RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
Puppy ate our cord and trying to decide whether to buy a new blanket or buy new controllers off ebay. Sounds like the new sunbeam ones are the pitts. Ours is 5 yrs old but was working before the puppy ate the cord but I wonder how long it will last.
Funny we have an old ugly Sunbeam one that is over 20 yrs old that I use on one of my tropical plants outside and it still works but by what I see here the new ones seem to only last a few months.
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Sunbeam and Biddeford are both TERRIBLE! I have to have an electric blanket in the winter because I have pet chinchillas and they are most comfortable at around 68 degrees. I had a Sunbeam and that lasted 6 months before it stopped working. Then I bought a Biddeford. That one lasted longer at almost 2 years but it finally kicked the bucket last night. I am sick of having to look for a blanket that does what it is supposed to for a reasonable amount of time. I can see replacing one every 8 or 10 years but every year or so is not what I would call reasonable.
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Well, we have a Biddeford and we have the same problem, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend them above Sunbeam. This is our second winter and it's barely warm, even after a few hours on high. I would also appreciate feedback on a blanket that doesn't go cold!
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OMG you guys are so funny! This conversation has been going on for 4 years! And I am so relieved to have found it. When I met my husband, he had an awesome electric blanket, been working for 12 years. After we'd been living together 3 years the blanket finally gave out. He teased me about it being my fault - I set my side on high and forget to turn it off, etc. We bought a new one. It lasted two years. That was more evidence for him that I destroy electric blankets! The next one lasted 6 months! MY argument was that these last two were cheap! Although I do use it all year long, unless it's a hot day, because the sheets are still cold otherwise.
An argument for him on the last one was that, true, only my side gave out! So we flipped it over and I am still getting some warmth from it, but it's starting to fade. I was researching which brand has the ones that last 10 years. I found this site and read your posts to my husband.
Thank you! (He thinks its a scam, just like the ice cream cartons getting smaller. Now you have to buy them more often.) And I guess I will buy a new Biddeford (on sale right now - Q for $48 @ Bi-Mart), since winter's approaching, and keep the receipt. I totally agree with the post about how you need to keep it on for a little while AFTER you get into bed, then you can shut it off but a little heat is needed again in the morning. They should have more versatile timers! Good luck to all of us cold-wimps.
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I agree with most posts about Sunbeam electric blankets. Over the last 5 years, we've had two Sunbeam heating blankets that have deteriorated to the point of being useless. Each one did the same: over 2-3 years the blankets would start out great, then as they were used, the heating quality would drop. It would take 1-2 hours to get the bed barely warm.
I measured the blanket ohm resistance when new and after 2 years. The resistance approximately doubles which tells me that the coils are designed to do that so we are required to buy a new one every 2-3 years. I've been on the hunt to find a good electric blanket that keeps working after 10-20 years (just like they used to). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I have had good luck with Biddeford electric blankets. I recently had a problem b/c my dog chewed the cord, but that is not the company's fault. I have had their blankets for more than 10 years at a clip. I once had to switch from TWIN size to FULL. Again, not their fault.
So try that company as opposed to the one you have had trouble with. In addition, they have a digital controller that turns off automatically after 10 hours. Good Luck.
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Glad to find this feedback. My first Sunbeam lasted less than a year, my second Sunbeam didn't even make it three months. Unbelievable they sell garbage like this. I can't believe I was so foolish, Sunbeam scammed me out of money TWICE! Never again.
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RossB, Thanks for the info on the plasma arrestors. Sorry to hear about your situation- that sounds horrible.
Why not call Sunbeam and see if they will replace the blanket (you said it's under warranty). After you receive the replacement you could explain that the first blanket was broken. I think this thread is more than enough proof that these blankets are prone to breaking.
Then, when your wife is getting ready to call Sunbeam and complain you could tell her you already did it and you already have a new blanket.
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I am having the same problem and am in the process of returning the 3rd one. I always had Northern as a kid and never a problem.
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Gas discharge tubes, "plasma arrestors," are extremely cheap and common surge suppressors. Here is a page from an electronic parts catalog that lists over 1400 devices:
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=gas+discharge
BTW, my daughter is now shivering under a defunct Sunbeam electric blanket. It lasted less than a year. If there is some chance of fixing a bad solder joint, or replacing a simple component, I would like to be sure before voiding the warranty by ripping open the blanket.
My big problem is that my wife is mentally ill and would have a nervous breakdown if she discovered that the blanket is broken. The children may have broken it by jumping on the bed. Whether this is true or not doesn't matter.
