Why Choose Climate-Controlled Storage When Protecting Your Items From the Heat

Constantly stumbling over clutter in your home or workplace can quickly become frustrating. However, many items you may put in storage could need additional protection not offered by standard self storage units. Here’s why climate-controlled storage can be highly beneficial.

Understanding how climate-controlled storage operates and how it can protect your valuable belongings can help you avoid numerous hassles and safeguard your items from damage. Let our team at Saf Keep Storage show you how storing sensitive items in self storage can help protect your items in the summer heat.

What is Climate-Controlled Storage?

First things first: what is climate-controlled storage? Climate-controlled storage units are kept within a consistent temperature range to produce stable environments year-round. These storage units are primarily helpful for preserving prized possessions.

Why Should I Rent Climate-Controlled Storage?

The next question is why you should rent a climate-controlled storage unit. The main reason is that climate-controlled storage units provide additional protection against otherwise unavailable elements. After all, heat and humidity can cause wear and tear to items made of metal, paper, fabric, and more when not in an area with consistent temperatures. The best climate-controlled storage provides your belongings with just the protection you need.

What Items Should Be Kept in Climate-Controlled Storage?

Items that benefit most from our climate-controlled storage are those sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity. Among the many everyday household items that benefit from our climate-controlled storage include, but are not limited to:

• Electronics
• Collectibles and memorabilia
• Musical instruments
• Artwork
• Photographs 
• Upholstered furniture
• Important documents 
• Books

The Benefits of Climate-Controlled Storage

If you’re still wondering whether climate-controlled storage is your best option, let us share the benefits you can expect when renting one of these unique storage units. After all, climate-controlled storage offers many advantages. Here are four of the most prominent:

1. Protect Items From Extreme Temperatures

In many parts of the country, including Hawaii and California, rampant heat throughout the summer can pose a significant threat to your beloved belongings. Climate-controlled storage protects your items against extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Climate-controlled storage is not exclusively beneficial for the summer heat but also provides quality protection against the winter cold.

2. Improved Air Quality

Although not considered regularly, air quality can be a great factor in preserving your belongings. Climate-controlled storage can help by providing top-tier air quality through reduced moisture and humidity. This is particularly helpful if you plan to store plenty of electronics or paper-based goods such as books.

3. Extra Barrier Against Dust, Debris, and Pests

Often located indoors, climate-controlled storage provides protection against dust and pests through proper circulation and insulated walls, floors, and roofs. Instead of leaving your items vulnerable to a pest’s appetite, you can add an added barrier to keep any creepy crawlers out. Additionally, proper circulation keeps dust to a minimum and helps keep your sensitive belongings in tip-top condition.

4. Added Peace of Mind

However, one of the most appreciated benefits of climate-controlled storage is your peace of mind. Knowing that your belongings are in a suitable storage place can help calm the nerves.

How To Choose the Right Climate-Controlled Storage Unit

With the wide range of benefits that come with climate-controlled storage, it’s understandable to become eager to rent a unit. However, various factors must be considered in order to choose the right storage unit for your needs.

Here are some of the most essential items to have in mind when selecting your climate-controlled storage unit:

• Size. Make sure you pick the right size storage unit to fit your items without leaving a ton of space open and spared.
• Purpose. Determine what items you plan to store in your climate-controlled storage unit. Will these items be from the office or your home?
• Organization. Ensure you have a sound organizational system for your belongings, such as labeled boxes and dedicated areas for groups of items within your unit.
• Location. Choose a storage facility that is convenient and close to your home or business.

Additional Climate-Controlled Storage Tips

To best your odds at protecting your belongings against weather-based wear and tear, there are some preventive measures you can take before you move into your climate-controlled storage unit. First, thoroughly clean each item beforehand. Place each item inside a sturdy and labeled container or inside a designated covering if possible. If needed, packing and moving supplies are sold at our storage facilities for you to use. 

Rent Premier Climate-Controlled Storage at Saf Keep Self Storage

We offer climate-controlled storage units at Saf Keep Storage and other managed locations.. Choose between various small, medium, and large storage units with extensive amenities.

California

• Saf Keep Storage (Milpitas)
• SOMA Self Storage (San Francisco)

Hawaii

• Power Self Storage (Kona)