Free electric blanket testing

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is offering free electric blanket testing sessions this autumn. 

 

Last year 37% of the blankets tested were found to be defective. Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home. 

 

Testing is recommended for blankets more than two years old. Blankets over 10 years old should be replaced. 

You can book an appointment to have your blanket tested by calling 0345 872 9719. Please note that appointments will only become available on the second day after the first day has been fully booked.

 

If your blanket is found to be faulty, a limited number of replacement blankets will be available thanks to our partnership with SGN. These will be given free of charge to vulnerable residents who receive certain benefits, while stocks last.

 

The sessions will also be attended by nurses from the Prevention Assessment Team and the Sussex Fraud Team who will be on hand to offer advice and support.