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 drop in York. Unfortunately, a few of those remedies are actually making us chillier. One way you can definitely warm up? Have the experts at Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning do routine furnace maintenance!

Check out some of the common myths about what will warm you up when the temperatures plumet. These things 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 escapes from your head is proportionate to the area of exposed skin in relation to the rest of your body. If more skin is out in the open, 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 warmth. However, it may also help keep in your body heat in a similar way—essentially trapping your body heat under your clothes.
A steamy shower or bath will warm you up. Unfortunately, you’re only going to feel colder when you move out of the warm water. When you’re exposed to 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 lower your core temperature. You’ll still be left feeling cold.
Making warm drinks will keep you warm. This is a classic remedy 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, after you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and start 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 better way to keep warm, schedule your routine furnace maintenance with Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning in York. There’s no easier way to stay warm in your house than a furnace that’s running efficiently. Call us today at [[phonenumber]] or schedule an appointment with us online!

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