Jameco Muscle Wire

Jameco Muscle Wire

Jameco Muscle Wire

An electric blanket can be used when sleeping or when watching television curled up on the couch. The direct localized heat doesn't only save energy, it also allows people with different temperature tolerances to comfortably share the same room or bed (many have dual controls): no more fighting over the thermostat.

Electric blankets are in many ways similar to conventional blankets. They have the same:

  • Sizes – single, double (king, queen).
  • Fabrics – vellux, fleece (polyester), acrylic.
  • Problems – pilling and shedding of fluff is possible with lower quality blankets. A comforter or duvet cover can be used to reduce shedding.
  • Types – overblanket (normal bed blanket), throw or chair blanket, underblanket (mattress pad).

Electric blankets and mattress pads can cost from $40 to over $100. Warranties range from two to five years. Popular brands include Sunbeam (Slumber Rest), Dreamland, Martex, Chattam & Wells, Perfect Fit, Beautyrest and Linda.