Hi. How long have you had this blanket? Is it still working? Pros & cons please. I have seen several reviews that it only lasted days or a few weeks. It is too expensive to be disposable. Thank you Hi. How long have you had this blanket? Is it still working? Pros & cons please. I have seen several reviews that it only lasted days or a few weeks. It is too expensive to be disposable. Thank... » Read More Hi. How long have you had this blanket? Is it still working? Pros & cons please. I have seen several reviews that it only lasted days or a few weeks. It is too expensive to be disposable. Thank you « Show Less
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I bought this last fall and have used it every night since. It works very well still and I am still happy with the choice. I haven't had to wash it yet because I place a sheet and thin blanket underneath. I am sorry for your experience and wish you well with the return. We had a similar experience with Edenpure heaters: we run two thar we would never be without but in the midst of that had one that ran our utility bill up to $300 and tripped a circuit breaker. Maybe you just got a bad one. My UPS driver suggests the possibilty of electronics being damaged by improper handling during shipping. I bought this last fall and have used it every night since. It works very well still and I am still happy with the choice. I haven't had to wash it yet because I place a sheet and thin blanket underneath. I am sorry for your experience and wish you well with the return. We had a similar experience with Edenpure heaters: we run two thar we would never be without but in the midst of that had one that ran our utility bill up to $300 and tripped a circuit breaker. Maybe you just got a bad one. My UPS driver suggests the possibilty of electronics being damaged by improper handling during shipping.
1656643
I've had it over a year & I love it. It's very soft & comfy.It works better than any electric blanket I've ever had!!
1656644
This blanket is used in our home and in our travel trailer. We are on our second year and it is working great. We can only use setting one or two, otherwise we are too warm. I would rate this blanket five stars.
1656645
Bought and put into use in October 2013. So far really good. We love the feel and it heats up quickly. We have had many Sunbeam blankets over the years and each last about a year before becoming totally useless and put out little or no heat. This is the best one we have had to date. I thought maybe if I spent a little more it might be better. Also besides the electric blanket part it is a very nice blanket. Can't even feel the wires in the thing and they claim it is washable although we are leery about that. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
2184348
Well your probably wondering why I would describe as nice and soft, well it is, and this is why. When I first got it I wanted to make it a little fluffier and I have done this several times with all wool blankets I have gotten, besides some wool blankets like the Italian and pretty much all surplus ones will have an odor to it like moth balls,. So you want to freshen them up. Anyway what I do is wash them in a gentle cycle and add a fabric softener, you'll notice what seems to be a lot of fibers come loose and it will seem as if the blanket is falling apart, but it is not,, trust me! Anyway if there seems to be an odor still,, wash it again,( this blanket does not have an odor) and you'll notice there will be a lot less fiber in the washer this time. From there put it dryer but at a setting of less dry and throw in one of those fabric softener towelets and dry about 80% to 90% and then let dry at room temperature, it will be ready to use that night with no distortion of material at all! Oh one more thing check your lint collector frequently about every 10 to 15 minutes till there seems to be no more fiber coming loose, this is what I used as a gauge when to take out of dryer,, it came out perfect! Enjoy P.S. it weights about 3.5 lbs. when said and done.
1603783
Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
132553
I just purchased 2 of these for use out in the barn, in igloos, for some baby goats. It does for sure help, but I am finding it isn't lasting all night, only about 4-5 hours. It is truly cold right now, and I am sure it wasn't really designed for below freezing outdoor applications, but it does take the chill off of the space. I will probably take out a reheated one in the middle of the night until the kids are a little older on these nights the temp is dropping below freezing! I don't have electric in the barn, won't use a heat lamp anyway, and thought these were worth trying! The kids do lay right on them and I think they are helpful to have around! I just purchased 2 of these for use out in the barn, in igloos, for some baby goats. It does for sure help, but I am finding it isn't lasting all night, only about 4-5 hours. It is truly cold right now, and I am sure it wasn't really designed for below freezing outdoor applications, but it does take the chill off of the space. I will probably take out a reheated one in the middle of the night until the kids are a little older on these nights the temp is dropping below freezing! I don't have electric in the barn, won't use a heat lamp anyway, and thought these were worth trying! The kids do... » Read More I just purchased 2 of these for use out in the barn, in igloos, for some baby goats. It does for sure help, but I am finding it isn't lasting all night, only about 4-5 hours. It is truly cold right now, and I am sure it wasn't really designed for below freezing outdoor applications, but it does take the chill off of the space. I will probably take out a reheated one in the middle of the night until the kids are a little older on these nights the temp is dropping below freezing! I don't have electric in the barn, won't use a heat lamp anyway, and thought these were worth trying! The kids do lay right on them and I think they are helpful to have around! « Show Less
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1. Is it plugged in to a functioning outlet? 2. Is it turned on (light on after pushing top left button on control)?3) Have you selected a temperature (bottom right button on control)? If the answer to all three is positive, your blanket may be defective (mine works when all answers are affirmative)/
1912319
It lasts me a long time as I only have one set of bed linens to do once a week. So, for me it lasts many months. But we occasionally have an issue with bird mites somehow getting into the house (causes us to itch) & then I use it with every load, so it goes faster. I follow the directions, using only 2/3 of a capfull for each load.
