When it gets brisk, we all attempt a lot of things to keep ourselves cozy in West Jefferson. Unfortunately, some of these things are actually making us colder! Fortunately, West Jefferson Plumbing and Heating, Inc. is always ready to perform your
furnace maintenance—and that will absolutely keep you comfortable.
Take a look at some of the usual legends about what will help you warm up when the temperatures lower. These things are in fact making you colder!
Drinking hot drinks will warm you up. Wrong. It may feel nice and warm to hold that warm mug, but once you drink a warm beverage, your body will work against you and switch on your natural cooling mechanisms. Ok, but alcoholic beverages can make you warmer. Wrong again. While alcohol will warm up your skin, it can actually make you colder because it can decrease your core temperature. A long, hot shower or bath will do the trick. Actually, you’re only going to feel more cold when you get out of the hot water and the water begins to evaporate off your skin in the cold air. You should always wear dark colors to absorb the sun’s heat and leave light colors for the warmer days. While it’s real that white or light clothing will reflect the sun’s rays, it may also reflect your body’s own heat in return—basically locking in your body comfort under your clothes. Most body heat escapes through your head, so I’m good with my hat. The amount of heat that emits from your head is comparable to the area of uncovered skin on your head in comparison with the rest of your body. So, protect as much skin as possible to avoid heat loss. So now you know what you could be doing wrong in trying to keep yourself warm. What you can do that will help keep you comfy is faithfully setting up your regular annual furnace maintenance appointments with West Jefferson Plumbing and Heating, Inc. in West Jefferson. Nothing keeps you warm better than a tweaked furnace. Call us today at 614-879-9091 to keep comfortable this time of year!