Who's got a electric heated throw for their sofa?

nightrider1470 · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:05

Not on about the ones on beds, they all seem to heat fine.

I've bought 4 different heated throws and they are all full of wire, but only ever spot heat in small areas.

Anyone bought a heated throw that's super comfy and actually gets hot rather than luke warm in small areas?

whitecrook · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:08

sounds like a terrible thing. Why would you want one? Are you 86 and living in a nursing home ?

RockLobster · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:11

https://www.dunelm.com/product/dreamland-relaxwell-faux-fur-heated-throw-1000079175

I’ve been thinking of the above one.

PiKe · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:13

whitecrook said:
sounds like a terrible thing. Why would you want one? Are you 86 and living in a nursing home ?

Might just be trying to save on the heating bills?

nightrider1470 · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:21

whitecrook said:
sounds like a terrible thing. Why would you want one? Are you 86 and living in a nursing home ?

You obviously can't intellectually work it out.

To save on heating bills!

whitecrook · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:27

nightrider1470 said:
You obviously can't intellectually work it out.

To save on heating bills!

Put a jumper on then.

nightrider1470 · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:36

whitecrook said:
Put a jumper on then.

I think this thread is above your IQ

Move on....

whitecrook · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:49

nightrider1470 said:
I think this thread is above your IQ

Move on....

sure, one more question though. £94 + the price to run it. How long until you get your ROI through heating bill savings ?

Semple · 17 Jan 2020 at 15:56

My Mrs would love one of those - she's always cold on the sofa even with the heating on for hours. Unfortunately the dog would tear it to pieces, so bit expensive for that.

Psycho Sonny · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:04

nightrider1470 said:
I think this thread is above your IQ

Move on....

he is right though. put some more layers on.

you are trying to save money by having heating off. then spending money on an electric blanket. then the running costs and eventual replacement costs.

also how do you clean a heated throw? it would also look terrible and not exactly look good to visitors, etc.

why not just buy an electric heater and heat the single room instead? i think i worked out my dyson heater costs 20p per hour on full blast. it only needs to be on for like 10 minutes for the room to be roasting. so it costs nothing and is a much easier option to use in any room that needs it rather than a throw.

or just wear more clothing.

whitecrook · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:19

Psycho Sonny said:
he is right though. put some more layers on.

you are trying to save money by having heating off. then spending money on an electric blanket. then the running costs and eventual replacement costs.

also how do you clean a heated throw? it would also look terrible and not exactly look good to visitors, etc.

why not just buy an electric heater and heat the single room instead? i think i worked out my dyson heater costs 20p per hour on full blast. it only needs to be on for like 10 minutes for the room to be roasting. so it costs nothing and is a much easier option to use in any room that needs it rather than a throw.

or just wear more clothing.

Don't you know this thread is for smart people only! Your IQ isn't high enough! Move on...! rational thought will not be tolerated!

tom_e · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:20

Psycho Sonny said:
also how do you clean a heated throw? it would also look terrible and not exactly look good to visitors, etc.

You put it in the wash.

The_Arbiter · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:26

Well i never. Never knew this kind of thing existed. I suppose they're good if they're cheap to run.

A warm air blower, with funnel, hose, and a thick duvet will do you well

Apologies for potentially pointing out something though, the reason they may not get hot hot is because of the running costs and ability to make it still flexible, comfy and initial purchase cost?

darael · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:29

whitecrook said:
sounds like a terrible thing. Why would you want one? Are you 86 and living in a nursing home ?

Funnily enough I was looking at these for somebody who is over 90 and constantly feels cold, despite the room being 25c most of the time and the doctor saying they can't do anything.

PiKe said:
Might just be trying to save on the heating bills?

There's saving on heating bills and just not putting the heating on while feeling warm. Letting a house go cold doesn't allow any moisture in the building to evaporate.

nightrider1470 · 17 Jan 2020 at 16:46

They cost 1p an hour to run...

You can wash them

It saves you putting your heating on

Saving you huge money long term

We have invested the microwave if folks on thread didn't know?

Why buy coat to go outdoors

Psycho Sonny · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:28

nightrider1470 said:
They cost 1p an hour to run...

You can wash them

It saves you putting your heating on

Saving you huge money long term

We have invested the microwave if folks on thread didn't know?

Why buy coat to go outdoors

anything that costs 1p an hour to run won't produce much heat unless it's heat pump technology which this won't be.

why not forgo the heated throw and just use a hairdryer for 30 seconds?

ttaskmaster · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:33

nightrider1470 said:
Who's got a electric heated throw for their sofa?

No-one on this forum will have one, unless they're leather and come in L-shapes...!

whitecrook · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:39

Psycho Sonny said:
why not forgo the heated throw and just use a hairdryer for 30 seconds?

Yeah, or a proper feather down duvet. And put a jumper on for petes sake, you'll catch a cold.

Psycho Sonny · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:52

whitecrook said:
Yeah, or a proper feather down duvet. And put a jumper on for petes sake, you'll catch a cold.

Feather and down duvets are horrible things. I spent like £500 on a Hungarian goose down duvet. Yes it was light but the thing leaked everywhere. The down was very small.

Lakeland · 17 Jan 2020 at 18:24

Get a throw from dunelm for about 15-20 quid, they’re so warm they feel like they are heated.

Perfect for sofa days when you’re ill or if you’re just cold.