Introduction
Dunelm can often be counted on to provide great-value basics, and the Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket is no exception. Simple settings, an easy fit using elasticated straps and a detachable control for washing make it a great choice for toasty, warm beds on a budget. It’s available in three sizes: single (40W control, which will cost just over 1p per hour), double (70W control, 2p per hour) and king (90W, 3p per hour).
Design and Features
Long elasticated strapsEasy to setThree heats
There’s just one control to contend with on the Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket, but it has plenty of power to heat the whole of the blanket’s surface. The controls consist of a slider with three marked heat levels (annoyingly, “off” isn’t one of the markings) that are also represented by raised bumps – great for altering the settings in the dark without having to switch on the light (it’s suitable for all-night use on the lowest heat level). There’s no timer or display – just a small illuminated number to show when the blanket is switched on. While some blankets have an “off” marking at each end of a slider, the Cosy & Warm only has the option to slide the control down to deactivate it. The king size measures 142 x 150cm – a little narrower than the average dimensions of a mattress (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in or 150 x 200cm) – not covering the pillow area. This electric blanket’s control detaches easily, so it can be machine-washed at 30°C, and there’s also a useful zip-up bag for storage. However, it’s worth noting that this blanket only comes with a one-year guarantee, rather than two or three years offered by some other manufacturers.
Performance
Can feel quite firmQuick to fitCan be cooler around the edges
While most electric blankets are made from the same material – polyester – it’s how they’re made that can differ. For example, I found that the Dunelm Cosy & Warm isn’t quite as soft and flexible as similar electric blankets. It made my memory foam mattress firmer and less flexible as I lay on it. Those who prefer a firm mattress probably won’t notice the difference, but those who like a softer one might. This blanket is also quite thin, so it’s possible that you might feel the wires, even though I didn’t. While not the quickest to heat up, it did so in about 15-20mins, so you won’t need to remember to pop it on ages before bedtime. However, this blanket could be prone to cold patches on either side of the mattress, as the wires are more than 20cm away from its edges. Like with many other blankets with detachable controls, the control attachment sits right at the shoulder height, so I needed to add some padding in order to not feel it as I slept. That said, I liked that the control has raised bumps – making it easy to use in dim conditions – and only a very faint light to show the blanket is switched on – ideal for light-sensitive sleepers.
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Sustainability
TrustedReviews holds the fact that global warming is not a myth as a core value and will continuously endeavour to help protect our planet from harm in its business practices. The single control might be its only real downside – if so, check out the Silentnight Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket or the Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket – both of which have dual controls. Find out more about how we test in our ethics policy. As part of this mission, whenever we review a product, we send the company a series of questions to help us gauge and make transparent the impact the device has on the environment. We currently haven’t received answers to the questions on this product, but we will update this page the moment we do. You can see a detailed breakdown of the questions we ask and why in our sustainability info page.