It is more important to protect them emotionally from her wrath than to protect Sara from sleeping in the cold.
I keep trying to figure out ways to secretly return or replace the blanket but am afraid of getting caught.
It's only $40 to replace the blanket, but she would see the expense on the bank statement and I would have to make an explanation.
If the blanket were returned to the store, she would surely detect its absence from the house and I would have to make an explanation.
My two favorite plans are:
A) somehow raise $40 cash that she doesn't know about so I can replace the blanket secretly. The biggest problem here is that the same exact model may not be available and she might notice the difference. Also if I did any work for cash it would be hard to hide the money without an explanation.
B) pretend to damage the blanket myself, by some dramatic stupid accident, so I can take the blame instead of the kids. The problem here is that the kids would still have to witness the inevitable big emotional meltdown, although it would be directed against myself and not them.
Upon reflection I reckon the following plan might work out.
1) wait until the kids are in school...
2) pretend to damage the blanket while making the bed...
3) allow five hours for tempers to cool before picking up the kids from school.
This still leaves the dilemma of whether to pay cash for a replacement blanket, or try to get warranty service. If I try to pay cash she will surely find out and there will be a screaming fit. If I try to get warranty service I will get caught in the middle of a screaming fit between my wife and a telephone operator. This gets really bad because she will scream obscenities at a telephone operator that she might not scream at me alone. As if when she is on hold she needs to scream at someone and I might be handy. Similarly to driving in traffic when I am the clearinghouse for all the obscenities shouted at other drivers.
Posted on 01/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have always had Sunbeam electric blankets, however, I guess I should look for another brand. I bought a full size back in the late 60's. It lasted approx. 20 years. I then purchased a queen size bed and bought another Sunbeam. It probaly lasted approx. until 2000. I've since purchased another one. The only thing wrong is I can't find the controls which were lost in a move. My house mate has a Biddeford and it seems to work well. BTW, I bought the Biddeford because it was on sale at Big Lots for $32.00. So far, so good. Maybe I'll buy myself a Biddeford the next time Big Lots has their sale again.
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I have used many different brands, and all were inferior to sealy. It gets very warm and has lasted for 3 years and counting.
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I had a Sunbeam twin size electric blanket for years. It worked good for a couple of years then got weaker. then was barely heating.
As mentioned in a previous posting, where the blanket plug is, there is a plastic housing. Now inside the plastic housing is a small circuit board. But gas cylinders?? ha ha ha baloney. In my blanket the small circuit board has one large 7.5 ohm resistor, two smaller resistors, a large capacitor, and this 3 wire glass thermostat control like the type you can buy at a Radio Shack.
On this circuit board I noticed a bad solder connection of one of the components. I re-soldered the connection, reassembled the housing. The blanket worked hot again for the rest of the year. Next year same thing happened. I think there is enough heat on that board to melt away the solder connection. It is most likely due to one of the components being inferior or just an lame design of the circuitry.
I am currently looking online for a schematic of that board so I can repair the circuitry properly.
I honestly do not know what this country is coming to. UL needs to do a better job of screening out junky merchandise. Sunbeam is just another China made piece of junk. I will probably end up sleeping under a nice thick warm comforter again. Made in the family and passed down. It still works fine.
Screw China and their free trade agreement.
Posted on 12/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Is there an electric blanket out there with a timer more sophisticated that simply "off after 8 hours"?
After using my blanket for a few weeks, I am purchasing one of the simple wall timers that allows for a few programmable on/off times. Here's why...
When jumping into bed, I find it heavenly to have the blanket's heat set to "burnt toast" mode. It's even nice to fall asleep at that temperature.
The problem is that a few hours later I wake up feeling like... burnt toast. Sweating and craving water.
If I turn the blanket down when I get into bed, it cools off before I fall asleep. Also, I'd like the blanket to warm back up in the morning.
Ideally, I'd like to turn the blanket down to a low heat setting during the sleeping hours but I'm going to give an on/off timer a try.
Even if I don't wake up in the middle of the night, and even when the blanket is just set to a "warm" mode I often dehydrate. I try to drink as much water as possible before jumping into bed but it still happens.
A few times I have dehydrated to the point that it felt just like a hangover and, just like a hangover, the headache lasted well into the day.
Keep these things in mind when purchasing and first using an electric blanket.
