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Advantages
and Disadvantages of Electric Blankets -- Based on Data From Over 591 Actual Owners
Page last updated June 12, 2009
The
information below is based on our electric
blanket research.
Advantages of Electric Blankets
Eliminate getting into cold bed
Owners like how an electric blanket can prewarm their bed before
they get into it. In fact, according to our data, this is a
main reason why people buy an electric blanket.
Can reduce need to heat home at night
Electric blanket owners were often pleasantly surprised when
they realized that by using an electric blanket at night, they
can reduce or eliminate the need to have their home's heat on.
This, of course, can save substantial money.
Lightweight
Many owners like the lightweight nature of an electric blanket,
as opposed to having to sleep under the weight of several conventional
blankets which can make moving while in bed difficult. Their
low weight also allows making a bed to be an easier and faster
chore.
Happier couples
Many electric blankets feature duel controllers which allow
each side of a bed to have its own heat setting. This eliminates
the need to agree on how many blanket should be on the bed
and competing for blankets at night for warmth.
Disadvantages of Electric
Blankets
Can break / be frustrating to use
A substantial percentage of owners included in our research
reported that their blanket developed a defect which usually
caused the blanket to not work properly or at all. In addition,
safety features can sometimes make operating the product difficult.
Conventional blankets, of course, have no such problems.
Might not be warm enough
A small but significant percentage of owners said that they
would like for their electric blanket to get warmer than it
does. Even on the highest setting, these owners still feel
at least somewhat cold.
Heating wires
A small but significant percentage of owners said that heating
wires in the blanket could clearly be felt. This can make
the blanket at least somewhat uncomfortable.