Introduction
Unlike some electric blanket manufacturers, Silentnight specialises in all things to do with beds, so it’s no wonder that its Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket ticks many boxes. Washable, easy to use and with two controls, so each sleeper can choose their preferred heat, it’s the perfect solution for a cosy bed throughout winter without blowing the budget. It’s available in two sizes – double (the size I tested) and king – so, sadly, super-king mattress owners are out of luck. Each control is an efficient 60W, meaning that running both at maximum for an hour (based on a 34p per kWh), will cost slightly more than 4p.
Design and Features
Dual controlsNo bright displaysThree temperatures
While some electric blankets come with settings galore, the Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket is beautifully basic. There’s no timer or display to grapple with come bedtime – just two controls with three heat settings each and a single small light to show when the blanket is switched on. A slider allows you to cycle up through the heat settings, or you can go straight from 0 to 3, thanks to a 0 at each end. This means that you can turn off the heat easily while you’re in bed or in the dark (it’s suitable for all-night use), knowing that whether you push the slider up or down all the way, it’ll turn the blanket off. It also features overheating protection. The double size measures 137 x 150cm, providing plenty of width for the average dimensions of a mattress (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in or 135 x 190cm), but not covering the pillow area. Detach the controls and the blanket can be machine-washed on a wool setting. Sadly, there’s no bag for storage – only a box. However, one advantage that this blanket has over others is a generous three-year guarantee.
Performance
Easy to fitWires don’t dig inFast heat-up
The first thing you’ll notice about the Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket is how it attaches to the mattress. Rather than cords, or even elasticated corners, it features two elasticated straps that run under the mattress, helping it to be easily secured. The controls attach at either side towards the top, forming a white plastic lump around where your shoulders would be. I found this fairly uncomfortable as I slept and needed to add padding to prevent the attachment from digging into me. The blanket itself feels reassuringly thick, though, and I didn’t feel any of the wires. Heat-up is fast: on average it took around 10mins for the blanket to feel warm to the touch. As someone who’s light-sensitive at night, I appreciated that the controls only featured one small unobtrusive light to show that the blanket was switched on. Both power cables detach for cleaning – while some controls can be difficult to detach, I found it easy with this blanket.
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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. For those who want more choice over heat settings, the Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket is more of an investment but provides extra versatility. Alternatively, if you’re looking to spend less, the Vonhaus Electric Heated Under Blanket has dual controls but is more affordable. 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.
