{"id":28553,"date":"2025-08-07T13:09:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warmyou.eu\/stay-warm-without-heating-how-much-do-you-really-save-with-an-electric-heated-blanket\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:09:39","slug":"stay-warm-without-heating-how-much-do-you-really-save-with-an-electric-heated-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warmyou.eu\/en\/stay-warm-without-heating-how-much-do-you-really-save-with-an-electric-heated-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay warm without heating: how much do you really save with an electric heated blanket?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all want it: to stay comfortably warm at home without the energy bill going through the roof. Especially during the winter months, it’s tempting to turn up the thermostat a few degrees \u2013 but that immediately impacts your gas consumption. Fortunately, there are smart and energy-efficient alternatives. <\/p>\n

One of the most effective solutions? The electric heated blanket.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

In this blog post, we explain how much electricity a blanket uses, what you can save by turning down the heating, and how you can save a lot of money (and gas) with targeted heat \u2013 without sacrificing comfort.<\/p>\n

The traditional situation: heating at 20 degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In many homes, the thermostat in the living room is set to 20\u00b0C by default during the winter. Nice and comfortable, but that comes at a price \u2013 especially if you heat with gas. <\/p>\n

Let’s take as a starting point:<\/p>\n

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    An average terraced house<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Heating at 20\u00b0C between 5pm and 11pm<\/strong> (6 hours per day)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A gas consumption of approximately 1 m\u00b3 per 2 degrees increase per hour <\/strong>(depending on insulation and house size)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A gas price of \u20ac1.29 per m\u00b3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Then heating just the living room in the evening quickly costs between \u20ac2.00 and \u20ac3.50 per day in gas.<\/strong> That adds up. <\/p>\n

    The smart solution: turn down the heating, add a blanket<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    A common and effective choice is to turn down the heating by one or two degrees and heat yourself <\/strong>in a targeted manner.<\/p>\n

    With an electric heated blanket or heating mat you can keep your body comfortably warm \u2013 without having to heat the entire room.<\/p>\n

    For example:<\/p>\n

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      Instead of setting the thermostat at 20\u00b0C, set it at 18\u00b0C or even 17\u00b0C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      You use an electric heated blanket of 120 watts <\/strong>(or 160 watts for an XL model)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Only during the evenings: from 5pm to 11pm<\/strong> (6 hours per day)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What does an electric blanket really consume?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Let’s calculate it:<\/p>\n

      Power consumption standard blanket (120 watts)<\/h4>\n
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        120 watts = 0.12 kWh per hour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        6 hours per day = 0.72 kWh per day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Electricity price: \u20ac0.29 per kWh
        \u2192 Daily cost: \u20ac0.21<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Power consumption XL blanket (160 watts)<\/h4>\n
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          160 watts = 0.16 kWh per hour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          6 hours per day = 0.96 kWh per day
          \u2192 Daily cost: \u20ac0.28<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Compare that with gas consumption of \u20ac2 to \u20ac3.50 per evening<\/strong>, and you can immediately see how much cheaper an electric heated blanket is.<\/p>\n

          How much do you save if you turn down the heating by 2 degrees?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Lowering your thermostat by 1 degree saves an average of 6 to 7% on your gas consumption annually.<\/strong> If you consistently lower it by 2 or even 3 degrees, that saving quickly increases to 12 to 20% or more.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

          A calculation example:<\/p>\n

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            Average annual gas consumption in a terraced house: \u00b11,200 m\u00b3<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            15% savings at 2\u20133 degrees lower: \u00b1180 m\u00b3 less gas consumption<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Gas price: \u20ac1.29 per cubic meter
            \u2192 Savings: \u20ac232 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            And that’s without <\/strong>taking into account cold days when you might want to heat for longer or heat more rooms.<\/p>\n

            Add to that your low power consumption (\u00b1 \u20ac75 per year when using the blanket daily), and you’ll still save over \u20ac150 per year<\/strong> – and you’ll be just as warm.<\/p>\n

            Additional benefits of an electric heated blanket<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            In addition to the direct savings, targeted heating has even more advantages:<\/p>\n

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              Fast heat<\/strong>: You will feel the effect within minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Even heat distribution:<\/strong> No cold zones as with heating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Soft and comfortable<\/strong>: Most blankets are made of fleece or microplush.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Safe to use:<\/strong> Automatic switch-off, multiple heat settings and low energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Flexible:<\/strong> Can be used on the couch, in bed, at your desk or even in a cold attic room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              And the best part: you don’t have to compromise on your comfort,<\/strong> even if you turn the thermostat down considerably.<\/p>\n

              And what if you’re home alone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Maybe you live alone, or are often the only one home during the day. Then it makes even more sense not to heat the whole house for just one person. A heated blanket or foot warmer will keep you warm \u2013 without having to turn on radiators in empty rooms. <\/p>\n

              Also consider:<\/p>\n

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                Home workers in the attic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Elderly people with a fixed seat<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Students in rooms with single glazing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Wherever space heating is expensive or inefficient, personal heating<\/strong> offers the smartest solution.<\/p>\n

                Quick comparison at a glance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Heating method<\/th>\nCost per evening (6 hours)<\/th>\nAnnual cost (winter period \u00b1150 days)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Central heating living room (gas)<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac2,50<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac375<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Electric heated blanket (120W)<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac0,21<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Electric XL blanket (160W)<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac0,28<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Savings per year<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00b1 \u20ac330<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Please note: exact costs may vary based on insulation, behavior and home type.<\/em><\/p>\n

                Low power, high heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                An electric heated blanket uses very little power but provides a great deal of comfort. By heating in a targeted manner and lowering the thermostat by a few degrees, you can easily save hundreds of euros per year<\/strong> \u2013 without sacrificing warmth or coziness. <\/p>\n

                Whether you choose a standard model, an XL blanket or a heating mat for your office chair: it is a smart investment in comfort and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

                Browse our collection of electric heated blankets<\/strong>
                Warm, safe, and affordable \u2013 perfect for winter and your wallet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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