About The Electric Blanket InstituteThe Electric Blanket Institute was founded by professionals who are passionate about the benefits of heated bedding. The primary author of the Consumer Guide to Electric Bedding found at www.electricblanketinstitute.com is Richard Zimmerer. Until his retirement, Zimmerer was a Product Manager for electric blankets, electric mattress pads, and related items. His background includes responsible Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance positions in both the textile and the appliance industries (General Electric, Litton Industries, Amana Kitchen Appliances, Hanes Underwear and Champion Sportswear). He holds several electric bedding patents and for over 10 years was intimately involved in the design, safety, manufacturing and marketing of these products. To his dismay and frustration, Zimmerer noticed that much of the heated bedding information available to consumers contained errors, sometimes serious ones, because the writers apparently gathered their "facts" from out-of-date or non-expert sources. Upon retirement, having the knowledge and the time to explain these products accurately, he headed up writing the Guide. The website pages aim to explain almost anything a researcher would like to know about electric blankets or electric mattress pads. For answers to questions about specific products, you should write or phone the particular manufacturer listed in Contacts. However for general information not addressed here, you may contact Rick Lewis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone the Institute at 888-365-1980. Correspondence may be sent to EBI, 55 Salem Ave. Suite B, Asheville, NC 28804-3337.
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