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

November 10, 2017

We all try little tricks to keep comfortable when the temperatures falls in Portland. Sadly, a few of those remedies are truly making us frigid. One way you can definitely keep warm? Have the experts at Three Rivers Heating & Cooling do regular furnace maintenance!

Read up on some of the common myths about what will help you warm up when the temperatures plumet. These habits are actually making you colder!

Most body heat escapes through your head, a hat is all you need. Protect 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 uncovered, more heat will escape.
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 rays. However, it may also help you keep your body heat by reflecting it back—essentially trapping your body heat under your clothes.
A scorching 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 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 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, once you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and try to cool itself.

Sadly, some of the typical ways we try to stay warm are making us colder. If you want a simplier way to keep warm, schedule your routine furnace maintenance with Three Rivers Heating & Cooling in Portland. 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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