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What is Temperature Controlled Storage?
Temperature control at a self storage facility means that specific storage units are temperature-controlled to stay within a temperature range to protect sensitive belongings from extreme heat or cold.
Types of Temperature Controlled Storage
Air-Cooled Storage
Utilized in states where extreme heat is prominent throughout the year, air-cooled storage. It’s a highly-effective way to keep storage units at a safe temperature for your belongings, but it might not be the right option if you’re storing items that are sensitive to humidity.
The Benefits of Temperature Control
Protection from External Weather Conditions
Whether it’s 100-degree heat or below-freezing cold, extreme temperature changes can severely damage sensitive items kept in a non-regulated environment. With storage that’s Temperature-controlled, your items are better protected from these extreme conditions.
Personal Comfort & Peace of Mind
A Temperature-controlled unit doesn’t just provide a protective environment for your belongings. It also makes visiting your storage unit on hot and cold days more comfortable. In addition, because most storage units with Temperature control are located inside a storage facility (rather than accessible outdoors), there’s another layer of privacy and safety for you and your stored items.
How to Prepare Your Items For Temperature Control
Figure Out What Items You’ll Be Storing
Developing a plan for how you’ll store your sensitive items will make getting them into a self storage unit much easier. Start by making a list of what items you will be putting away. Be sure to categorize the items into groups so you can store similar items together. Don’t forget to measure everything! There’s only so much room in your storage unit, so you want to make sure you’re utilizing your space effectively.
Pack Items with Intention
Once you know what will go were, it’s time to pack! Keep like items together and pack them with as little wiggle room as possible to minimize damage while moving. Be sure to use bubble wrap or newspaper to provide your delicate belongings with a protective layer that prevents dust from collecting or scratches from other items in the box or container. Also, if any items come apart or have little pieces like nuts and bolts, place those in a small baggie that you can attach to the item or within the same storage container.
Start Organizing the Items
Before you move items to storage, you need the right materials to keep everything organized. Get packing materials like boxes and containers, as well as bubble wrap, newspaper, and blankets to protect the items you place in storage containers. Storage USA LV even offers packing and moving supplies.
One storage organization tip we highly recommend is to label each box or container to save yourself some time whenever you visit your storage unit to find specific items. In addition, it’s a good idea to create a diagram of your storage unit to get a better sense of where certain items will go. Check out our size guide for an idea of how to visualize and organize your items within your unit.
Move Items to Temperature-Controlled Storage
Before heading to the self storage facility, double-check with the facility manager what the gate hours are and if there are any restrictions on what can be stored. If everything is ready to go, take the diagram of your storage unit and begin putting things away. Raise furniture or place it up against a wall and get important items off of the floor so they don’t get damaged by unforeseen circumstances.