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Things You are Doing to Stay Warm That are Actually Making You Colder
November 10, 2017
We all try some tricks to keep cozy when the temperatures falls in Laurel. Though we wish they didn’t, a number of those remedies are actually making us colder. One way you can definitely warm up? Have the pros at H&C Heating and Cooling do regular
furnace maintenance
!
Take a look at some of the common myths about what will help you warm up when the temperatures drop. These routines are actually making you colder!
Most body heat vanishes through your head, a hat is all that’s required
. Protect as much skin as possible to avoid heat loss. The amount of heat that vanishes 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 disappear.
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 reflect your body’s own heat back—essentially trapping your body warmth under your clothes.
A scorching shower or bath will warm you up
. Unfortunately, you’re only going to feel chillier when you move out of the warm water. When you’re out in cold air, the water will evaporate off your skin leaving you feeling frigid.
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.
Making warm drinks will keep you warm
. This is a classic treatment for when you’re feeling cold. Nothing is more reassuring that the nice toasty feeling you get when you’re holding a warm mug. Unfortunately, when you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and start to cool itself.
Sadly, some of the usual ways we try to stay warm are making us colder. If you want an easier way to keep warm, schedule your routine
furnace
maintenance with H&C Heating and Cooling in Laurel. There’s no easier way to stay warm in your home than a furnace that’s running well. Call us today at [[phonenumber]] or schedule an appointment with us online!
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