For the longest time we swore this was the best, most comfortable electric blanket we had used to date - we're 68 & 67 years young - and we've used a few blankets in out time.  It heated up quickly, kept us warm without having to be on high (my average setting was 1 - 3 of 10).  And then, last night, for no apparent reason my wife's side quit working.  In spite of the fact that it is only 2 years old, we think so highly of it, we're going to reorder it today - this time with an extended warranty if one is offered.  Its simply too good a blanket not to give it a second chance.