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Wow, we bought a Sunbeam for my son's bed at Sears tonight, but after reading here & elsewhere, it's going back. I think we're going to get a Sealy at JC Penny. I haven't read a single bad review on them yet, though to be honest there was a great deal of reviews on them.
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I've had four or five Sunbeam electric blankets, and have had the same problem with every one. I start out on a low setting, and have to keep moving the setting up, to get the same amount of heat. I finally get to the highest setting, and get almost no heat at all. Sunbeam is the only brand of electric blanket that I've seen in this area. Huge waste of money!
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Me too. I purchased a Sunbeam Queen-size electric blanket three years ago at Wal-Mart. Last year it didn't seem to get as warm as it did before. This year nothing. Completely cold. I checked my records and see that it may have a five-year warranty which I will be looking in to. I wouldn't buy from them again. On the other hand, I still have a Northern twin-size electric blanket from about 1961 that still works great. Even survived the couple years I used it in college!
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I have a Raschel Queen Size electric blanket by West Point Home. The first failed because I plugged the controller into the wall before plugging it into the blanket. But the second blanket has now worked for two years and still gets really hot. My kids have Sunbeams blankets that are a year old and no longer work. Spend the extra money and get a West Point Home.
Posted on 11/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
Larry,
Call Sunbeam. Maybe they will register your warranty since you just purchased the blanket. Ask for a supervisor if the first person you talk to is unable to help.
Next, call the store you purchased it from. If you purchased with credit card, debit card, or check, you should be able to obtain a copy of your receipt. If you used cash, take the packaging to the store and ask to speak with a manager.
Unfortunately, there are many criminal running around in America and businesses are forced to enact policies which help ensure their long-term survival. I find a bit of rapport and effort go a long ways in helping to resolve matters.
Many companies will mail replacement goods without ever seeing the originals. Most of the time I bet they are aware of problems from past warranties though- people who simply call and say "it's broke, send me a new one," likely run into more resistance.
Also, if anyone is familiar with this "gas-discharge" device, please post more details about it here. I do not see a reason why simple semiconductor circuitry would not be used here.
Posted on 11/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I also bought my first electric blanket last month I'm 61 yrs old and my body do not warm up as well as it used to poor blood circulation I guess. My 1st electric blanket for my cold bed is a sunbeam and now with no sales slip I cant get any kind of warranty for it what is America coming to has any one else had this bad of experience with sunbeam?
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My wife and I just purchased a Queen size Biddeford from Meijers (they're less expensive on Amazon). I read all the comments before checking the brand name and I was assuming it was a Sunbeam since, well, Sunbeam seems to be bad.
The blanket doesn't get nearly as warm as I had expected but every time I crawl under it I can only laugh with pleasure.
Someone asked about how safe blankets from the 1950s are and I'm surprised nobody responded. Here's a start: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-electric-blankets.htm
Blankets manufactured today are definitely safer than those from the 50s. They may not be as warm but, seriously, an electric blanket is nothing more than a human toaster. The "burnt toast" setting alone has its share of issues aside from the technological differences we have today. Please throw them away and suffer with the safer blanket (if you are concerned about your life and the lives of anyone else living in the building the blanket is used in, at least).
As far as company liability is concerned, I would expect today's manufacturers to be more concerned with safety than warranty issues. Sunbeam probably chose wisely when deciding to repair blankets instead of paying for lawsuits. The Pinto didn't destroy Ford but they did think it would be better to simply pay for the lawsuits- bad ideas in my opinion.
Regardless of money, I'd rather see people complaining about "it's not warm enough, my butt was cold" instead of "it was not safe, my relative is dead."
If this "gas-discharge" device is indeed what fails on the Sunbeams, I do question why they haven't engineering a user-replaceable cartridge or something. Maybe they've been working on it. Don't want to release that before it is certified safe!
Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have a queen-size Biddeford electric blanket on our guest bed now. It works quite well and supplies plenty of fast heat to preheat the bed. I just hope that it lasts for several years, unlike the Sunbeam blankets. As far as Sunbeam is concerned, they can keep their products, all of them. After $800 worth of useless "fluff", I'll not do business with them again.
Posted on 11/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I didn't know that the Sunbeam electric blanket problem was so wide spread. I have 4 non-working blankets, one was sent back for repair. It didn't last either. For those scientists out there... heat rises... yes... but that that ain't the problem. The blankets slowly fail to a point where preheat and high barely put out any heat. I'd love to know what's out there that works these days.
