does this blanket really stop working a lot or is it worth the price? please help me thanks
63076
first shipment had defective control unit but was replaced by manufacturer without question. since then, no problems. so long as you understand that this blanket will not provide the scorching heat of an ac only electric blanket, well worth the price imho.
63077
We have owned two of these blankets and love them. They keep you warm with the lowest settings and seem to last forever. We finally replaced the first one we bought after four years of regular use. We have a queen-sized bed that bends into a lounge chair. I am sure our blanket got more wear and tear than one on a regular mattress.
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.
63079
I own 3 of them , in past 10 years only 1 was sent back on warranty, free full replacement. They are awesome and sooooo much better than those junky sunbeam and other ones. It pays for itself ...
63080
I've only had my blanket since October, but so far, I love it! No problems at all.
63081
This is my second winter using it and I love the thing. As far as I'm concerned it was worth the price. I haven't had any issues with mine.
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You may want to stick with the blanket Idea. I have not found a great option for mine either. Sorry for the bad news.
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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.
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I've had mine for a couple months now. Sharing my bed are myself, my husband, and our toddler. (Don't judge me.) We all roll around quite a bit in our sleep, and I wash it about once a week, and have not yet noticed any tears, rips, loose threads, or pulled places. For as cheap as it is, it's holding up remarkably well.
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I wash mine weekly, and it's come out just beautiful every time. This is a really great blanket!
547150
To be honest, I don't know. I do know that it keeps me very warm. I live in the north and it has been a bitter cold winter, but I am as they say snug as a bug in a rug in this blanket. Very soft and comforting. I would highly recommend this blanket.
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I have one and my husband and I love this!! I don't feel that it really retains body heat I have one and still use a heating blanket at night. I would definitely recommend this
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I don't. I have lots of these blankets - they feel so nice when they're new. But they are garbage. They all ball and put off LOTS of lint. I have a couple of white ones that drive me crazy! I think after lots and lots of washes it gets better - but I dont' use the white ones all of the time, so they may never get to the point where they don't give off lint. I keep buying them thinking maybe they'll perfect the technique - but I just think this particular kind of blanket is always going to be linty - which is too bad - because as I said, they are super soft and nice when they are new.
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All modern elect. blankets, by law, have automatic shut-off. I believe it's after 10 hours. And I don't think it was programmable, just the default 10 hours.
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It actually warms up quickly. I think you might want to the instructions. It took me awhile to do the settings properly. Mine works great. I wouldn't trade it for an electric blanket ever. If it is a defective unit, I would exchange it.
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I haven't had the blanket for very long and I usually do not use it at the higher settings so the controllers have stayed cool. I also turn them off as soon as I am out of the bed. So I don't know if the controllers of your son in law were faulty initially or if they got that way with constant use. It could be an issue to consult with the manufacturer through the internet. Gadgets that convert household current to low voltage to charge say cell phones or rechargable cell batteries do get hot if left plugged in for very long periods of time after charging. They usually recommend to unplug them after use. I haven't had the blanket for very long and I usually do not use it at the higher settings so the controllers have stayed cool. I also turn them off as soon as I am out of the bed. So I don't know if the controllers of your son in law were faulty initially or if they got that way with constant use. It could be an issue to consult with the manufacturer through the internet. Gadgets that convert household current to low voltage to charge say cell phones or rechargable cell batteries do get hot if left plugged in for very long periods of time after charging. They usually recommend to unplug... » Read More I haven't had the blanket for very long and I usually do not use it at the higher settings so the controllers have stayed cool. I also turn them off as soon as I am out of the bed. So I don't know if the controllers of your son in law were faulty initially or if they got that way with constant use. It could be an issue to consult with the manufacturer through the internet. Gadgets that convert household current to low voltage to charge say cell phones or rechargable cell batteries do get hot if left plugged in for very long periods of time after charging. They usually recommend to unplug them after use. « Show Less
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I have owned 2 of these blankets and they both have stopped working after just a couple of times of usage! Don't bother with the purchase waste of money!
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Hi Kathleen, I just replied that I didn't know about a warranty for our blanket. I did a quick search about the blanket and found one review that had the following text - "The product is backed by a five-year warranty, and several users report the customer service department was at least friendly, though perhaps not always helpful." Digging a little further found this note - "5 year guarantee from the manufacturer, Perfect Fit Industries (since 1932)."Finally, here is the contact information regarding the manufacturer:Perfect Fit 8501 Tower Point Dr.Charlotte, NC 28227 800-864-7618 custserv@pfisleep.comBest of luck resolving your problem. Roy Hi Kathleen, I just replied that I didn't know about a warranty for our blanket. I did a quick search about the blanket and found one review that had the following text - "The product is backed by a five-year warranty, and several users report the customer service department was at least friendly, though perhaps not always helpful." Digging a little further found this note - "5 year guarantee from the manufacturer, Perfect Fit Industries (since 1932)."Finally, here is the contact information regarding the manufacturer:Perfect Fit 8501 Tower... » Read More Hi Kathleen, I just replied that I didn't know about a warranty for our blanket. I did a quick search about the blanket and found one review that had the following text - "The product is backed by a five-year warranty, and several users report the customer service department was at least friendly, though perhaps not always helpful." Digging a little further found this note - "5 year guarantee from the manufacturer, Perfect Fit Industries (since 1932)."Finally, here is the contact information regarding the manufacturer:Perfect Fit 8501 Tower Point Dr.Charlotte, NC 28227 800-864-7618 custserv@pfisleep.comBest of luck resolving your problem. Roy « Show Less
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Waged one once became a dog blanket after that. I wait till drycleanerhas special I would get a fleecy blanket for kids. These blankets are not cheap nor cheap to upkeep. D
41175
We've had it 6 months and it's been fantastic and still looks great. However, I believe it's only been through the wash once since we use a sheet between us and the blanket.
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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.
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have you covered your blanket with a another blanket? That will cause it to flash an error message and shut off