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5 Responses to “Are electric blankets good for energy conservation?”
They use energy. But, they use a lot less energy than keeping the whole house warmer all night.
I keep my thermostat at 62 degrees F at night and use the electric blanket to pre-warm the bed so it is toasty when I get in. After 5-10 minutes I turn it off or to the lowest setting. I’m sure It uses less energy than keeping the house at 72, 70, or even 68 degrees all night. And best of all I am comfortable while saving energy.
Since you can then turn down the thermostat in your house, you’ll probably save money and energy, assuming you don’t set the dial on high and leave it on 24/7.
The estimated energy use on the first site seems to be confirmed in the 2nd. (Who knew there was an Electric Blanket Institute? )
Newer ones are pretty energy efficient, and if using an electric blanket takes the place of a space heater or heating the whole house you are likely to save energy. I keep my house pretty cool and a couple good blankets keep my pretty warm without using electricity.
September 28th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
They use energy. But, they use a lot less energy than keeping the whole house warmer all night.
I keep my thermostat at 62 degrees F at night and use the electric blanket to pre-warm the bed so it is toasty when I get in. After 5-10 minutes I turn it off or to the lowest setting. I’m sure It uses less energy than keeping the house at 72, 70, or even 68 degrees all night. And best of all I am comfortable while saving energy.
September 29th, 2007 at 12:57 am
They are a very good idea.
Engineering courses teach that coupling the power source with the need as close as possible makes for the fewest losses.
September 29th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
electric blanket? naaaa just get heaps of sheets and duvets
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:12 am
Since you can then turn down the thermostat in your house, you’ll probably save money and energy, assuming you don’t set the dial on high and leave it on 24/7.
The estimated energy use on the first site seems to be confirmed in the 2nd. (Who knew there was an Electric Blanket Institute? )
October 6th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Newer ones are pretty energy efficient, and if using an electric blanket takes the place of a space heater or heating the whole house you are likely to save energy. I keep my house pretty cool and a couple good blankets keep my pretty warm without using electricity.