There’s no denying it, the weather now feels wintery and cold, so you’re likely not alone if you’re searching for ways to stay warm and cosy. One of the top options we’ve found is hunkering down with one of the best electric blankets. Whether you use a heated blanket on your mattress or a heated throw to wrap up warm on your sofa , these cold-weather companions will help you stay toasty, so you don’t have to rely on switching on the heating.
Perfect if you don’t want to heat the whole house when you’re feeling a little chilly, a traditional electric blanket on your bed may not sound super sexy but, with a cost of around 1p an hour to run, the warming devices will help you make some super sexy savings. There are lots of different styles available, too, so, we’ve been busy testing a range of electric blankets and throws, to find out which ones offer the best value for money. How we tested open image in gallery {"id":"trigger-autogallery-115474","index":1} A selection of the best electric blankets we tested for this review ( Zoe Phillimore ) We spent a good six months testing most of these blankets, draping the throws over our laps at every opportunity.
We also recruited some retirees into our testing pool, so they could let us know their thoughts. What we were looking for was something that kept us warm without overheating us, was easy to control and, in the case of heated throws, looked good, too. Of course, quality, safety and price were never far from our min.