Climate-controlled storage keeps a unit’s indoor temperature between 55° and 85° F and maintains a humidity level of 55%. As a comparison, the average air conditioned home stays between 35%-45% humidity. Think of climate control as an air-conditioner, humidifier, and dehumidifier combination to sustain the proper temperature and humidity levels for specific types of items.
You may be storing in an area that has extreme heat and humidity during the summer, extreme cold during the winter or, you may be subject to combinations of these conditions throughout the year. Under these circumstances, climate-controlled storage might be a necessity for certain items.
Now that you know what it is, let’s determine whether this is a good solution for you.
Here's what you should consider
Consider the conditions where your belongings will be stored. If temperatures at the facility drop below 32°F or climb above 90°F, sensitive items may be at risk. High humidity is another concern as it can lead to moisture damage, mold, or warping over time.
Items with sentimental or significant monetary value deserve extra protection. The same is true if you plan to store them for an extended period or aren’t sure how long they’ll stay in regular personal storage or a vehicle storage situation. Regular visits to your unit may also call for a more comfortable environment, especially if you're retrieving items often.
If several of these points apply to your situation, a climate-controlled unit is likely the best choice. It helps preserve what matters most by providing consistent temperature and humidity levels year-round.
Still have questions about climate-controlled storage? Stop by and speak with our friendly, knowledgeable team. We're always happy to help you make the right choice.
What do I own that should be stored in a climate-controlled unit?
Below are many general items that are better protected with a climate-controlled storage unit.
- Artwork and Craft Supplies
- Business Documents and Inventory
- Coin Collections
- Electronics
- Household Appliances
- Leather Furniture
- Metals
- Musical Instruments
- Photographs
- Stamp and Comic Book Collections
- Wine
- Wood and Antique Furniture
- Vinyl Records
Where You Should Consider Getting a Climate Controlled Storage Unit
Climate control makes the most sense in the places where the air stays heavy for most of the year. That covers nearly all of our Texas footprint, starting in San Antonio and running out through Balcones Heights, Schertz, Converse, Universal City, Bulverde, New Braunfels, and San Marcos. It also covers Orlando, where we have a south orlando storage unit facility, and another eastern Orlando self storage facility available for customers.
But those places don't hold the market on humidity. The New Orleans area in Kenner and Harahan and Little Rock can also get very muggy, and require climate controlled units for belongings. . Humidity is the part most people underestimate. It lifts veneer off furniture, sticks photographs together, spots leather with mildew, and leaves a smell in fabric that never fully washes out. A climate controlled unit holds the air inside at a steady level, so your belongings are not cycling between damp and dry every time the weather turns.
The dry markets call for one too, just for a different reason. In Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Alamogordo, and Fredericksburg out in the Hill Country, the issue is sustained heat rather than moisture. Long stretches of high temperatures soften candles and vinyl, dry out leather and wood glue, fade artwork and photo prints, and shorten the life of electronics and batteries. So the question is less about which city you are in and more about what you plan to put inside. If you are storing a bedroom set, a television, a guitar, business records, or anything you expect to use again rather than simply move out of the house, pick a location that offers climate control. Every facility below has it, and our team can walk you through the sizes available before you reserve.