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As the days and nights continue to get colder, UK households are starting to question whether or not to put the heating on, but with this 1p solution, they won't have to while they sleep.

This is through the use of electric blankets, with some energy saver options dramatically cutting back costs.

Experts at Uswitch explain: “Most electric blankets consume no more than 300 watts – and some single blankets as little as 40W – when on their highest setting.

“Their energy usage falls significantly when the electric blanket is switched to its lowest setting, making it possible to heat a bed for 7-8 hours a night for as little as 1p, or £3.66 a year, when the blanket is set to its minimum heat setting.

“How much your electric blanket costs to run over an extended period depends on

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