Stupid question

[Candleliteranch]

Can you wash an electric blanket?

 

[Pepipony]

As long as its not plugged in

I wash mine a couple times a year, have had one of them nearly a decade and no problems since. I do dry it till almost done, do not overdry, then I let it air dry the rest of the way and on top of that, dont use it for a couple days to make sure its good and dry. Do read the instructions, just in case yours is different.

 

[Jill]

I've never had one but (just in case) let it air dry, not in the clothes drier.

 

[rabbitsfizz]

Yes, do not plug it in and do not tumble dry it

 

[Horse Hugs]

What happens if you put it in the dryer?

I've been drying one in the dryer for years- should I not be doing that? It hasn't hurt it so far but.......

 

[Jill]

I was thinking that putting it in the dryer would heat up the cords on the inside that make the blanket warm, and make them weaker (the casing around them), but was only just guessing. I'm a chicken butt and scared to use an electric blanket period.

 

[Candleliteranch]

Thanks, guys!