Do's and Don'ts With Electric Blankets!
If you love to feel warm and cozy during the winter, you may have an electric blanket for added warmth. Whether you are relaxing in the living room or heading to bed, an electric blanket is a great tool to provide extra warmth this winter. However, with anything electrical, it's important to keep safety in mind when you are using one! Read on to get a few safety tips from our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Do's Always keep your electric blanket flat. You never want to wad up or fold your electric blanket because it can become too hot. It may be tempting to lay on top of your electric blanket rather than underneath but you should always lay underneath to avoid damage to the coils. Be sure to turn off your electrical blanket when no one is using it. Not only will this help you cut costs on your energy bill but it's not safe to leave your blanket on because most models will not shut off automatically or regulate the heat if it gets too hot...