How does it perform after washing? It seems every electric blanket we've had never works the same after it is washed.
1796229
Actually it works fine after washing. I actually washed it when I first got the thing. Just be very gentle with it washing. While I'm sure it's pretty durable, I'm sure if you abuse it too much it might break.
264689
IMO you don't. Washing will substantially reduce or end the service life of any electric blanket. But, if you must, I'd say spot wash only by hand. The label says delicate cycle in the washer is ok and line dry. Well maybe, but when I've tried that with other electric blankets they ceased to function. I wouldn't recommend it.
2184348
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.
99255
My last electric blanket had a preheat setting that allowed a quick heat-up and that was my biggest concern when purchasing this blanket. Don't worry....it warms up beautifully! I turn it on when I am getting ready for bed and it is so toasty when I get in! I love it so much I just ordered another one for my guest room. I hope this helps!
2031029
Sorry but I have not had that happen-I would contact customer service at Sunbeam for some guidance.One thing for certain, electric items like these whether a throw or blanket becomes a fire hazard if crumpled and the contacts get broken.This may be a a safety warning of such.I would not use until you get an answer. There are several documented cases of fires from damaged electric blankets.Never lay on top of it.
2258768
i just washed it, and dried it low. but, when i took it out of the dryer, it looked as though a part or the blanket had folded over in the dryer, and the black print bleed over to a white part. so, maybe do not dry it in the dryer. wish i would have known before. good luck.
1407780
I suggest you unplug all connections and make certain that each control is on the proper side of the blanket and that no electric cords are between the mattress and box springs but loose under the bed. Replug and try the heating controls. If they do not start to heat, press the preheat button in the center and see if that helps. Usually that preheat button will get the blanket started if everything is plugged in properly and you have enough electricity to run electric blankets. Hope this helps!
204210
I thought the blanket was very soft and seamed to stay on the bed ok. Unfortunately, after about a week, the blanket contrôlée would only work on one side of our king bed so I had to return it as defective. I have read about similar problem from others.
51051
I washed it several times and it seems to be o.k. I even have stuck it in the dryer before. We own three of them.
742374
I have not experienced any symptoms of this using the blanket. I am sure with extended use, that the material will eventually fray to the point that you could experience some Irritation, at which point you would discard and replace it. I am very happy with the performance so far.
111419
I washed it in our front-loading washer and then into the dryer and it came out fluffy, with absolutely no problems. Maybe some people talked about dry cleaning because their washer/dryer can't handle large loads?
1145453
Have only washed once since I use quilt as an insert for my duvet. And NO it did NOT bunch up after washing. I air dried for 10 minutes and then let it dry naturally.
1643597
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.
38532
I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
1180079
It turns off automatically after 10 hours and when ours worked, we never had an issue, like clock work, it turned off. The problem is, the blanket we bought only lasted 2 months and then stopped working. I bought another one that worked 1 day and stopped working and returned it for a 3rd one that has been working for 2 weeks now - fingers crossed it doesn't stop working.
1603785
Good question but I have never washed it yet. It's a good quality blanket tho if you want a very thick one.
1705589
I think there are washing instructions but I think washing mine is what messed it up. The cotton is all separated and the white has came apart from the blue. I've had this blanket for approximately 6 months.