Does this heating pad have ANY rigidity? I own a couple of Sunbeams that have NONE. Once they are warm, they soften and lose their shape!
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I have had no problem with it losing shape & have laid on it, slept on it, used it in a chair
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My wife has never complained about it losing its shape. It is not totally rigid to begin with, but it does maintain the shape that it is in when you heat it. The heat has no affect on the rigidity of the pad at all. It is one of the better pads that I have bought for my wife, she really likes it.
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The heating pad itself is covered in flexible plastic. But there is a washable soft cloth cover over that as well as a slim foam pad over one side.
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I don't know. My first was wonderful but developed a silver dollar size hole after two weeks. I did everything exactly as told so was shocked. I ordered new. Wanted to return first one but got sick and didn't. I would like it at the moment but too much pain to get it.I ordered a heated mattress pad and used it with great results instead. Mattress pad was Sunbeam about $40, twin, through Amazon and worth every cent. Never needed above low.sorry, long reply yet without clear answer for you. Good luck!
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It doesn't get hot like a heating pad you may have for yourself. It doesn't really seem warm at all when you feel with your hand, but if you leave your hand there a few minutes, you can feel the heat easily. My cat loves it! I also ordered another one for my 3 lb. maltese...she loves it as well. This winter was the first time I'd ever seen her stretch out and sleep, she was always curled up with her nose tucked. It's clearly doing the job and we love it. My cat sleeps on the top when it gets too warm for her, my dog just stretches out the floor.
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I got mine last fall and have never had any trouble with it. It is a wonderful heating pad.
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I have not had a problem with any of the 4 heated mattress pads I bought. I've washed them each several times & left mine on my bed even all summer. Send it back. You'll love it when u get one that works
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Not to warm in summer (AC is on) and do use heat pad in winter. Think some heat is absorbed by pad thickness though. Pad makes fitted sheets very tight, worse as they shrink. My pad has been on since I got it, use once a week. No issues with it, sheds a little when new.
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May 27, 2014 Ms. LeeJai Cook, Roaring Springs TEXAS USA.Yes, the heating pad is fully flexible at room temperature.Best wishes.
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Mine will expand and contract when heating and cooling off but I wouldn't say "Warp" I've never gotten them above 475, though and most likely won't. I've had mine for a while now without any change in appearance or shape. I'm curious. They are pretty heave gauge. What temps are they using them at, I wonder.
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No, only 2 months here, but it seems pretty rigid and not stretching when laying in the sun on my car dashboard...
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me too. Have never needed it for heat, but I have noticed that it does not seem to get warmer than any other part of it.
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I do not remember. It stopped working only a few months after purchase. I've had a Sunbeam heating pad for 2 yrs now & def recommend it over the Conair.
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This has a very plush pad, but I cannot recommend it because it melted in the dryer the first time that we washed it. We were very careful and used the lowest heat setting, so unless you plan to air dry it, I would probably try the other choice.
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Ours doesn't. Not at all. Our Sunbeam heating pads, however, had multiple power supply failures after a week or two. This Paraheat pad works well.BTW, you should avoid falling asleep on a heating pad that doesn't have an automatic off mode just to make sure you don't get scorched. Mark
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I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking... » Read More I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) « Show Less
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Seems great to me. This is the best heating pad i have ever had. It has lasted through several years of almost daily use! I had a very expensive one the died on me twice in a row in a few months. The cords are stiff on cheaper models. Not this one.
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Not due to heater, but I have to say that the material made me hot. I put it on the bed this year without plugging it in because the plushness of the pad feels so nice, but I woke up with whatever side was making contact with the bed all sweaty. This happened every night for a week before I took it off and then I didn't sweat anymore. It is really plush and nice, but I guess it doesn't breathe very well. Everyone is different though, and this is just my experience. It might be fine for you.