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

November 10, 2017

We all try little tricks to keep cozy when the temperatures falls in Tomball. Though we wish they didn’t, a number of those remedies are truly making us chillier. One way you can definitely keep warm? Have the pros at Premium Air Services LLC do routine furnace maintenance!
Take a look at some of the common myths about what will keepy you cozy when the temperatures decreases. These routines are actually making you colder!
  • Most body heat vanishes through your head, a hat is all you need. Guard 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 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 warmer temperatures. It’s true that white or light clothing will reflect the sun’s light. However, it may also help keep in your body heat in a similar way—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 a bad chill when you move out of the warm water. When you’re in the 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 make your core temperature drop. 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 comforting that the nice toasty feeling you get when you’re holding a warm drink. Unfortunately, after you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and begin to cool itself.
Though it’s unfortunate, some of the classic ways we try to remain warm are making us colder. If you want an easier way to keep warm, book your routine furnace maintenance with Premium Air Services LLC in Tomball. There’s no better way to stay warm in your space than a furnace that’s running efficiently. Call us today at [[phonenumber]] or schedule an appointment with us online!