This mattress pad's heating elements are thin enough to be barely noticeable inside its cotton fill. Consumers agreed the wires were well concealed, but they thought the outer fabric could have been better quality. This mattress pad features illuminated controls to allow adjustments in the dark. Unfortunately, it took forever to come to temperature. However, it is the most energy-efficient of our test, using just 4 cents per night of electricity. In twin through king sizes. No shrinkage after washing Looks very good after wash Most energy-efficient of our test Took more than 40 minutes to reach 70 degrees The plug got very warm when plugged into an outlet Home & Garden Products La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Popular Lift Chairs The Best Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online Thousands of Himalayan Rock Salt Lamps Recalled Keurig Is Making a Machine That Brews Alcohol Infomercial Favorite MyPillow Just Got an "F" from the Better Business Bureau
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Unlike the larger companies which make pad models for all price points, SoftHeat makes only a few models and the variations between them are solely in the top fabrics. They use the same patented low voltage system and the same controllers across their entire model line to keep costs down. Their market is the premium niche. Review of the SoftHeat Electric Mattress pad – the Pros and the Cons Their electric mattress pads are the only ones in the USA conforming to the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) classification “Non-hazardous Low Voltage”. It is most improbable ever to get an electric shock even if the mattress pad becomes wet (for example from incontinence or spilled drink) or even if the heater wire insulation becomes cut or punctured (for example from a pet’s claw). Their heater wires are far smaller and more flexible than any other UL-listed producer’s. Their evenness of heating is excellent. Their mattress pads are machine washable and the only ones that are fully machine dryable without re-stretching to size.
Their top fabrics (Cotton Blend and especially their Microplush) are soft and do not pill or shed. Soft Heat Warming Mattress pad Controllers: Have an easy-to-use rotary dial with large, brightly lit heat-level numbers. Automatic lamp dimming whenever the room lights are low or off. Have automatic pre-heating to whatever temperature is selected. Feature an auto-off at 10 hours. Their small controller wire connectors are located on the skirt (not the sleeping surface) at the head end of the mattress pad which results in no wires running under the length of the bed. All of their Queen, King and Cal-King sized mattress pads have Dual Controls so that each person can control the heat level on their side of the bed. Dual control models feature one connector for each controller (makes controller mix-up unlikely). Extension cords and power strips of proper rating are allowed with these warming pads. They can lower your home heating costs substantially.
All are Underwriters Laboratories listed and conform to UL 964, the recognized electric bedding safety standard in the United States. All their mattress pads carry a 5 year warranty against design and manufacturing defects. Lastly, of importance to RVers and Boaters: The Soft Heat electric mattress pads are the only ones that will work consistently with modified sine wave inverters. Higher cost than many heated mattress pads. Their heat output is about 20% less than others at max (but quite sufficient for most people). The product has a power supply adaptor unit box (approximately 6” X 3” X 2”) that converts wall outlet 120VAC to low voltage DC prior to the control and the mattress pad. The company says that this box can be permanently located under the bed, out of the way and out of sight. Dual control models have two. People with very sensitive hearing and very quiet rooms sometimes complain of a high-pitched power supply humming. (The vast majority of people including those of us at the Institute have never heard it during normal use.)
The Dual Control model’s connector design means two wall outlets (or extension cord sockets) are needed. Their controller plugs require three-hole outlets in the wall or extension cord. Who Are These Mattress Pads For? SoftHeat’s electric mattress pads cost a little more than most but are an excellent value for those wanting a premium, completely safe, durable, comfortable, easy-to-care-for and easy-to-use heated mattress pad.Best electric mattress pad The Electric Blanket Institute notes that, while heated blankets can slip off or be tossed or kicked aside during the night, electric mattress pads are fitted, and hence securely held flat on your bed. That improves durability and prevents potentially hazardous folding or bunching of the heating elements. Finally, heated mattress pads are more efficient since heat radiated upwards is enjoyed by the sleepers instead of being wasted. While there are exceptions, heated mattress pads tend to score higher in user reviews than other heated bedding.
notes that he has gone from using an electric blanket to a mattress pad, and adds that for those trying to choose between electric blankets, "I would also recommend considering an electric mattress pad before making your decision." While heated blankets need to be soft and pliable to really score well on the comfort scale, heated mattress pads focus on being fluffy enough to hide the interior coils from sensitive sleepers. Like electric blankets, many electric mattress pads on the market today have 10 heat settings and offer couples dual controls for queen-sized or larger beds. This allows each sleeper to adjust the temperatures on each side of the bed separately. Our top recommended electric mattress pad, the Sunbeam Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Est. $35 and up), has received well over 1,000 user reviews across different retail sites attesting to its quick heating time, simple-to-use controls and quality workmanship. In addition, testers from Good Housekeeping award this model a 4-star rating after thorough testing.
One negative: the top fabric doesn't have the nicest feel, the testers at Good Housekeeping say. "Soft sheets on top are a must." There are other mattress pads worth considering. The Soft Heat Warming Mattress Pad (Est. $70 and up) uses the low-voltage technology offered by other Perfect Fit Industries heated bedding products, such as our Best Reviewed Electric Blanket the Soft Heat Luxury Micro-fleece Blanket (Est. $65 and up). Experts consider low-voltage to be the safest type of electric bedding, though improvements in technology make all types of heated mattress pads very safe overall. Energy efficiency is excellent as well. The kicker might be that the thinner, low voltage wiring makes the mattress pad a touch more comfortable to sleep on, though Good Housekeeping grouses a little that the top fabric is "scratchy." The other downside is that the Warming Mattress Pad takes a little longer to heat up than other types. We did see some complaints of a low whine at times from the DC power supply.
It's no issue for most, but a notable number cite it as bothersome. based on over 1,000 reviews. The Sunbeam Therapeutic Heated Mattress Pad (Est. $85 and up) also earns some recognition. is saying is his current personal choice. The Therapeutic Heated Mattress pad is a bit pricier than the Sunbeam Quilted Mattress Pad or the Soft Heat Warming Mattress Pad, but it also has a few more features. While all three of these electric mattress toppers offer couples the ability to independently control the heat on each side of a queen size or larger mattress, the Sunbeam Therapeutic Heated Mattress Pad has three heat zones on each side of the bed, which can each be adjusted independently. For example, the person on the left side of the bed can have warming at his or her feet only, while the sleeper on the right can aim heat on the back and head zones and cooler temperatures at foot level. The twin/full size mattress pad has three heat zones as well but, like all choices in these sizes, you can't adjust those independently for each side of the bed.