While there are many ways to warm up a bedroom at night – from space heaters to woolly throws – none are quite as effective as an electric blanket.
Toasty in a matter of minutes, an electric blanket attaches to your mattress as a top layer so you can crawl into a warm bed night after night.
You’ll be able to say goodbye to shivering, sleepless nights for good – and the best part? They’re affordable.
7 best electric blankets to shop in Australia this winter
Silentnight Comfort Control electric blanket, from $51.58 at Amazon
Material: polyester.
Sizes: single, double and king.
Dreading those chilly nights as winter approaches? The Silentnight Electric Blanket is here to save the day. Safety is paramount, and Silentnight prioritises this by ensuring the blanket fits snugly without bunching, preventing overheating.
It has almost 30,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, with one reviewer writing: “I recently purchased the Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket, and it has truly transformed my chilly nights into a warm and inviting haven. This heated electric fitted under blanket offers the perfect balance of comfort and control, making it a must-have for anyone seeking a cosy night’s sleep.”
Key features:
- Three heat settings
- Ultra fast heat up
- Cheap to run
- Overheat protection is guaranteed
- Machine washable and tumble-dry safe
Breville BodyZone antibacterial fitted queen electric blanket, from $151.96 (usually $189) at Myer
Material: Antibacterial, treated polyester.
Sizes: king single, double, queen and king.
Tailor the temperature of your bed with this electric blanket that has four customisable zones. If you share the bed with your partner who runs a bit hot, you can cleverly target your side of the bed without warming up theirs.
Key features:
- LCD screen illuminates when programming settings and then dims when set
- Six heat settings across both upper and lower body zones
- Auto setting remembers the last heat and auto-off settings programmed
- Auto-off safety timer can be set to turn blanket off from one to nine hours
- Durability tested for over 1,500 hours and backed by a three-year replacement warranty
Also available at:
- $239 (usually $279) at David Jones
- $329 at Breville
Dreamaker bamboo quilted washable super king electric heated blanket, $109.95 at Amazon
Sizes: queen, king and super king.
Material: 35% bamboo rayon, 65% polyester jacquard knitt.
A sustainable material, bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial, which is perfect for the winter time.
“Best electric blanket I’ve ever slept on,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “Comfortable and the heat selection is perfect.”
Key features:
- Luxurious 240GSM filling
- Low voltage built-in wires are safe and consume little energy
- Overheating and overcurrent protection all year round
- Two detachable controllers allow you to choose individual heat settings for each side
- Set up to three varied temperature settings
- Machine washable
Also available at:
- $116.96 (usually $129.95) at Myer
Fleece top electric under blanket, from $69.95 (usually $79.95) at Temple and Webster
Sizes: single, king single, long single, double, queen, king and super king.
Material: polyester.
This popular pick from Temple and Webster is like a furry mattress topper and warming electric blanket wrapped into one. It’s made with a soft and cosy material, so you might not even need all nine heat functions.
Key features:
- Fully fitted with easy-fit elastic skirt
- Can be used as normal mattress protector
- Luxurious 350gsm fleece top provides extra warmth
- Easy to use controller with nine heat settings
- Overheat protection guaranteed
- 10 hour timing with automatic turn off
Jason fully-fitted machine washable queen electric blanket, $59 at Big W
Sizes: single, double, queen and king.
Keep the cold at bay with this highly-rated electric blanket. With overheating protection, three-heat settings and a fully fitted knit skirt, this one covers all bases.
Key features:
- Three heat settings
- User-friendly controllers
- Fully fitted knitted skirt – to fit all mattress depths
- Safety overheat protection
- Machine washable
Also available at:
- $126.95 at Brosa
Sunbeam Sleep Perfect double bed quilted heated blanket, from $279 at Myer
Materials: 250gsm quilted cotton and polyester fabric.
Sizes: single, queen, king and super king.
A cosy, cosy pick from Sunbeam to feel toasty on even the coldest of nights.
Key features:
- Sleep Perfect technology with quick heat-up
- Antibacterial fabric treatment
- Dual heat controls and auto shut off after one, three or nine hours
- Select from six heat levels
- Machine washable
- Three-year warranty
Also available at:
- $195 at Catch
- $249 at Appliances Online
Royal Comfort Thermolux Comfort electric blanket, from $49.95 (usually $149) at Myer
Sizes: single, king single, double, queen and king.
Material: 100% polyester.
The Royal Comfort Thermolux electric blanket offers customisable warmth with three heat settings, perfect for finding your ideal comfort level. A pre-heat function gives you a toasty bed, while the easy-to-use slide switch with two off settings makes temperature control a breeze.
“Finally an electric blanket that does not get overly hot and yet warms the bed to a comfortable heat,” said a five-star reviewer. “Controls on both sides give the additional options to suit everyone.”
Key features:
- Three temperature settings
- Easy-to-use slide control switches
- Easy-to-use dual controllers
- Two off settings for added convenience
- Ultra-safe design with overheating protection system
- Machine washable
Also available at:
- From $49.95 at Amazon
Are electric blankets safe?
Many electric blankets have built-in safety features that can detect over-heating and can automatically shut off in response or make minor temperature adjustments.
As well as this, all electric blankets sold in Australia must comply with strict safety standards. When you first purchase a blanket, read through the manufacturer’s instructions and regularly inspect the blanket for scorch marks, wear, discolouration or damage.
Also be sure to never use one on a waterbed and if you need to store it away, roll it up instead of folding.
Where to buy the best electric blankets in Australia
When it comes to finding the best electric blanket, keep an eye out for key features like auto-timers, washability and adjustable heating zones. Our top picks above offer a blend of comfort and functionality to ensure a cosy night’s sleep.
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