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I second Grandma Margie's mattress warmer/electric mattress pad idea. Our king sized warmer is still working after 10 years. I bought it at Target, but have also seen them at Walmart. Turn it on when you go into your bedroom to get undressed, and in about 5 minutes, the bed is toasty. I turn mine off, but you can leave it on all night. Ours has dual controls, and I find that 2 on a scale of 10 works well for me.
Posted on 11/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Another possible manufacturer to try is Biddeford. I have an electric blanket made by them; half of the blanket stopped working after 3 years (it's one of those digitals and started flashing 6/E. I called the company and they were extremely polite and helpful. I am to send the blanket in for a replacement.
We want to buy additional blankets for other beds and I am going to try the BIDDEFORD Delightful Nights Electric Blanket. I am trying to buy only analog controllers this time in hopes that this will provide more longevity.
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For those of you not in the know, heat RISES, and that is why you should put a light blanket or your bedspread or comforter OVER your electric blanket when you first turn it on. This will keep the heat DOWN and warm your bed up very nicely. Once you crawl in, your body heat can basically take over, so you can then shed the extra coverings. I, too, have a Sunbeam from the late 50's/early 60's, that still works like a charm.
The newer ones are not made as well and do not hold up as in days of yore (no surprise there), but I just keep sending them back to Sunbeam (KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!) and get new replacements. Some things you just have to learn to deal with as aggravating as that may be. Good luck out there, folks! I'm getting lots of good info from this forum and appreciate all of your input.
Posted on 11/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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What is the answer?
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After the same rotten luck as everyone else with Sunbeam blankets, and unresponsive customer service, my research led to a Sealy Diamond at JC Penney's. Super Jaquard knit, undetectable wires, great weight, no lumps, wash and dry in machine, silent controls. Love it! The $200 king size is on sale for $120.
Posted on 10/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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In case anyone wants to do a little reading regarding the 'improved' switching methods referenced in my last post, have a glance at this page; http://www.wikipatents.com/gb/1030583.html
Posted on 10/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've gone thru a couple of Sunbeam electric blankets myself. And I'll tell you why they stop working! They stop working because of the failure/aging of a small gas discharge device located in the plug of the blanket. If you look at the connection point for the blanket, it's a suspiciously large plastic assembly.
Inside that assembly are a small group of gas discharge tubes. These tubes 'fire' periodically and allow power to flow through the heating elements. I'm guessing these are used to allow the manufacturer to claim 'low EMF' on their blankets- the buzz-word of the last few years. Anyways, when those tubes stop firing, the blanket stops warming. I've been unsuccessful in locating replacements for them, so I cannot offer help in that regard, but I figured everyone would like to know WHY electric blankets seem like such garbage now-a-days.
Posted on 10/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have also had 3 Sunbeam blankets and a Sunbeam lap blanket over the past 5 years -- every one of them stopped working after a year.
Posted on 10/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a Sunbeam warming blanket as well, bought almost two years ago. It has about 20 heat settings but is barely warm on the highest setting, so no need to use the other 19. The one thing I found is that if you put a heavy blanket on top it will get much hotter, but who wants a heavy blanket to weigh you down. That was exactly why I bought an electric blanket. It's almost as if it needs pressure against it to get really warm.
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We bought two sunbeams. They never gave much warmth and now give none on any setting. GARBAGE! How safe are the ones from the 1950's? I have one that always worked, has heavy wires and gets hot. I'd rather buy a new one but from everything I hear, none of the new ones work. Has Anybody found anything that could keep us warm?
Posted on 09/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My two Sunbeams lasted one winter and one month respectively.
After hearing all this I think I'll send 'em back. And look at yard sales for an old one with bimetal thermostat. My sister still has one from the 1950's and it is GREAT .
Posted on 09/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Wow, how do these companies get away with this. I bought my first one a few years ago for the cold season and it only lasted about 2 months. Well the next cold season that rolled around required what I thought would be a reliable brand and purchased a sunbeam which only lasted 3 months. I kept the receipt this time but retailler told me I had to deal with the manufacturer. Long wait time, I just bought a smaller one but it only lasted one time!
The last one was a sunbeam as well.
Posted on 08/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have gone through 3 sunbeam electric blankets over the past 2 years. All of them stopped heating after a month or two of buying them. So we bought a cheap brand from Target but found the same problem - so it joined the other 3 in the bin. So then we bought an IXL brand (the 3rd attempt this year for an electric blanket) and it has now stopped working as well. I remembered to keep the receipt for the IXL so am about to take this back to the shop. It's impossible to find an electric blanket that actually works.
