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

November 10, 2017

We all try small tricks to keep warm when the temperatures falls in Bend. Sadly, a number of those remedies are actually making us chillier. One way you can definitely stay cozy? Have the team at Tri County Climate Control LLC do annual furnace maintenance!

Read up on some of the common myths about what will keepy you cozy when the temperatures drop. These habits are actually making you colder!

Most body heat vanishes through your head, a hat is all you need. Cover 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 warmer season. It’s true that white or light clothing will reflect the sun’s light. However, it may also reflect your body’s own heat back—essentially trapping your body’s temperature under your clothes.
A steamy shower or bath will warm you up. Unfortunately, you’re only going to feel a bad chill when you leave the warm water. When you’re out in 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.
Drinking warm drinks will keep you warm. This is a classic treatment 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, once you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and try to cool itself.

Though it’s unfortunate, some of the typical ways we try to keep warm are making us colder. If you want a simplier way to keep warm, book your routine furnace maintenance with Tri County Climate Control LLC in Bend. There’s no better 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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