Dunelm customers can buy a "luxurious" heated blanket that provides extra warmth for households this autumn and winter. Described as being "perfect for any chilly evening", the heated blanket is said to help homeowners "save putting the heating on".
Price and sizes
Dunelm's Teddy Electric Throw is available in stores and online, with prices beginning at £32 for the 130cm x 160cm size. Customers can choose from two colour options (cream or charcoal), or opt for the larger 200cm x 200cm version for £55, which is large enough for two people.
Based on the current energy price cap, customers who use this device to keep warm in the winter can expect to pay, on average, approximately 3p per hour it is switched on. Devices like this are endorsed by money-saving experts like Martin Lewis, who recommends that people seeking cost-effective ways to stay warm should focus on the human, not the house.
Product description and alternatives
Describing the 100W blanket online, Dunelm said: "Indulge in luxurious warmth and comfort with this exquisite Heated Throw, designed with a plush teddy bear texture for an irresistibly soft and cosy feel. Boasting adjustable heat settings, this throw lets you tailor your warmth to perfection."
"Its machine-washable design ensures easy maintenance and enduring quality. Embrace ultimate snugness with this stylish and versatile heated throw, perfect for any chilly evening."
Similar electric blankets are available elsewhere, including The Range's Heated Throw Electric Fleece Blanket (£22.99, four colour options), the Neo Electric Heated Throw Over Sherpa Blanket at Debenhams (£26, reduced from £74.99, three colour options) and Matalan's offer on the Stone Heated Electric Blanket from Silentnight. However, it's Dunelm's Teddy Blanket that has hundreds of shoppers singing its praises.
Customer reviews
In the reviews, one said: "This is the best I found. Can hardly feel the wires, so it's really comfortable. It has a really lovely warmth to it, very comforting if you are prone to feeling the cold."
Another wrote: "Bought the throw to save putting heating on when on my own in the house. Heats up quickly, only used on low setting as it gets really hot. Lovely and cosy on its own too."
A third put in their review: "How did I live without it?! Warm, soft and cosy. The best heated blanket I've seen." Someone else said: "Great quality and looks very stylish and cosy. Saving me a fortune not putting heating on."
Yet not every customer was impressed. One claims: "Don't buy this. It has very thin heated elements and takes forever to warm up very slowly. Barely makes a difference. Very disappointing."
Another said: "I had to return the throw as it didn't heat properly. Even on the maximum setting, it only reached a lukewarm temperature, and that was not consistent across the whole throw."
Despite these criticisms, the vast majority of customers were full of praise for the blanket, as one said: "Best thing I've bought, use it to stay warm on the sofa and when working from home. Really cosy and well made - has different heat settings and auto times off after 90 minutes."
Another said: "Superb quality cosy blanket which I take between the lounge and the bedroom. Really cuddly and warm with a great variation of temperatures."
