Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Important Facts about the Heated Blanket

By Jan Bergman

As winter approaches, the idea of using a heated throw becomes more appealing to most people. Each year, the technology with these seems to improve and the prices go down, giving people all the more reason to buy one.

There's a lot of misinformation out there about heated blankets, and people are often mistaken about the different features. This article will give you an unbiased look into the world of electric blankets, as we'll examine both angles.

First of all, there's the very obvious fact that this keeps you warm at night. Not only does it keep you warm, though, but it helps you to save money on the heating bill. Many owners of electric blankets simply turn their heat down at night when their electric blankets are in use.

Married couples really enjoy warming blankets with dual controls. These split the blanket in half, allowing each half to warm up to its own respective temperature. This has proven to be ideal for those couples who quarrel over blanket warmth.

Many people also enjoy the timer settings that now come with heated blankets. Too many people forget to turn their blankets off when they leave for the day, but built in timers easily resolve the issue now.

On the other side of the issue, there are a few gripes that owners have with heated blankets. For a start, a large percentage of electric blankets eventually end up breaking. Repair is costly to the point where people are simply better off buying a new one.

There are others who still worry about safety issues when it comes to heated blankets. Sometimes, they've been known to get so hot that they may burn. They've even been known to cause the occasional fire.

These are the major points of praise and concern when it comes to electric blankets. They're very popular sellers with good reason, but as you can see, there's still room for improvement.

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