{"id":5530,"date":"2012-11-30T11:15:37","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T18:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=5530"},"modified":"2024-08-13T15:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T22:00:54","slug":"do-you-need-climate-controlled-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/30\/do-you-need-climate-controlled-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need Climate Controlled Storage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-58180 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/HST-6150CA343_3-9_18_Storage_Center_0355.jpg\" alt=\"climate controlled storage\" width=\"402\" height=\"301\" \/>Climate controlled storage is a special type of storage that allows you to maintain the temperature inside your self-storage unit at a constant temperature, usually between 65-85 degrees.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Climate controlled storage from uhaul.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Storage\/Climate-Controlled-Storage\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20121130-diycardboardcrafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Climate controlled storage<\/a> is a great way to protect your furniture and belongings from harsh temperatures like extreme heat or cold, humidity, and pests.<\/p>\n<p>Although you may not realize it, many everyday items that will be stored in your unit are susceptible to damage from extreme temperatures and humidity. You can preserve the items and keep them in great condition with climate controlled storage.<\/p>\n<p>While <a title=\"Climate controlled storage from uhaul.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Storage\/Climate-Controlled-Storage\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20121130-diycardboardcrafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">climate controlled storage<\/a> would be great for all stored items, how do you decide whether or not you <em>really<\/em> need it? Here is a list of items that will benefit from climate controlled storage:<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 50%;\">Antiques<br \/>\nCosmetics &amp; Toiletries<br \/>\nArt &amp; Collectibles<br \/>\nGoods and Furniture made of:<br \/>\n\u2022 Leather<br \/>\n\u2022 Wood<br \/>\n\u2022 Metal<br \/>\n\u2022 or, Containing Fabric\/ Upholstery<\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 50%;\">Important Paperwork<br \/>\nElectronics (e.g.: TVs, Stereos, and Computers)<br \/>\nMedia (e.g.: CD\u2019s, DVD\u2019s, and Cassette Tapes)<br \/>\nCandles<br \/>\nPhotographs and Film<br \/>\nMedications\/ Medical Supplies<br \/>\nWicker<br \/>\nBicycles<br \/>\nMusical Instruments<\/div>\n<p>Some other questions to ask yourself before deciding whether or not you need climate controlled storage are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>What is the time frame for storing your items?<\/em> If they will be stored for 1 year or more, they will be exposed to all four seasons, then climate controlled storage should be considered.<\/li>\n<li><em>What is the climate in your area?<\/em> If you are exposed to extreme temperatures in your geographic location such as cold winters in northern states, or humidity in southern states, then climate controlled storage should be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"climate controlled storage\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/03\/28\/do-you-need-storage-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do You Need Storage Protection?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"climate controlled storage\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/03\/15\/5-things-to-look-for-in-your-next-self-storage-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Things to Look For in Your Next Self Storage Unit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"climate controlled storage\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/01\/24\/how-to-pack-a-self-storage-unit\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20130124-howtopacka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Pack a Self Storage Unit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"climate controlled storage\" href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/07\/26\/choosing-the-right-storage-unit\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20190705-choosingtherightstorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing the Right Storage Unit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate controlled storage is a special type of storage that allows you to maintain the temperature inside your self-storage unit at a constant temperature, usually between 65-85 degrees. Climate controlled storage is a great way to protect your furniture and belongings from harsh temperatures like extreme heat or cold, humidity, and pests. 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