'll be surprised at how much they've improved. Besides the automatic shut off feature, electric blankets have improved in many other ways. Some of these new features include:

Automatic shut off after 10 hours

Auto pre-warm button powers down after initial preheat

Temperature sensing system provides even warmth throughout the blanket

Thinner wires for improved heating and comfort

Silent operation, no clicking noises

Digital control with up to 20 settings

Dual controls on queen and king sizes

Goodbye bulky blankets

Bulky wires are also a thing of the past. Today's electric blankets have ultra-thin wiring for enhanced thermal control. This temperature sensing system provides even warmth throughout the blanket for ultimate comfort. The thin wires also make the electric blanket less bulky than in the past.

The specifics

Many styles of electric blankets are available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. You can expect to pay around $60 for a twin size electric blanket and over $100 for a king size electric blanket. A blanket with dual controls will cost a little more. Most electric blankets are made out of acrylic or nylon fabrics, which feel soft next to your skin.

Shock free

After all the improvements, if you're still worried about safety, you can now purchase a low voltage electric blanket. The low voltage electric blanket operates with non-hazardous low voltage, providing you with the safest electric blanket ever produced. The product includes a new low-voltage power supply box that changes 120 volts (normal household current) into a non-hazardous low voltage DC current (like a battery) to assure the blanket is shock free.

Cuddle up

Another option is an electric throw. Wrap yourself in warmth and softness with an electric wrap blanket. This style of electric blanket has a snap and zip closure so it's perfect for watching TV, reading a book or taking a nap. It also costs much less than a traditional electric blanket.

On the road

You can also take that comfortable, cozy feeling of an electric blanket on the road with a 12-volt heated blanket. This wrap around blanket plugs into your cigarette lighter sockets to warm passengers in a way a car heater can't. It features a built-in thermostat, and a 6 foot power cord.

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