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Electric throws

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glammagran Fri 13-Nov-26 11:26:10

I have 2 on the go once it gets cold. One for downstairs as well as we leave our heating off in the evenings and one for kingsize bed upstairs. The kingsize one is not working now which I bought last year.

I have had 5 in total and have only got one that made it to the following winter. I’ve never come across a more unreliable product though they are great whilst working.

Can any Gransnetters recommend one that lasts longer than a few months.

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wintersday Fri 13-Nov-26 12:50:10

I have two electric throws. The first one was free from Octopus Energy as I am a customer and it has been going for maybe 3-4 years now and the brand is "Dreamland". The second one was also free from a Green Doctor visit to a Warm Space I go to. I have had this one a couple of years and it is working well. On the switch it says "Joseph Gleaves & Son Ltd, M32 0SZ". I have googled this company and it says they are a distribution centre so I cannot name the brand. I use this one now as it has a fleece lining and seems warmer than the other. He also assessed your needs and came and fitted low use light bulbs, thick foil that you can put behind your radiators to help the heat bounce back into your room and a carbon monoxide alarm. I have found the instructions for the Joseph Gleave & Son Ltd and it looks like they manufacture it. The rated input is 115W. The Dreamland is 150W, both are very economical.

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Aveline Fri 13-Nov-26 13:06:52

I bought one for my daughter five years ago and it's still very much in use. It came from John Lewis and was about £100 at the time.

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bmacca Fri 13-Nov-26 13:08:57

I’ve got 2 heated throws from Cosihome which are very good and lasting well over 3 years. I’ve recommended them to family & friends and no one has had any issues. They currently have 20% off on a Black Friday deal.

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avitorl Fri 13-Nov-26 13:41:01

I have Dreamland and they are still working well after a few years use.I have one over my knees as I'm typing this.

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Grandmadinosaur Fri 13-Nov-26 14:06:21

I don’t have one at present but intend to get one and hoping to find a Black Friday deal. I was thinking of trying Lakeland for one.

Can you share the brands you’ve tried Glammagran that you wouldn’t recommend please?

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