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 plummet in Norco and St. Charles Parish. Though we wish they didn’t, a number of those remedies are actually making us chillier. One way you can definitely warm up? Have the experts at Mayeuxs AC & Heating do regular furnace maintenance!

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

Most body heat disappears through your head, a hat is all you need. Guard 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 disappear.
Dark clothes absorb the heat from the sun. Light colors reflect light and should only be worn during warmer temperatures. 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’s temperature under your clothes.
A hot 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 chilly.
Alcoholic beverages can warm you up. Alcohol can warm up your skin, but it can also make your core temperature drop. You’ll still be left feeling cold.
Making 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 cup of tea or coffee. Unfortunately, once you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and start to cool itself.

Unfortunately, some of the typical ways we try to stay warm are making us colder. If you want a simplier way to keep warm, set up your routine furnace maintenance with Mayeuxs AC & Heating in Norco and St. Charles Parish. There’s no simplier 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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