Electric blankets keep dying

[LadyWithLapdog]

Are there any good ones out there? What am I doing wrong? We started the winter with 5 and I’ve had 4 dying on us. Different brands, in the £40ish price range. One may have been overused (DD kept it on to come home from school to a warm bed), but otherwise responsible use. Is it a known thing or are we vv unlucky.

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Our Dreamland one has lasted solidly. But I'm guessing you've tried that? Maybe a Costco brand instead?

Just unlucky. But the wiring inside is not that robust, so can gently fold to put away, but not scrunch up etc.

I’ve 2 - my oldest in approx 5 years old and can be a bit temperamental in turning itself off for no apparent reason, but as long I don’t move it, it works fine.

maybe you need to check the warranties on them as could be returned?

We've had 2 die on us recently as cables keep getting trapped in the frigging recliner 😭🤦‍♀️😭

We've had one die too, its about 5 years old and had been scrumpled on the sofa a lot so probably just wear and tear.

Thanks for replying. It sounds like we’ve been v unlucky. Ours are between 2-4 months old. I will look for the receipts and see if we stand a chance to take them back. A couple were from M&S and I must have the email receipt. It’s annoying trying to save money on the heating and wasting it on electric blankets.

Would hot water bottles be a more practical solution for you?

Dreamland. Expensive but they've lasted years. It's worth buying the ones with timers so the kids don't accidentally leave them on.

I would definitely discourage anyone from leaving them on for hours on end just so that the bed is ready when they come in. I have a Lakeland one and it’s fab and heats up quickly within mins.

They are quite delicate but I wouldn’t be without them for slobbing in front of the TV and when I am working from home.

Mine has lasted about 6 years so far. I can't remember the brand but something like slumberland 🤷‍♀️

All of mine have died on one side, mostly mine, probably because the wires break when I turn over. I’m overweight. It’s really annoying. Even the heated throw I had broke but Cosihome offered a full replacement and their customer service was immediate and amazing, really impressive. I currently have a Bauer throw.