When it gets brisk, we all attempt a lot of things to keep ourselves comfortable in Newton. Unfortunately, some of these things are in fact making us colder! Fortunately, Brookwood Inc is always here to check on your
furnace maintenance—and that will definitely keep you comfortable.
Here are some of the usual fables about what will help you warm up when the temperatures lower. These things are really making you colder!
Drinking hot drinks will warm you up. Wrong. It may feel nice and cozy to clutch that warm mug, but once you consume a hot beverage, your body will work against you and start 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 chillier because it can reduce your core temperature. A long, hot shower or bath will do the trick. In reality, you’re only going to feel more cold when you get out of the hot water and the water starts 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 valid that white or light clothing will reflect the sun’s rays, it may also reflect your body’s own heat in exchange—essentially blocking your body warmth under your clothes. Most body heat escapes through your head, so I’m good with my hat. The sum of heat that escapes from your head is proportionate to the area of uncovered skin on your head compared 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 improperly in trying to keep yourself toasty. What you can do that will help keep you comfortable is loyally scheduling your regular annual furnace maintenance appointments with Brookwood Inc in Newton. Nothing keeps you warm better than a perfected furnace. Call us today at 641-316-9803 to keep cozy this time of year!