With the cost of heating homes on the rise, it will be more and more difficult to find ways to keep warm without breaking the bank. It’s forecast that the average household will spend as much as 30% more on heating fuel in 2008 than in 2007, depending on the type used. More than ever, families will be looking for ways to keep cozy while cutting costs. The answer may be in electric throw for those chilly days and nights. Plush, quilted, and micro-plush fabrics are soft and snuggly in colors and prints to compliment almost any room in your home. New fibers are more durable and soft than in years past and hold their shape and size with many cleanings. Most fabrics are machine washable

Electric throw are cost-effective options for staying warm. Electric throw come in various configurations and sizes, but the basic feature of an electric throw is that you can set a desired temperature setting, usually for use at night. Electric throw are made of a polyester/cotton blend and are flame retardant. The heating element is at the foot of the blanket, where the electrical cord is located. The wires are embedded in the blanket. High-end electric throw have thinner, more expansive wires that are not as noticeable. Depending on the size, electric throw can have 1 or 2 controls (wired from the heating element or wireless). Some controls are designed to provide regions for warmth, especially for larger mattresses such as king-size bedding.

Electric throw make your bed warm and cozy before you ever slip between the sheets, and using them during the night can dramatically cut your heating costs during the winter months. In fact, if you lower the thermostat at night for the eight hours that you are asleep, some experts predict that you can cut your energy bill by almost a third. However, you need to select the right kind of electric throw or pad to make sure that this savings measure does not end up costing you comfortable slumber.