Best Electric Blankets in Ireland — All Guides
An electric blanket is the cheapest way to stay warm on an Irish winter night: a double underblanket draws 70–120 W, about 3–5 cent an hour at Irish day rates, against 76 cent for a 2 kW heater. You heat the bed you are in, not the whole room. We compare underblankets and heated throws on wattage, controls, size and owner ratings on Amazon.ie.
Electric Blankets: frequently asked questions
How much does an electric blanket cost to run in Ireland?
A double underblanket rated 70–120 W costs €0.027–€0.046 an hour at full power at €0.38/kWh. Eight hours on the highest setting every night would be about €0.21–€0.36; in practice most people pre-warm for 30–60 minutes and run on low or off, so the real cost is a few cent a night.
Is an electric blanket cheaper than a heater?
Yes, by a factor of about 15–25 per hour. A 2 kW heater costs about €0.76 an hour at €0.38/kWh; a double electric blanket costs €0.03–€0.05 at full power. The blanket only warms you and the bed, not the room air, which is exactly why it is so cheap.
Is it safe to leave an electric blanket on all night?
Only if the manufacturer says the model is designed for all-night use on its lowest setting, and many are not. Most include an auto shut-off timer. The safest habit is to pre-warm the bed and switch off, or use the lowest setting with the timer.
Can you wash an electric blanket?
Many modern underblankets and throws are machine washable at 30–40°C once the controller is unplugged and removed. Always check the care label, dry it fully before use, and never tumble dry unless the label allows it.