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Your support makes all the difference.The cold weather means cosy evenings on the sofa are back on the agenda. So, many of us are looking for ways to keep warm while hunkering down indoors – whether that’s with a thicker duvet, a blanket hoodie, a pair of sumptuously soft slippers, or the best electric blanket deals.
Adding a bit of extra oomph when it comes to keeping toasty, an electric blanket may be just what you need. About as hi-tech as a blanket gets, these cold-busting products can offer a cost-effective alternative to turning up the central heating and will come in handy for cold nights year-round.
Cosy, insulating and safe to use (most have an auto shut-off function), these heated throws come in a whole host of colours, fabrics, sizes and styles. Best of all, energy efficiency is built-in, with some claiming to cost as little as 1p a night to run.
To help you save even more money, we’ve sourced the best electric blanket deals to snap up right now. Keep scrolling to see our pick of the top discounts for May, with big savings from brands such as Dreamland and Silentnight.
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The best electric blanket deals in December 2024 are:
- Slumberdown elegantly warm luxury heated throw: Was £58.99, now £49.55, Amazon.co.uk
- Dreamland hurry home deluxe velvet herringbone heated throw: Was £94.99, now £74.99, Boots.com
- Dreamland intelliheat warming throw: Was £59.99, now £49.99, Amazon.co.uk
Slumberdown elegantly warm luxury heated throw: Was £58.99, now £49.55, Amazon.co.uk
- Dimensions: 120cm x 160cm
- Temperature settings: 10
- Machine-washable: Yes, wash at 40C
Securing the top spot in our review of the best electric blankets, Slumberdown’s heated throw is made with faux-mink fleece which is “as soft as any you’ll find”, according to our reviewer, who noted “how easy it was to use the throw, despite all the different settings.” With 10 heat settings and 10 timer setters, it can be kept on for up to 10 hours and shows you what you’ve set on the LED display. At Amazon, you can nab a decent discount of 16 per cent on the blanket.
Silentnight comfort control electric blanket: Was £36, now £30, Argos.co.uk
- Dimensions: 144cm x 152cm
- Temperature settings: Three
- Machine-washable: Yes
Hailed as the best budget buy in our review of the best electric blankets, Silentnight’s comfort control electric blanket kept our tester “noticeably warm, even on the lowest setting”. They said: “It may seem a little utilitarian – the fleece feels quite felt-like, and the wires do create small bumps – however, we liked the elasticated straps that hold it in place on the mattress.” This blanket comes with three heat settings and takes 10 minutes to heat-up, according to the brand, so you’ll be toasty in no time.
Dreamland hurry home deluxe velvet herringbone heated throw: Was £94.99, now £74.99, Boots.com
- Dimensions: 160cm x 120cm
- Temperature settings: Three
- Machine-washable: Yes
“This velvety, soft-as-a-baby-bunny throw comes in a gorgeous inky navy that looks super high-end”, noted our review of the best electric blanket. Our writer praised the helpful auto shut-off timer with one, two or nine hours, and found that “if you stick it on the highest setting, it will preheat super quickly”.
Silentnight yours and mine dual control electric blanket, king: Was £40, now £36, Silentnight.co.uk
- Dimensions: 60in x 54in
- Temperature settings: Three
- Machine-washable: Yes
“We were amazed by the value of this dual-control blanket, which lets you and your partner adjust the temperature on your respective sides of the bed, warming each individually, to create your own microclimate in bed”, our reviewer said when they put this to the test. “The great spread of heat elements inside the blanket prevents any cold spots, which helped us drift off more easily”, they added.
Slumberdown comfy hugs electric blanket heated throw: Was £55, now £45, Very.co.uk
- Dimensions: 160cm x 120cm
- Temperature settings: Nine
- Machine-washable: Yes
Slumberdown earned the top spot in our review of the best electric blankets, so, this is a brand well worth having on your radar. With £10 off the dark grey colourway at Very, this throw boasts nine temperature settings and a timer. Better still, it’s finished with fleece, giving it a softer exterior. It’s also machine-washable.
Livivo electric heated blanket, double: Was £69.99, now £59.99, Livivo.com
- Dimensions: 160cm x 130cm
- Temperature settings: 10
- Machine-washable: Yes
Keep warm with this super-soft heated electric blanket from Livivo. Made from a fleecy material, it’s the perfect companion to snuggle up with on the sofa. With 10 heat settings and an easy-to-use digital remote control, there’s currently 15 per cent off the price, too.
Dreamland intelliheat warming throw: Was £59.99, now £49.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Dimensions: 120 cm x 160 cm
- Temperature settings: Six
- Machine-washable: Yes
Perfect for those working from home and looking to cut back on daytime energy bills, this blanket is designed to wrap around you and provide comforting warmth all day long. The aptly named intelliheat control is detachable and gives you access to six varied temperatures with super speedy fast-heat. Now £10 off at Amazon.
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