How Long should you keep an electric blanket?
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Elise Lynn
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I have an electric blanket that was at the bottom of my hope chest and forgot I had it. It looks like it's in GREAT condition and hardly used in 30 years but I am wanting to be safe & not have a fire while sleeping! Does anyone know what I should check for or should I just toss it out? Thank you!!!
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Your electric blanket should be replaced at least every 10 years. Keeping your electric blanket for longer than you should is potentially dangerous and is another fundamental safety tip to be aware of.
Your electric blanket should be replaced at least every 10 years.
Since the wiring is thirty years old and has been folded you won't know what condition it is in. If this were my find I would toss it and not take any chances
Electric blankets, especially the old ones are notorious for causing fires. If it were mine and I used it, I would NOT plug it in. My sister's daughter had a fire in the middle of the night with hers.
Thank you that's what I was thinking. When it doubt throw it out!
I agree with the others. You haven't missed it in 30 years so I'd just toss it.
You are welcome. Have a wonderful day!
you should use a footie blanket fleece as it uses your body heat to get warm i threw mine away the electric blanket as there not safe after a while