1641393
We love ours too! However we have had casulaties with it too. This is our 3rd now. We feel that that perhaps it must not be tucked in tightly any where. we just leave the blanket on top of the sheets and that spread lays loose over it.The last time it was a problem we just unlugged it and replugged it in and it worked. We feel it must not be confined anywhere on the bed. Hope this helps and we hope ours will last more that one year.
1627457
I called the company and they don't make them anymore. I suggest that maybe you could find someone to make one, or as I am doing, just putting a small blanket on it so it can be washed easily.
1514122
I did not find that it lasted that long. From what I remember, I think that it lasted about a week at three meals a day, maybe a little less. That was cooking somewhat involved meals as well as boiling water for hot drinks. It's much nicer than having those small disposable ones.
1719180
It looses fiber, sheds a great deal. I asked for a refund. I don't know what others found, but it was excessive. They refunded my money, but never wanted the blanket back. I still have it, and just checked again. It sheds.
63078
the controler failed & the company sent out a new one no questions asked. is it worth the money? well, i like the idea that the heat is produced w/12volts not 120. it does not heat up like ac tpyes but does get very warm. i like to turn of the blanket on before going to bed to give the blanket a chance to heat up the bed. the wire in the blanket is thin & the blanket is of very good quality. i would recommend this blanket only if you have concerns w/ sleeping w/ a blanket w/ 120 volts pulsing through it so closing to your body.
41176
No, it looks great after 2 months (more or less) on my bed. I haven't washed it yet but 5 cats love to play and paw it and it looks great. A real quality blanket.
888364
We used our body wrap nightly for about 6 weeks and occasionally since then. There have been no problems of wear or tear to date.Our only advice when choosing a wrap, if you intend to lay in bed on your back....this style of wrap is not suitable. It's great on top of you...or if you're sitting on a sofa. And stays warm a loooong time.
1920739
I really like mine, it's not like the original electric blankets, where you could really heat up the bed, but they don't make those kind anymore! But this blanket is pretty good, not great, but good.
807514
We've had ours for a year. It has been loved heavily in that time period. They sleep on it (not at the same time), love to scratch on it, and it fits beautifully in our living room (not an eye sore). It can be turned over, so it really does last a long time. The cool effect of the cut cardboard is gone after a month or so of use, but the piece itself lasts at least a year. We're about ready to buy a new one and place the current one in a less conspicuous place.
1708989
Just doing some simple math here. One of these lasts for about 3 months in use (1/4 of a year). This means that you would use about 4 in a year (Less if you experience winter). They sell these in 6 packs, and they are only good for a year unopened. Doesn't this mean you're throwing 2 or more of these away every year? Scratching my head over here.
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I did have one blanket that after about 6 or 7 months of use a couple zones went out but the manufacturer sent me a new one and to date have had no problems. Plug the blanket into control unit make sure all three are secure then plug unit into wall outlet turn power on in the back of control unit press power button on the front of control unit adjust time and temperatures make sure to press the button beside the temperature and that there is a little red dot indicating that each zone is on then press start button on the front of the unit. Hope this works for you cause these sauna beds are assume! If not try contacting the seller or manufacturer. Also, always make sure to unplug the control unit from the wall outlet after use.