What Do You Need Climate-Controlled Storage For?

When searching for the best self-storage unit for your needs, you’ll likely see companies offer regular and climate-controlled units. Climate-controlled units are typically more expensive than regular ones, so renting a regular unit can be tempting to save a few bucks. But before you rent a regular unit, consider the advantages of a climate-controlled one.

What Is Climate-Controlled Self-Storage?

Climate-controlled units come in the same sizes as regular units, with similar doors and lock systems. However, these units are not affected by temperature and humidity fluctuations. They maintain a consistent temperature between 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit and ideal humidity levels.

Storing various items in a self-storage unit for years can take a toll on your possessions. This is even more true when they endure temperature and humidity fluctuations! There’s no point in renting a self-storage unit if your possessions will be damaged. This is where climate-controlled self-storage comes in!

Climate-controlled self-storage keeps your possessions safe and ready to be used when you need them! It’s well worth any extra money to have pristine possessions.

What Items Need to Be in Climate-Controlled Storage?

Most materials are subject to damage from temperature and humidity fluctuations. Wood expands and shrinks, leather splits, metal rusts, paint chips, and fabrics disintegrate. Even items like paper files are damaged by humidity!

When you think about what your possessions are made of, most of them have at least some element of wood, leather, metal, paint, or fabric! For this reason, most possessions are safest in self-storage when they are in a climate-controlled unit.

Here’s a basic list of valuables that need a climate-controlled unit:

• Furniture: These are made from wood, metal, leather, wicker, or upholstery
• Electronics and Media: These are potentially damaged by humidity and temperature, especially older or antique units
• Artwork: Canvas, wood, and paint, are all damaged by humidity and temperature
• Clothing: Clothing can develop mold or mildew, and are also easily targeted by moths and mites.
• Paper Files and Documents: Paper and ink can warp and fade when humidity isn’t controlled
• Photographs: In uncontrolled humidity, photographs can stick together and be unusable. This is heartbreaking, as many memories are lost in a sticky glob.
• Musical Instruments: Constant expansion and contraction from humidity and temperature changes can permanently damage musical instruments.
• Antiques and Collectibles: There’s no replacing your antiques! Antiques can become even more fragile after enduring extreme temperature changes. Climate control best preserves your antiques.
• Household Appliances: Appliances can’t take extreme heat, as heat can warp or melt plastic washers, hoses, or other parts.

Other Reasons to Rent a Climate-Controlled Unit

In case you need other reasons to choose a climate-controlled unit over a regular one, here are a few more:

• High Temperature or Humidity Area: If you live in an area that has extreme weather conditions, a climate-controlled unit is a must!
• Storing Items for the Long-Term: If you’re leaving your unit untouched for a long time, you won’t know if your valuables are degrading or not. A climate-controlled unit gives you peace of mind.
• Irreplaceable Items: There’s no second chance when caring for antiques or irreplaceable items. If they get broken, there’s little you can do.

Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Units at Peavler Moving & Storage

Peavler Moving & Storage offers five different sizes for climate-controlled self-storage units:

• 5×10
• 10×10
• 10×15
• 10×20
• 10×30

You can rest assured that no matter what you’re storing, you’ll find your items in ideal condition with our climate-controlled units! Ready to get started? Contact us today!