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Sunbeam Electric Blanket Reviews & Ratings → Based on Data From Over 230 Actual Owners
Page last updated September 24, 2011
What You Need To Know
Sunbeam electric blankets have 81% owner satisfaction which is somewhat lower than Sunbeam electric mattress pads.
Prices can range from $40-$100. Average price paid was $61. Owners on average report that the product lasts 3-7 years. Less-than-perfect reliability and questionable material quality are the main complaints.
See how Sunbeam compares to the competition in the electric blanket / electric mattress pad comparison.
Ratings of Sunbeam Electric Blankets – Overall
The ratings below are based on over 230 actual owner experiences.
| Owner satisfaction | Fair-Good | Sunbeam electric blankets have 81% owner satisfaction, which makes them the lowest rated electric blanket in our research. |
| Price | Good-fair | Prices can range from $40-$100. Average price paid was $61. Buying a more expensive model, however, (over $50) tends to result in higher satisfaction. |
| Reliability / longevity | Fair | Reliability is not the Sunbeam's greatest strength. 10-15% of owners say that their Sunbeam electric blanket broke within a year of purchase. Most owners, however, report that the product lasts 3-7 years. |
| Heating effectiveness | Good | Owners are generally pleased with the warmth generated by the blanket as well as how quickly it heats. |
| Material softness / quality |
Fair-Good | Other electric blanket brands tend to score somewhat better on this issue. At least 7% of owners report significant shedding / pilling from the blanket. |
| Heating
wires / cords un-obtrusive |
Fair-Good | Other electric blanket brands tend to score somewhat better on this issue. More expensive Sunbeam models ($50+) tend to have higher satisfaction on this issue. |
| Appearance | Good | A variety of colors are often available. |
| Warranty / customer service | Fair | Sunbeam electric blankets generally come with a 5-year warranty. Owners, however, tend to report having difficulty with warranty claim resolution. |
Ratings of Sunbeam Electric Blankets Models
The following chart does not include all Sunbeam electric blanket models. We include only those models for which we could find adequate owner experience data and that rate highest.
| Sunbeam Model | Price* | Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size |
Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plush Warming Blanket | $50-$100
(Twin, Full, Queen, King) |
84% / 26 | Wal-Mart*, walmart.com |
Imperial Nights (Amazon.com) |
$50-$80
(Full, twin, king) |
80% / 39 | amazon.com jcpenney.com |
Camelot Dreams
(Amazon.com) |
$40-$53 (Twin, Full) |
70% / 56 | Amazon.com |
Royal Dreams
(Amazon.com) |
$80 (Queen, king) |
85% / 21 | amazon.com |
| Fleece Heated Throw | $30 | 82% / 6 | Wal-Mart*, walmart.com |
Microplush Throw Camelot
(Amazon.com) |
$45-$60 | 85% / 82 | amazon.com |
*Some Walmart store locations may carry product. Refer to walmart.com.