King Size Electric Blankets

Toast Up Your Winter Night With King Electric Blankets

If you want to make sure the entire family is nice and toasty warm in winter, an electric blanket to fit your king size bed is ideal. Whether you get a fitted style, one that is tied to the bed, or a throw design, there are plenty of choices to keep you nice and toasty.

How do electric blankets work?

Quite simply, insulated carbon wires are powered by electricity or battery, and they deliver heat throughout the electric blanket. They trap warm air between your mattress and the blanket, which keeps your bed warm through the night. You can leave it on all night or simply put it on half an hour before you go to bed, so you’re getting in under your nice, toasty warm covers.

Things to consider when buying

Choose blankets that are easy to put on and take off. A fitted blanket that goes underneath you keeps the mattress flat and taut, and it is quick to remove, while a throw blanket is even faster and can be used at anytime, anywhere. If your feet are prone to get cold, look for a blanket that has an extra-warm foot area.

You want an electric blanket that's comfortable regardless of the heat, which is why it's important that you choose the right material. Electric blankets that have a wool pile or a fleece cover are often softer and thicker than other materials, however synthetic material such as polyester is often more affordable.

And when it comes to the remote control, look for one with raised buttons, so you can read the settings in the dark; or one with a light that tells you when the blanket is turned on, or that lights up the keys in case you want to change the settings throughout the night. You also want to make sure your chosen blanket has an overheat protection system that detects abnormal temperatures and shuts the blanket down automatically.

You also want to pay attention to the heat settings available come on ensuring there is low, medium and high. More expensive versions of electric blankets may even have up to 10 different settings. Check the manufacturer's details to see if fast heating is an option.

Other features might include:

• An illuminated LCD screen to make it easier to see the settings when it is dark
• Thick enough material that you can’t feel the heating elements when the blanket is stretched
• Dual temperature controls – which allow you to set the temperature on each side of the bed independently
• The ability to programme settings so you can define the maximum heat level for a specified period, such as 10 minutes before bedtime
• Waterproof technologies so they are safe and durable for use with children, babies and even pets
• Removable controls so you can wash your electric blanket without risking damage

Electric blankets are much more cost-effective than heating your entire house all night long. If you have a king size bed, check the descriptions of the styles you're looking at to ensure they are the right size. You’ll also find single size, queen size, and others available.