What is Electric Blanket?

         
           An  electric blanket is a bed covering with a built-in heating element so that a sleeper can maintain a desired temperature even in a cold room.Many consumers prefer electric blankets because their use can reduce home heating costs.The sophisticated temperature controls of modern electric blankets can sense changes in skin and air temperature and adjust settings accordingly.It contains integrated electrical heating wires.There are several types of Electric blankets: over blankets, throws and duvets.Electric blankets usually have a control unit that adjusts the amount of heat the blanket produces. 
         The most advanced model blankets are programmable,so they can pre-warm the bed at a certain time and shut off at a certain hour.They are also able to adjust temperature for the needs of two people in the same bed.Some blankets even compensate for the different parts of the body;for instance,sending more heat to the sleeper's feet while leaving the head area cooler.Approximately 4.5 million electric blankets are sold in the United States annually.

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           Even though this is an innovative invention for daily home purposes it has many safety problems.Using these type of blankets sometimes is dangerous.There are many problems can be caused by this like Overheating,Electric shorting,shock,fire and many other chances of dangers.New studies had found that this can even cause cancer due to the radiation from this.So this will be not a good option for children and pregnant women.


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