Posted on 07/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I bought a Sunbeam Blanket and it broke after about a year BUT I RETURNED IT TO THE COMPANY - just call the number located on any box currently in the store and the automated phone message says things like "press one if the blanket won't heat" and "press two if the light blinks" (mine did both) - A Few weeks later it was returned working perfectly - no fees! Appears the manufacturer knows about the problem and is willing to take care of it!
Posted on 01/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I bought a queen Sunbeam electric blanket in Fall 2007 for a guest bedroom. The page of set-up instructions (pictures + words) say NOTHING about pre-washing this brand-new blanket. After my guest left, I found the biggest shedding mess in the bed. I am so embarrassed that they had to sleep in this. The cotton sheets still had blanket lint on them, even AFTER I washed and dryed them. It took me an hour with sticky tape to lift all the shedding off of the comforter. I will return this mess and not waste my time on it anymore. BTW, this was a 80% polyester/ 20% acrylic blend.
Posted on 01/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We got a Slumber Rest Luxury King last year and it worked ok. This year it began to act up...controller malfunction and no heating. Fiddling with the connector to the blanket (pushing internal and external plug firmly into the junction block) seems to help. Sunbeam Customer Service advised to return it to the factory for repair or replacement, but with 3+weeks turnaround during the coldest season, temporary, immediate action seemed essential. We're now looking for a replacement.
Posted on 01/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I bought a Sunbeam a month ago and it worked for two weeks. It stopped getting warm, even on the highest heat setting. I exchanged it for a new one, which only lasted one night. I'm never buying a Sunbeam again. It's just a defective product.
Posted on 12/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I actually have a small sunbeam that has always worked just fine. I t doesn't get too hot but actually I think it is just the perfect amount of heat and I feel that if it was any warmer It may be too hot for me to use.
Posted on 11/29/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We had the same, bad experience with Sunbeam as many other correspondents. But does anyone have experience with an electric Sealey mattress pad that they can share?
Posted on 11/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was told at one store that Sunbeam is the only company still making electric blankets/throws. I checked one store and on every brand, I found Sunbeam's name. If that's the case, I guess I'll buy a hot water bottle. Their products just aren't reliable anymore.
Posted on 11/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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WHAT A RELIEF! I thought it was the only one buying Sunbeam after Sunbeam! I have purchased 3 Sunbeam EB's, (KING SIZE) in the last 4 years. Sunbeam used to be a very reliable brand. Had my first Sunbeam Blanket as a teenager and it lasted AND worked well for several years.
Each one of the last 3 SUNBEAMS I purchased heated up VERY FAST and stayed nice and hot. I would set it on 5 or 6 and it was so cozy, comfy & warm ALL night long! But all three stopped working. After only a month or so, It was the same issue with each one. They barely generate any heat. I have to set the one I have now at 18 and it is barely hot. I have to wear socks to bed! The first time, I thought it was a fluke that I happen to buy a defective one. But 3, come on. Sunbeam has GOT to be aware of this problem! Anyhow, I NEED a new King size electric blanket. But I want one that will last longer than a month! Any suggestions or personal recommendations would be enormously appreciated!
Posted on 11/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I'm a senior, bought a sunbeam electric blanket last year on line from target, it worked for a month and then stopped. I just kept it on my bed, but now I need to find a reliable brand. I'm afraid to try sunbeam again.
Posted on 11/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Anyone ever try Vermont Country Stores Classic Electric Blanket?
Posted on 11/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Just bought a twin sunbeam blanket. It worked for 1 night now will not turn on.
Posted on 11/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Same problem. It barely gets warm now.
Posted on 11/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We bought a Sunbeam electric blanket and it worked for about a month before it started to not heat up like it did when new, so we returned it for another Sunbeam and it did the same thing.Is there any way to get Sunbeam to fix this issue?
Posted on 11/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
Sunbeam
I bought a Sunbeam 3 days ago. It stopped working after the first night. I am taking it back to the store.
Posted on 10/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
I think that polar fleece blankets are warmer than electric ones plus don't cost money to run. They reflect back your body heat.
Susan at ThriftyFun
Posted on 09/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Electric blankets do not work. Why? Because the manufacturers are afraid of liability. They no longer make them to get hot. Old ones were able to fry eggs. Now you can't warm your toes. The new thermostats and turn off features dilute the ability to keep any warmth. If anyone knows a blanket that truly gets hot and stays hot, please let us know. The blankets on the market today tease you with a little bit of warmth, and then they turn off and you wonder if it became unplugged or simply broke.
