Shoppers seeking affordable ways to stay warm this winter can now buy the Livio Electric Heated Blanket for £27 at Yimbly, a retailer owned by Reach Plc, after a discount code reduces its already reduced price. The blanket, which customers describe as 'very cheap to run', offers a budget-friendly alternative to central heating following Ofgem's energy price cap increase.
Price and Features
The Livio Electric Heated Blanket has been cut from £39.99 to £29.99, and using the code AUTUMN10 brings the cost down to £27. This undercuts Amazon's current price of £33.99 for the same model. Available in a 'Sand' neutral beige shade, the blanket suits sofas or beds.
The manufacturer claims it costs as little as 4p per hour to operate, based on an average electricity unit rate of 26.32p/kWh under the Ofgem energy price cap for October to December 2026. It features nine heat settings, a timer ranging from one to nine hours, and an automatic shut-off function. A digital controller displays time and temperature options and detaches easily, allowing the blanket to be machine-washed.
Customer Reviews
Shoppers have shared positive experiences with the Livivo blanket at Yimbly. One customer remarked: "Was very surprised at how fast the delivery arrived. Also, the blanket seemed very soft and smooth." Another said: "I have a couple of other electric blankets. The Livivo from Yimbly is the best. Good settings - even on 'low', the whole of the blanket warms up. Others are patchy. Very soft fabric and a good length plug wire. Very good value."
At Amazon, one purchaser noted: "Love to snuggle on the sofa with this throw, means I can turn the heating lower and save energy and money!" However, a different customer expressed dissatisfaction with the controls, stating: "Big disappointment that to turn on the switch is at the side of the controller instead of pressing a button on the front. As I have arthritis in my fingers, I find it difficult to turn on."
Alternatives and Running Costs
For those preferring a safer colour option, Lakeland's £54.99 StaySnug Sherpa Electric Heated Throw is available in dark grey, with the retailer claiming it costs approximately 26p daily to operate and offers nine temperature settings. As a non-electric alternative, Silentnight's Heat Genie Self Heating Giant Blanket (£34.99 at Amazon) uses a heat-reflecting foil layer to bounce body warmth back, with no ongoing running costs after purchase.
One satisfied Livivo customer concluded: "Love this heated blanket, my partner bought it for me as he wont allow the heating on as it's too expensive! Thank goodness for this, I use it all the time in winter. It's a good size and lovely and soft and is very cheap to run." The blanket's low running cost and positive reviews position it as a practical investment for reducing heating bills this season.
