Electric Quilt: Electric Blanket/Quilt is becoming increasingly popular in cold weather. People like it because it provides instant warmth and does not increase humidity in the room like a heater. But many questions arise on the internet, can one get electrocuted by sleeping covered with an electric quilt? is it safe? Let us know the whole truth.

How does an electric quilt work?

Heating wires are installed inside the electric quilt through which electricity is passed at low voltage. This electricity produces heat and the quilt gets warm within a few minutes. Most electric quilts also have thermostats and temperature controllers so that the temperature does not rise too high.

Can an electric quilt cause electrocution?

When used properly, the possibility of getting electrocuted by an electric quilt is very less. But the risk is not zero. Cases of electric shock occur only when.

• wiring gets damaged
• The quilt is torn and the strings come out
• Quality of cheap local brands is bad
• the quilt gets wet

That is, while using the quilt, the risk increases only if it is of an old model or its wiring is damaged.

Benefits of electric quilt

• low power consumption
• instant warmth
• safe temperature control
• the room is dry and comfortable

Disadvantages of electric quilt

• slight risk of electric shock
• Prolonged use may dry out the skin
• People with asthma or allergies should not use wet quilts at all.
• Do not use without supervision by children and elderly people

Tips for safe use

• Always buy branded and ISI-marked quilts.
• Never use a torn or old quilt.
• Keep the temperature in low mode while sleeping.
• Never let the quilt get wet.
• Do not leave children alone.

If the electric quilt is of good quality and used properly, it is very safe and provides great relief in the cold. There is a risk of electric shock only when the quilt is bad, old or of cheap quality.

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