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

November 10, 2017

We all try some tricks to keep warm when the temperatures drop in Erie. Though we wish they didn’t, a few of those remedies are truly making us frigid. One way you can definitely keep warm? Have the team at Patterson & Stirling Inc do annual 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 escapes through your head, a hat is all you need. Cover 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 uncovered, more heat will be lost.
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 chillier when you get 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 cure 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 start to cool itself.

Though it’s unfortunate, some of the usual ways we try to stay warm are making us colder. If you want an easier way to keep warm, set up your routine furnace maintenance with Patterson & Stirling Inc in Erie. 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!

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