Yes, you can put a heated blanket in the dryer, but only a household dryer and only briefly. For a Bedsure heated blanket, detach the controller and cord, preheat the empty dryer on low for 2 minutes, tumble the blanket, then take it out when it is partly dry, stretch it back to size and hang it over two parallel lines or shower rods to finish air-drying. Don't use commercial or laundromat dryers, and don't plug it back in until the blanket and connector are completely dry.
Bedsure's guidebooks give the same drying steps for its electric blankets, wearable blankets, heated comforter and heated mattress pads, so the routine below works across the Bedsure heated blanket collection. The complete washing routine, from presoak to storage, is in the Bedsure heated blanket guidebook.
Which Dryer Settings Are Safe for a Heated Blanket
Use the low temperature setting on a household dryer. Preheat the empty dryer on low for 2 minutes, add the blanket, and tumble it only until it is partly dry. The dryer shortens the drying time, and the blanket finishes drying in open air.
Clean the dryer's lint filter before you start, as with any load. ENERGY STAR calls a clean filter an important safety measure as well as an efficiency step, and the U.S. Fire Administration lists failure to clean as the leading factor in home clothes dryer fires.
Every Bedsure model in the table below uses the same drying method.
| Bedsure Model | Machine Washable? | Dryer Setting | Before Reconnecting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbed Heated Blanket | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Blanket and coupler completely dry |
| Quilted Sherpa Fleece Heated Blanket | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Blanket and coupler completely dry |
| Bubble Faux Fur Heated Blanket | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Blanket and coupler completely dry |
| HeatX Heated Blanket | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Blanket and coupler completely dry |
| HeatX Heated Comforter | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water | Tumble dry low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Comforter and coupler completely dry |
| Heated Shaggy Fleece Blanket Hoodie | Yes, in a mesh laundry bag, with the controller and battery removed | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Hoodie and coupler completely dry |
| Polyester Microfiber Heated Mattress Pad | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water, in a mesh laundry bag | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Pad and coupler completely dry |
| Four-Zoned Heated Mattress Pad | Yes, gentle cycle in cold water, in a mesh laundry bag | Low after a 2-minute preheat; remove when partly dry | Pad and coupler completely dry |
Detach, Dry, Then Reconnect
- Turn off the controller, unplug the cord from the wall, then disconnect the coupler from the blanket. Let the blanket cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
- On battery-powered hoodies, take out the power bank and connecting cable as well. The controller, plug and battery stay dry and never go in the washer or dryer. For hoodie-specific steps, see our guide on how to wash a blanket hoodie.
- Presoak in cold water with a mild detergent for 15 minutes, wash on a gentle cycle, spin, then stretch the blanket gently back to its original size. Don't wring it. Heated mattress pads and battery-powered items go in a mesh laundry bag.
- Preheat the empty dryer on low for 2 minutes, tumble the blanket, and take it out when it is partly dry.
- Stretch it back to its original size again so the heating wire lies flat, then hang it over two parallel lines or shower rods. Don't use clothespins.
- Wait until both the blanket and the coupler are completely dry. Then connect the coupler securely to the blanket before plugging the cord into the outlet.
When you reconnect, use the controller that came with the blanket. The model number on the back of the controller should match the model number on the blanket label.
When to Air-Dry Instead
Skip the dryer and air-dry from the start in these cases:
- The label on your model doesn't list a dryer setting.
- The only dryer available is a commercial or laundromat machine.
- Your dryer has no low temperature setting.
- The dryer's exhaust vent is overdue for the yearly inspection and cleaning UL Solutions recommends.
- You prefer not to tumble a thick or filled blanket.
Air-drying uses the same method as the second half of the dryer routine: stretch the blanket to its original size, hang it over two parallel lines or shower rods, and avoid clothespins. It takes longer, so plan the wash for a day when you won't need the blanket that night.
FAQs About Drying a Heated Blanket
Can you dry a heated mattress pad the same way?
Yes. Bedsure's heated mattress pad guidebooks give the same steps: a household dryer only, the low setting after a 2-minute preheat, removal when partly dry, then air-drying over two parallel lines or shower rods. Wash the pad in a mesh laundry bag first. The heated mattress pad guidebook also covers fitting the pad and using two controllers.
What if the connector is still damp?
Leave it unplugged and give it more time in open air. Don't reconnect until both the blanket and the coupler are completely dry. Once everything is dry and reconnected, if the controller shows an error code starting with F or the screen stays black, unplug the cord, disconnect the coupler, reconnect it, and turn the controller back on. If the problem continues, contact Bedsure customer service.
