How do I check my electric blanket?

If you would like to get your electrical blanket checked, contact your local authority to find out when these safety tests are occurring in your area. You may also be able to receive a free Home Fire Safety Check and advice about electrical and fire safety.

How often should electric blankets be replaced?

Replace your blanket if it has any of the following: bent wiring, scorch marks, frayed fabric, exposed elements, dampness, worn patches, damaged cords, or loose connections. All blankets, even those in good condition, should be replaced every 10 years.

What to do with electric blankets that no longer work?

Make a small cut at the top and bottom of the blanket where the wires end, grab the wires carefully and pull the wires and thermostat out. The thermostat may be a little difficult to remove; you can make another cut to get it out, if needed. Close the cuts with a stitch or two, and you are good to go!

Are old electric blankets safe?

New electric blankets are a minimal safety risk, but old, damaged, or improperly used electric blankets can pose a risk for fire or burns.

How do you reset an electric blanket?

Check that the control is tightly connected to the module in the blanket. Re-plug the power cord into the wall outlet. On a digital control, you should see flashing symbols and the display on your control will clear. Your blanket is now reset.

Why won’t my electric blanket heat up?

Unplug the blanket and check that all the connections are tight. Often, part of the cord or control unit will have been pulled loose. This means that the blanket is not getting enough power and not heating up to temperature.

Do electric blankets wear out?

As with all wired products, an electric bedspread will eventually wear out or lose heating power over time, creating an expense on your budget when it is time to replace the blanket. These blankets should not be used on people who are incapacitated or numbed to heat.

Can electric blanket be fixed?

Repairs are needed when connections come loose, or when the heating wire breaks. Determine the cause of the malfunction before you repair the blanket. Depending on the problem, it can be less expensive and time-consuming to get a new blanket.

Why is my heated blanket not getting as hot?

“You may need to reset your warming product. The following steps are recommended if your product does not seem to be heating: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Check that the control is tightly connected to the module in the blanket. Re-plug the power cord into the wall outlet.