6 Genius Tricks to Stay Warm When Your Furnace is Down
Unexpected things can happen—just like your furnace that malfunctions in the middle of the winter. We know it’s horrible, that’s why you should always have a back-up plan in case your furnace surprisingly goes down when you need it most.
Let us share with you these clever tricks to help you get through the cold months with a broken furnace.
Dress Your Windows With Warmer Curtains
In the winter, you don’t like wearing a sleeveless or tank top, and your windows don’t like it either. If your windows are wearing thin curtains, be sure to replace them with heavier wool or insulating or thermal curtains. Your curtains can work miracles for your comfort. Try it!
Wear a Cold-Resistant Hat
Your gloves and scarf shouldn’t be enough to warm you up. Studies say that you can lose up to 50% of your body heat with your head uncovered. Don’t forget that your head also needs covering, so wear a hat.
Take a Sip of Your Favorite Hot Drink
When you’re cold, just get a cup of your favorite hot drink. You can have either tea or coffee—whichever you prefer. Then, you can sit comfortably on the couch, read a good novel, or watch a TV show while enjoying your drink.
Bake! Bake! Bake!
Why not? Winter is one of the best times to indulge in sweets like cookies and cakes. While you enjoy baking, you can take advantage of your oven’s heat to warm your kitchen. Keep it open until the oven is cool.
Move and Exercise!
If you can’t rely on your furnace to keep you warm, then break a leg—move! When you exercise, your body burns more calories that can raise your temperature. Try jumping jacks or do some house chores. Get yourself to work out, and you’ll be glad you did.
Do a Hot Water Therapy
Want to stay warm while you sleep? Try this trick—fill up a bottle with hot water and put it under your bed sheet. Eventually, the heat will cover the whole area of your bed. Now, you can snuggle up underneath your sheets all night.
Stay toasty and warm this winter even without a furnace. Take note of these handy tricks from R-10 Services when your heating system suddenly breaks down. If you need help with repair, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
