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

November 10, 2017

We all try little tricks to keep warm when the temperatures drop in Mobile. Sadly, a number of those remedies are really making us colder. One way you can definitely stay cozy? Have the team at Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc do regular 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. Protect as much skin as possible to avoid heat loss. The amount of heat that disappears from your head is proportionate to the area of exposed skin in relation to the rest of your body. If more skin is uncovered, 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 light. However, it may also help you keep your body heat by reflecting it back—essentially trapping your body heat under your clothes.
A scorching shower or bath will warm you up. Unfortunately, you’re only going to feel chillier when you leave 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 make your temperature drop. You’ll still be left feeling cold.
Having 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 drink. Unfortunately, once you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and start to cool itself.

Sadly, some of the typical 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 Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc in Mobile. There’s no simplier way to stay warm in your house than a furnace that’s running in peak condition. Call us today at [[phonenumber]] or schedule an appointment with us online!

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