The history of electric blankets goes back for decades. Once considered a dying product, more people than ever are choosing to purchase electric blankets for cold nights. Many are discovering that they can save on electric bills by lowering their thermostat and using an electric blanket for warmth. The newer options have added safety features and come in various styles. With so many brands on the market, these three stand out as some of the best: Sunbeam Quilted Fleece Heating Blanket, Perfect Fit Plush Warming Blanket and the Soft Heat Microfleece Warming Blanket. It is important to research differences and ask questions when buying the perfect electric blanket.
Customers prefer thinner, more evenly dispersed coils that come in most newer blankets. The Sunbeam Quilted has broader coils but customers say they are thin and hardly noticeable. The Perfect Plush is rated as one of the highest for comfort due to its thin wires. The Soft Heat Microfleece was rated as having "barely there" wires.
The Sunbeam Quilted Fleece Heating blanket comes with five separate settings. The Perfect Plush also comes with five heat settings. For those wanting more heat options, The Soft Heat Microfleece Warming Blanket comes with 10 different heat settings.
It is nice to know that all three brands come in twin, full, queen and king sizes. However, your chosen distributor may not have all sizes, so check carefully when ordering the size you need.
All brands are machine washable with all stating that they do not shrink during washing. None mention if the blankets can be machine dried, so this might be a question to ask the company or manufacturer you purchase it from.
The Sunbeam Quilted Fleece Heated Blanket is sold in the following seven shades: acorn, seashell, garnet red, ivy, lagoon, mushroom and walnut. The Perfect Fit Plush can be bought in six shades: natural, sage, beige, garnet red, slate blue and chocolate. The Soft Heat Microfleece comes in the same six colors as the Perfect Fit Plush. Remember to allow for variances in shades when purchasing.
All three brands come with a five year warranty. It is important to verify the extent of the warranty when purchasing as all state limited or manufacturer warranty.
When used properly according to manufacturer directions, there is little to no danger in using an electric blanket. Remember to periodically check the cords to the blanket and always turn it off when not in use. Most companies safety test their blankets to ensure the safety of the blankets.
All of these prices are starting prices for the smallest blanket size. The Sunbeam begins pricing at $49.99. The Perfect Fit Plus starts at $112.99 while the Soft Heat Microfleece electric blanket beings pricing at $90. Remember that a cheaper price doesn't necessarily mean less options. Research each brand before buying to ensure it matches your needs. Also recheck sale prices as they differ depending on sales, site and the time of the year.