With the cold weather setting in, many people have been looking for different ways to keep warm without having to fork out on expensive central heating.

An electric blanket can do the trick to help keep you toasty while making sure your bills stay down, with a hugely popular device on Amazon now boasting a massive discount just in time for winter.

The KPUY Electric Blanket in Grey has been called a “must have” by Amazon shoppers as it is “cheaper” than having your heating running all night long during a cost of living crisis.

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The product is currently priced at €47.82, down from €68.91, so shoppers can avail of a whopping 31 per cent discount

The fleecy grey throw, which is made from a combination of flannel and sherpa, comes with nine different heat settings meaning you can adjust the temperature to whatever you find most comfortable - making it perfect for snuggling on a winter's night

It also has a timer so you can use it to drift off to sleep and it'll switch itself off when time is up.

Shoppers have been raving about the heated blanket, awarding it an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five on Amazon.

Writing in the reviews, one shopper said: "I wanted something that would keep me warm and comfortable during the day, especially my days off as I am a massive bookworm! I saw this and had to order it, so glad I did!

“I love the timing and heat settings especially the timer setting as I easily could fall asleep with this blanket around me!

“It is so soft and fluffy! The perfect size for one. You don't even feel the small wires that run through it! If you love your comfort and heat then this is a must-have!"

Another wrote: "Having this heated blanket over my armchair has changed my life. I am now extremely comfortable without having to increase the temperature of my central heating."

The blanket also has a handy remote control with nine different heat settings

And a third said: "This throw arrived pretty promptly. It is lovely and soft. Could perhaps have the material a bit thicker as you can feel all the wires in it although not a major issue as it is a throw and not an under blanket for the bed.

“It heats up quickly and with nine settings plenty of options to choose from. Although I'm a cold person I don't think I shall need to go higher than about a six.

“As these are cheaper to use than the heating system could prove useful in reducing heating costs once snuggled up in the evening to read or watch TV."

However, some shoppers weren't as impressed, with one customer writing: "I returned this as the maximum heat setting wasn't very warm at all. The blanket was soft but definitely doesn't compare to other heated blankets with regards to the heat."

You can buy the blanket on Amazon here.

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