The cold snap might be beginning to lift a little, but that doesn’t mean the winter weather is about to get much warmer anytime soon.
It’s no secret that this time of year brings with it higher energy bills due to many households turning on the heating. Evenings can be the worst, with many of us not wanting to get into a cold bed.
Fortunately, Dunelm has slashed the cost of a popular electric blanket that is said to run from as little as “1p per hour”, depending on your bed size. It’s the Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Electric Blanket and it can be yours for 30 percent less right now.
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The blanket is now priced between £28 to £35, from single to king size, down from its previous prices of £40 to £50. It also comes with a one year guarantee, making it even better value for money as you are covered for any damages or faults within that time.
The Fogarty electric blanket comes with three heat settings that are said to keep you “cosy” and “snug all night”. You also don’t need to worry about feeling wires as you sleep, as it features an extra quilted layer for added comfort.
According to Dunelm, the hourly running cost for each size of the blanket differs, with a single being the cheapest from just 1p per hour. Meanwhile, a double is said to cost from 2p. with a king size costing from 3p per hour.
Over 100 Dunelm shoppers have left the Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Electric Blanket five star reviews for its fast heat up time and feel, as they say it is “the best thing ever” and is “so lovely” for their bed during winter.
One happy customer wrote: “This electric blanket is the best thing ever. Put it on an hour before going to bed. Lovely and snug all night. No need to keep it on. Can’t feel the wires at all.”
A second delighted shopper said: “Bought this for my daughter as she works nights and she can’t wait to get into bed when she gets home , it heats up very quickly and is just a beautiful bit of bliss in her words!! Best purchase this winter, so much so I’m going to purchase one for myself. Absolutely nothing negative to say.”
Someone else praised: “The blanket heats up quickly and is nice and thick so you’re not aware of the wiring when lying on it.”
And another shopper praised: “One of the best things I’ve bought! So lovely to get into a warm bed on a cold night. No one will regret buying one of these, pure bliss.”
One shopper was disappointed it did not come with a dual controller, as they said: “Found the blanket very comfortable and fitted the bed well but unfortunately didn’t realize it only came with one controller as l don’t need extra heat and my husband does it doesn’t really work for me.”
Purchase the Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Electric Blanket in the Dunelm sale here.
Debenhams also has a range of electric blankets on offers, such as this Sleepy Nights one that costs from 1p per hour being reduced by 70 percent. If you do need dual controls, then Silentnight’s bestselling blanket is down to £37.99 on Amazon.
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