Does Brookstone Heated Blanket Turn Off Automatically
Yes. The Brookstone Cozy Heated Plush Throw shuts itself off after 4 hours, and the larger Brookstone-listed microplush throw shuts off after 8. Check the size and controller on your blanket to see which one you own.
Brookstone Heated Blanket Timer Instructions
Match the size and controller you can see to a line below, and the shut-off hours from the top of the page apply. A heated blanket automatically turns off only if it has an auto shut-off, so look for one before you buy.
- Your throw measures 50 by 60 inches and has a built-in controller with a one-touch button: it shuts off after 4 hours. Get the Brookstone Cozy Heated Plush Throw.
- Your throw measures 62x84 inches, with low, medium and high settings and a detachable controller on a 20-foot cord: it is the Electric Soft Microplush Heated Blanket Throw, and it shuts off after 8 hours.
- Your blanket shows no shut-off, or it stays on after you leave the bed: switch it off and unplug it after every use. A blanket left on overnight should have automatic shut-off and overheat protection. If your blanket stays on after you leave the bed, unplug it and stop using it.
You have a pacemaker, diabetes or reduced sensitivity to heat
These decisions belong to your doctor. Boston Scientific, a pacemaker maker, lists electric blankets as safe when they are in good working condition and used as intended and gives no distance. The British Heart Foundation recommends keeping an electric blanket 15cm, about 6 inches from the pacemaker. The two differ, so the decision belongs to your doctor or cardiologist and the maker of your device. HEMA's manual says not to use its blanket with a pacemaker or implant without consulting a doctor.
Makers also warn about heat sensitivity. HEMA says its blanket is not for people who can't react to overheating. Sunbeam's manual lists a diabetic among those who should not use heated bedding. Whether that applies to you is a question for your doctor.
Brookstone Cozy Heated Plush Throw
The Brookstone Cozy heated blanket is the Cozy Heated Plush Throw, the 50 by 60 inch throw above, with four heat settings.
It plugs into a standard 110 to 120 volt home outlet and is ETL certified. The fabric is 100% polyester, machine washable and dryer safe if you follow the care label. Brookstone says it heats fast and spreads heat evenly on each setting.
It comes in Blue Trellis, Taupe Trellis and Ivory. All three have the same settings and shut-off. CHF Industries makes it.
If you are still choosing between models, the brookstone heated blanket page is for you. If you want to compare brands beyond Brookstone, see the best electric blanket page.
Brookstone Heated Blanket Not Turning On
If your Brookstone throw won't turn on, unplug it and look it over for damage. Check the cord, the plug and the fabric on both sides. Look for worn areas, loose plugs, cracks or breaks in wiring and charred spots. Throw out a damaged throw.
If the throw won't heat, stop using it. Owner troubleshooting ends there: don't open the controller or repair the wiring.
If you bought it somewhere other than Brookstone.com, return it to the retailer with the receipt. Use the instruction manual for any warranty claim.
Brookstone Heated Blanket Manual PDF
Follow the manual that came with your Brookstone heated throw. It sets the rules for how you use that blanket. Keep it with the receipt.
Whether you can leave a heated blanket on overnight depends on whose rule you follow, because the sources differ. A burn director quoted by UL Solutions says to switch the blanket on about half an hour before bed and switch it off before you get in. The Home & Comfort manual says to use the lowest setting for sleeping or prolonged use. HEMA's manual says to set L or 1 for sleeping or long use.
Those are different rules for the same night. Read your own manual and follow it.
Questions
Does a Brookstone heated blanket turn off automatically?
Yes, the Brookstone Cozy Heated Plush Throw shuts itself off after 4 hours, and the larger Brookstone-listed microplush throw shuts off after 8 hours. Which one applies depends on your blanket, so check its size and controller. The 50 by 60 inch throw with a one-touch button shuts off after 4 hours. The 62x84 inch throw with a detachable controller shuts off after 8.
Does a heated blanket automatically turn off?
A heated blanket turns off automatically only if it has an auto shut-off, so look for one before you buy. The Brookstone throws on this page do have one, at 4 or 8 hours depending on the model. If your blanket shows no shut-off, or it stays on after you leave the bed, switch it off and unplug it after every use.
Can I leave my heated blanket on overnight?
It depends on whose rule you follow, because the sources differ, so read your own manual first. A burn director quoted by UL Solutions says to switch the blanket on about half an hour before bed and switch it off before you get in. The Home & Comfort manual says to use the lowest setting for sleeping or prolonged use. HEMA's manual says to set L or 1.
What should I do if my Brookstone heated blanket won't turn on?
Unplug the blanket and look it over for damage. Check the cord, the plug and the fabric on both sides for worn areas, loose plugs, cracks or breaks in wiring and charred spots. Throw out a damaged throw. If the throw won't heat, stop using it. Do not open the controller or repair the wiring yourself, because owner troubleshooting ends there.