does room temperature affect what u have blanket setting on?
998989
Actually, we love our blankets but have found that we only use them to preheat the bed when the room is cold. They're toasty enough as-is, and have a very luxurious feel to them, too.
99255
My last electric blanket had a preheat setting that allowed a quick heat-up and that was my biggest concern when purchasing this blanket. Don't worry....it warms up beautifully! I turn it on when I am getting ready for bed and it is so toasty when I get in! I love it so much I just ordered another one for my guest room. I hope this helps!
2177978
I think that would depend on your body heat...I'm cold all the time and its ok for me but my husband is much warmer all the time and he sometimes tosses his covers off. It is no different than any other cover we've had in that respect. The COVER is cotton but the "inside" is synthetic, so it will tend to be warmer.
1273842
It depends upon what you mean by "nicer days". Up here in Minnesota, a nice day is still zero degrees in the winter. Check the information on the blankets. They should show a range of temps. I believe light weight blankets are good in the 40's-50's, midweights in the 30's-40's for most manufacturers. The description of the blanket should include a temp range. That would be the best gauge of which type you need.
3459
I'm a cold person, so I also have an electric blanket. When I lived in Colorado I had an electric mattress cover and a serious down comforter. However, I found I could keep the electric blanket temperature lower with this blanket. For me, it was more effective and lighter than the non-down alternative comforter I replaced.
1953837
No, but it is super soft, and i did my research and amazon has the lowest price for a new dreamfoutain, i also found out with experince that when its cold the blanket will become warm, no joke!!! So it doesnt have temperature settings, but it is very comfortable and afordable�
164833
During seasons other than winter I like to use a light weight cotton blanket. In comparison, the Soft Heat blanket is definitely warmer, even without being turned on. And this is only natural due to the inner layer of heating wires which limits the fabric's breathability. This is a fabulous blanket, but you will find it to be warmer even when turned off.
1325247
I wish I could say for sure. I've heard that it does. I have the same problem you have, getting too hot at night. I had to get one of these to repay someone in the family for accidentally washing theirs'. Do your research on them, This particular one is for a bit warmer weather anyway. You probably would want one that is for summer. Maybe someone else could be of more help. I sleep with a sheet and if needed a very lightweight down throw. I'm shorter and don't need the length. Sometimes I have to place a fan at the foot of the bed even in the winter to stay cool. I will say that if someone gave me this comforter I would put a lightweight duvet on it and give it a try! Good luck and be blessed! ;-) I wish I could say for sure. I've heard that it does. I have the same problem you have, getting too hot at night. I had to get one of these to repay someone in the family for accidentally washing theirs'. Do your research on them, This particular one is for a bit warmer weather anyway. You probably would want one that is for summer. Maybe someone else could be of more help. I sleep with a sheet and if needed a very lightweight down throw. I'm shorter and don't need the length. Sometimes I have to place a fan at the foot of the bed even in the winter to stay cool. I will say that if someone... » Read More I wish I could say for sure. I've heard that it does. I have the same problem you have, getting too hot at night. I had to get one of these to repay someone in the family for accidentally washing theirs'. Do your research on them, This particular one is for a bit warmer weather anyway. You probably would want one that is for summer. Maybe someone else could be of more help. I sleep with a sheet and if needed a very lightweight down throw. I'm shorter and don't need the length. Sometimes I have to place a fan at the foot of the bed even in the winter to stay cool. I will say that if someone gave me this comforter I would put a lightweight duvet on it and give it a try! Good luck and be blessed! ;-) « Show Less
681989
I have not ever turned it up to the highest setting. Most of the time I have it set on Low or 2, but I do have a comforter over the top of it. I love this blanket.
83915
Not that I am aware of although the blanket really retains heat well even after its off.
6679
I would assume if room was a proper temperature, shouldn't be a problem. Also, mattress buffers. Of course, if in a basement or cold room, could be an issue, I guess.
1224880
On the highest setting it feels like you just got your sheets out of the dryer. Having a heavy blanket over the bed helps trap the heat.
66263
I have not noticed a preheat mode. I usually turn the blanket on about 5 about a hour before I go to bed. The Sleep Number bed is nice and comfortably warm (not hot) when I get in the bed. Unless the weather is very cold, I never use the High setting - I don't need it.
809558
Most definitely! I am the type who loves to bundle myself up in a blanket at night but even on cold winter nights in CO with the heater turned down I find myself too hot.
2133241
You can set this on the lowest temp on the dial. It should be good. Mine is set a little higher, but I get up during the night and turn it off as I get too warm. I could adjust the temp control, but I use it to warm my bed, then after I get warm, I just switch it off. I also have a mattress pad over this pad, so I do not lay directly on the pad. You shouldn't have any problems, because it definitely has a "low" setting. Just keep checking it until you find the comfort zone.
1864692
If by "swing settings" you mean how far below the set temperature falls below the unit turn the furnace on and how far above the set temperature goes before the unit turns the furnace off, the answer is "yes". We initially set the unit to let the room temperature one degree below the setting before turning the heat on, which also meant the heat would stay on until the room temperature got to one degree above the setting. During a recent cold spell, we decided to change that to one-half a degree below and above, which makes the unit run a bit more often, stay on somewhat shorter in duration but keep the room temperature more constant. No more reaching for that lap quilt just before the heat comes on, then putting it aside a few minutes later.
1383519
It says not to do that in the manual... but I do. Have had mine for several years and so far no problem. Just have to adjust the temp setting down a bit so as not to burn yourself. I never expect more then several years out of a blanket because of how hard I use it.