SoftHeat - King Heated Mattress Pad

When I knew that I needed an additional heat source to make bedtime more comfortable in my new place, my first decision was electric blanket or heated mattress pad. Research convinced me to purchase my first-ever heated mattress pad. Because they're designed for use underneath sheets and bedding, there aren't any limitations on having blankets over top. Also, people with pets reviewed that electric blankets were snagged by their dog or cat's nails. After reading many reviews like the ones here on Amazon, I ordered the Soft Heat Micro-Plush Low-voltage electric heated mattress pad, and am very pleased with this purchase. Although it was not an inexpensive purchase, getting into a gently heated bed each night has made it more than worthwhile. As others have written, I find it's most effective to turn the controller on high about a 1/2 hour to an hour before retiring for the evening. The bed gets comfortably warm without being hot. I tend to be cold much of the time, and I soon become comfortable, and turn the controller setting down to low before falling asleep. Leaving the setting higher than 2 throughout the night has proven to be too warm for me. I have noticed that there are some variations in temperature in different spots, but this has not been bothersome to me. The mattress pad feels plush and soft and does not bunch, even with tossing and turning during sleep. I have not been able to feel the wiring in the pad either. It's an added bonus that this low-voltage technology is very safe. I'd recommend this heated mattress pad to anyone looking to make bedtime a comfortable treat each evening.