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Sunbeam
Electric Blanket Reviews &
Ratings -- Based on Data From Over
175 Actual Owners
Page last updated June 10, 2009.
What
You Need To Know
Based on our research involving at least 177 actual Sunbeam
electric blanket owners, just 39% of them were satisfied
with the product. The main reason for dissatisfaction had to
do with the blankets at least appearing to be defective or difficult
to operate in one way or another.
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About Our Research
The research findings are based on at least 177 reviews / comments
of actual Sunbeam electric blanket owners collected
from diverse sources, including owner reviews on retailer websites, online message boards and product review websites.
Research Findings
Material
About 10% of owners included on our research praised Sunbeam
electric blankets for their softness. Only a couple of owners
complained of a lack of softness. The blankets are generally
made from polyester or an acrylic / polyester blend. The blended
varieties tend to get criticized by owners for pilling and shedding,
while the polyester types do not.
Heating Elements
Less than 1% of owners in our research said that the wires in
their blankets were too noticeable.
Heating Effectiveness
Owners generally said that they liked how quickly the blanket
would heat up, while 2% wanted it to heat faster. Owners were
overall pleased with the amount of warmth generated, but 3%
would have liked more warmth than what the blanket can provide.
Durability / Reliability
The main reason there is only 39% satisfaction with this product
has to do with its durability and / or reliability. The clear
majority of owners included in our research said that their
blanket was, within months after purchase, defective or at least
frustrating to effectively use.