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Some may say we’re in the midst of autumn, others winter, regardless we’re feeling the chill. 

We have been desperate to put the central heating on of an evening or a crisp October morning as we see the blanket of mist on the streets outside. But, with the cost of living crisis and all, we’re having to learn some restraint. 

Thankfully, heated blankets exist that keep us cosy and warm in winter, are more cost effective than central heating, so it saves us those all important pennies in the long run.

We have found the perfect heated blanket, and it’s none other than Silentnight’s Comfort Control Electric Blanket, which is currently priced from £32.57 for a double – and a PENNY to run!

Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket

Crafted from microfibre to achieve a plush fleece finish to conceal the high tech mechanism inside that keeps you warm.

This blanket is quick to heat up and features three heat settings to ensure you are just the right temperature.

The built-in overheat protection ensures the blanket doesn’t overheat and cause any burns. Available in single, double, king and super king sizes, though the price varies depending on the size.

Buy Now from £32.57 for a double

The Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket has been crafted from microfibre to provide a plush fleece exterior that is comfortable and cushioning, while the inside contains the mechanics to heat up your bed. 

The blanket boasts three heat settings that can be adjusted with a control attached to the device. 

Silentnight’s winter warmer has an overheat protection feature built in, which switches in at a certain temperature to prevent you from overheating, or worse. However, the brand recommends putting a timer on, or switching the blanket off before you go to sleep for safety reasons. 

The blanket is also fitted with easy fit straps that secure to your mattress to sit neatly for optimum comfort. 

Some may layer over the bed to keep it warm before settling down to sleep at night, while others fit over the mattress and under the duvet for added warmth. How you use it is up to you. 

Plus, this design promises to be energy saving – and not just because it’s on sale.  It allegedly costs just 1p to heat up the bed. 

This electric blanket is available in four sizes, including single, double, king and super king sizes, to fit all bed sizes. Plus it is also available to shop as a dual control blanket and fleecy electric blanket. 

With over 50,000 glowing reviews, it’s safe to say this heated blanket is hot property – or as one shopper coined ‘a gamechanger for cold nights’. 

An Amazon shopper, who goes under the name Flame, shared: ‘I honestly don’t know how I managed without this electric blanket before. It’s made such a difference, especially during those chilly winter evenings.  It fits nicely onto our double bed using the corner straps – super easy to set up and stays in place without bunching up. The three heat settings are perfect: low for just taking the chill off, medium for most nights, and high for those really cold ones. Heats up pretty fast too, so the bed’s warm by the time I get in. I was a bit unsure about safety at first, but the overheat protection gives peace of mind, and I’ve had no issues. It’s also machine washable, which is a big plus for me – I’ve already washed it once and it came out fine. It doesn’t feel bulky under the sheet either, just soft and comfortable.’

Another gushed: ‘I have owned many electric blankets over the years but this one is without a doubt the best one ever.’

While Ned added: ‘I genuinely don’t know how I coped without this heated blanket. It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Paired with a smart plug and a 15 tog duvet, it transforms cold evenings into pure comfort – I can take on winter nights without even switching on the heating.’

It’s unknown how long the discount will last, so you will want to shop quickly to stay warm this winter. 

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