Things You are Doing to Stay Warm That are Actually Making You Colder

November 10, 2017

We all try small tricks to keep cozy when the temperatures drop in Temple/Belton. Though we wish they didn’t, a number of those remedies are truly making us frigid. One way you can definitely stay cozy? Have the team at Bell Air Conditioning Inc do routine furnace maintenance!

Check out some of the common myths about what will warm you up when the temperatures drop. These things are actually making you colder!

Most body heat escapes through your head, a hat is all you have to have. Cover as much skin as possible to avoid heat loss. The amount of heat that escapes from your head is proportionate to the area of exposed skin in relation to the rest of your body. If more skin is exposed, more heat will be lost.
Dark clothes absorb the heat from the sun. Light colors reflect light and should only be worn during the spring and summer. It’s true that white or light clothing will reflect the sun’s rays. However, it may also help you keep your body heat by reflecting it back—essentially trapping your body heat under your clothes.
A steamy shower or bath will warm you up. Unfortunately, you’re only going to feel chillier when you get out of the warm water. When you’re in the cold air, the water will evaporate off your skin leaving you feeling a chill.
Alcoholic beverages can warm you up. Alcohol can warm up your skin, but it can also lower your core temperature. You’ll still be left feeling cold.
Drinking warm drinks will keep you warm. This is a classic cure for when you’re feeling cold. Nothing is more comforting that the nice toasty feeling you get when you’re holding a warm mug. Unfortunately, after you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and try to cool itself.

Unfortunately, some of the classic ways we try to keep warm are making us colder. If you want an easier way to keep warm, schedule your routine furnace maintenance with Bell Air Conditioning Inc in Temple/Belton. There’s no better way to stay warm in your house than a furnace that’s running well. Call us today at [[phonenumber]] or schedule an appointment with us online!

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