Anything you put in a storage unit will fare better in climate-controlled storage. However, climate control isn't always essential. Things like garden tools and sports equipment will probably do fine in a regular storage unit. When you store household goods, decor, or clothing, you should consider getting a climate-controlled storage unit. Here's why.

Electronics May Require Temperature Control

Look in your user manuals for the recommended storage temperature range for your television, computers, and appliances with electronic features. You may find they need to be in a controlled temperature range. Freezing temperatures and excess heat may damage the electronic parts. If you need climate control for part of your belongings, you may as well put everything in the same unit.

Clothing And Documents Need Lower Humidity

Clothing and documents can draw dampness when the humidity is high. This leads to mildew and damage to fibers. While strict humidity control may not be necessary, the humidity range in a climate-controlled storage unit is usually ideal for clothes, documents, furniture, and other belongings.

When deciding if you need climate control, consider the season and how long your things will be in storage. If you're renting a unit for a month in the spring or fall, temperature and humidity control may not be needed. In the summer and winter, temperature and humidity can be extreme, so you'll probably want climate control during those seasons of the year.

Wood Furniture Needs A Stable Climate

Wood reacts to swings in humidity and temperature by contracting and expanding. If wood furniture isn't kept in a climate-controlled storage unit, it might warp or crack when there are swings in the climate.

A lot depends on your local climate too. If temperatures and humidity stay fairly constant, the effects on wood furniture wouldn't be as extreme as if your area sees a change in humidity and temperature between night and day.

Putting all of your belongings in a climate-controlled storage unit won't hurt any of them, and the environment will offer protection for the things that need it. As an added benefit, your things may have better security and fewer problems with pests since climate-controlled storage is usually in a big building as opposed to an outdoor storage shed.

Talk to the facility representative if you can't make up your mind. Tell them what you plan to store and for how long. They can give you advice based on the local climate. They deal with storage problems every day, so they'll know what's best and can offer advice you may want to consider before you make your decision.