They are simply made that way. It truly turns ME OFF too!
Posted on 09/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I would not recommend Sunbeam. I bought a Sunbeam about 2 years ago from Target and I had to return it to the manufacturer about 2 mos. later because it was shedding a lot and I had to vacuum almost everyday. Sunbeam sent me another one and I am still having the shedding problem. However, it still gets hot just like it did when I bought it 2 yrs ago. Just a problem with shedding. I just keep vacuuming.
Posted on 05/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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This was another response that I received:
"RE: QS Riviera Brand Electric Blanket
Post By Lizzie (Guest Post) (05/18/2007)
Did you try this website? http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Products/ ... ographic-Equipment-Supplies-Services
It lists the following: Riviera Extra Low-Voltage Electric Blankets Pty Ltd
581 Gardeners Rd Mascot NSW 2020
p: (02) 96935111 ,
but says the company has no email or website.
I hope this works!!! Lizzie"
Since receiving this feedback, I contacted the above number, only to be told that the Company that manufactured/imported the Riviera Electrict Blanket went out of business approximately 3 years ago. I have to say that I am extremely disappointed. It is difficult to understand how such an excellent product can fade from the market. This brand of electric blanket was without a doubt the 'Rolls Royce' of electric blankets....so sad!!! I suspect that we will now have to put the issue to bed (pun intended).
Thanks heaps to those people who took the time to respond to my query!
Posted on 05/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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20/5/07
I too have a Riviera electric blanket bought it in 1973, I have replaced the blanket about twice in this period of time at David Jones, but they informed me that Riviera
is no longer in business. This is extremely disappointing.
They were the most expensive electric blankets on the
market but no other could possibly compare to this product as time has proven.
Posted on 05/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
For may years I have owned a QS "Riviera" electric blanket. It came with 2 very heavy duty transformers with 5 heat settings. It has been a brilliant product, but now the actual blanket has expired due to normal wear and tear and is past it's use by date. Despite 'Googleing' it, I am unable to find out where the blankets are/were manufactured and/or where I might be able to purchase a new one. Or for that matter if the manufacturer has gone out of business! Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Posted on 05/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
Sunbeam doesn't work
We bought Sunbeam last year 2005. Failed to work when we brought it out for winter 2006. Replaced it and bought 3 more for the kids at Christmas.
All 4 not working after 2 months!
Searching this problem on the web, found everyone is having same problems.
Just emailed sunbeam, but clearly replacing the blankets is only going to result in more non working blankets.
DO NOT BUY SUNBEAM. I can't imagine how they're getting away with this!
Posted on 03/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: control panel reads "E" and not working what does this m
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By vickiderrick at verizon.net (Guest Post)
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my sealy electric blanket is not working an E is showing and thats all
Editor's note: Sealy's website is: http://sealybedding.com/service/contactus.htm
I'd recommend writing them about this.
Susan from ThriftyFun
Posted on 02/20/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
I guess I am not the only one who finds that electric blankets wear out pretty quickly and lose power. Was just mentioning this to Dh not too long ago.
Posted on 01/02/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
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By animalsangel (Guest Post)
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This really interested me! I bought a Sunbeam electric blanket last year and I noticed that it does not produce the warmth that it used to. I paid about $60 for it on sale. After reading about the mattress pads I am going to try one! Thanks for your question and for the answers!
Posted on 01/01/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
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By Grandma Margie. (Guest Post)
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I discovered something years ago that I like even better than an electric blanket. It is an electric mattress pad! Mine have lasted over 10 years of continuous winter use. Use one and I'll bet you'll never go back to an electric blanket! They are somewhat expensive but I have found them on clearance between Christmas and Easter. When they last as long as mine have they are well worth the price....even paying full price! My job (21+ years) kept me mostly outdoors year round. In the winter it took hours for my body to "thaw"...especially from the waist down. My cozy warm bed, heated by my mattress pad, was sheer delight each night!
Posted on 12/31/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
I've had no trouble with Sunbeam either. However, There is a brand out there that has a 10yr warranty I believe, I don't remember the name though, sorry.
http://www.frugalforlife.com
Posted on 12/31/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Finding a Good Electric Blanket
I have a SunBeam electric blanket that was bought in October and it is still working. My mom actually just bought one for both of my sisters and my niece.
We bought them at Wal-Mart, but I am sure they have them other places too
Posted on 12/31/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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