Homefront Electric Blanket Double Size Dual Control Premium Fleece Fully Fitted Heated Mattress Cover, Dual Control

This has a furry top, like a good quality throw or fleece. It has light net side panels which look flimsy but seem adequately strong. It fit our super king sized bed perfectly.The first thing we noticed is that the bed felt warmer without even turning the blanket on. Obviously you put a sheet over the fleece but the fleece seems to provide a generally warmer and cosier underlayer. It also traps the heat once switched on.Each side has a separate controller and plug that you plug in separately. The trailling wires pass neatly through the side panels and had adequate wire length. (About 2' ie 600mm from the edge of the blanket to the controller and about 6' ie 1.5m from the controller to the plug)Each controller has a separate heat setting ranging from 0 to 9 and it is possible to set the top half of the blanket at a different setting to the lower half as each has a separate clear numeric indicator which moves on 1 each time you press the appropriate button. In addition there is a third button which allows you to chose 1, 5, 8 or 12 hours count down. There is also an on/off slide to switch the blanket on or off. In practice, if you have used the blanket it will have switched itself off and you only need to press any button to re-start.The numeric readouts are clear red LED numbers and the timer is indicated by very clear LEDs with a different colour for each time.Each side uses 60 watts and this seems to warm the bed up to feel pleasantly warm on 9. You would probably find this setting too high to sleep with and 4 or 5 might suit most but if you tend to get cold feet you could have more warmth in the lower section, etc, etc.This replaced a Dreamland electric blanket that was about 8 years old. This drew 150 watts each side and I was concerned that the replacement blanket would not be powerful enough. I would say it is not quite as warm on maximum as the Dreamland but I think the new one is quite warm enough and as I mentioned, too warm to sleep with for most people when set on maximum. I prefer this blanket as it gives more control, is generally warmer because of the fleece and it is also cheaper to run.The old blanket was £90 and this one was £65 so the blanket seems excellent value. It comes with a very nice zipped case so that you might store it during the summer if you wish.If you have a cold house or just like getting into a cosy bed this item would make a vast difference. You might be able to turn your house central heating down and use the blanket to help save on your overall energy bill.It has exceeded both my and my wifes expectations and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending it.

When I ordered this blanket, I did so to replace our existing one which was only working on my side....it didn’t bother me that much because I got extra cuddles, lol. Joking aside, I couldn’t see my wife suffer any longer and gave in (despite her turning down my offer of switching sides as she feels the cold more than I do), and bought this for us. It arrived quite quickly, and fits the super king size perfectly. The elasticated skirt can accommodate the thickest or mattresses, and the initial fitting and cable routing is a doddle.Using the blanket is very easy. If you turn the heating off, using the on/off switch; it reverts back to maximum settings for 1 hour when turning back on.The heating is quite rapid, and you’ll enjoy the heat fairly soon! If you go to bed frozen from standing in the kitchen with no shoes on for too long, you can put full heating on and end up turning it off after 10/15 minutes. It really is that effective! The heating increments are nicely spaced too, so in warmer nights you can set it to that perfect number.As impressed as we both were, I was hesitant at writing a review so soon, as durability was a concern for me. I purchased this blanket March 20ᵀᴴ and it has been in service every day since. I’m happy to report that the blanket has performed well, and we are struggling to come up with any negatives. The control is positioned perfectly, and we don’t notice the coils like other reviewers have mentioned. It really has been a Godsend on most days...even if it the setting is on 1(which just takes the chill off the sheets).All in all were quite happy with the blanket. It’s been a joy, and I would definitely purchase this blanket again.————————Edit:Another 7 months later and all is as good as the day we bought it.————————-Edit:It’s been 4 years since we bought this super king size blanket. When we purchase this the price was 79.95, you have to remember that was 4 years ago. Pre covid. But if it was (todays price of) 95.95, then I would make this purchase again without hesitation as the reliability and quality is second to none. It’s about longevity, not price - four years of a near constant cycle and it’s still kept us warm in the harshest of cold days, but let’s just say it’s not about the quality, and it is about the price. Maybe your on a budget. Maybe the pennies do matter, well I would still make this purchase. I would find the extra whatever I needed, because of how well and how durable I know it works. Even at 95.95 for four years is less than £25 a year for absolutely amazing quality. So wether it’s price, practicality or the versatility of this unit, it would be the one I would buy.Yes. It is still going strong.Yes, if it were to break tomorrow I would buy this again. Without any hesitation.Yes, the heat is still as good and as quick as day 1.No. I have not been paid or compensated for this review. These are my own findings.Feel free to ask me anything.——————————————-Edit 23/1/23It’s nearly 5 years since I bought this blanket, 2 months shy in fact. Sadly I have to say it didn’t make the 5 year anniversary - I’ll have to cancel the clowns and the dancing girls. On the right side (as you lay on it staring at the ceiling), the foot warming element has failed. Everything else is working as it should, feet and body is working on the left side, body is working on the right side. It’s a shame as I do suffer with poor circulation and my feet are the worst, but that’s just my luck. To be honest, it’s of remarkable build quality and to last as long as it has is quite surprising. Just wish it failed in the summer.—————————————————————-Edit 21/8/23We ended up purchasing another super king size, and shortly after bought a new bed with independent elevating sides. Still a super king but in two singles if that makes sense. Anyways, just bought two singles. Lol. I wouldn’t buy another brand to be honest.Would still reccomend!!!

Easy to fit. Fleece finish is warm even without the heat on. Controls could be simpler and the light goes off seconds after setting it - it would be handy to have some indicator on all night.