How Cool Are Climate Controlled Storage Units?

If you are planning a move and have some belongings that just can’t make the first trip, you may be considering a storage unit. Depending on your belongings, you may want to think about getting a climate controlled unit. These units are growing in popularity because they can really help maintain and preserve many assets longer than regular storage units. In this blog, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of climate controlled storage units, and then you can decide what is right for you.

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Here are some of the things you will want to know before you decide if a climate controlled storage unit is right for you:


Construction
Interestingly enough, climate controlled units take longer to make because they require more installation. The steel construction has to be stronger because it has to eliminate more of the temperature and humidity. In order to have air condition circulating through the units, there are many extra precautions that must be taken. It often takes two separate crews to construct these units. It also takes longer to build than regular storage units. This strong construction helps to ensure your belongings are safe and protected within the unit.

Temperature and Humidity
A general temperature for climate controlled storage units is that the unit should never be more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Climate controlled units should also limit the amount of humidity in the units to about 65 percent. These are general guidelines and each storage facility can be different.

When you are searching for storage facility, be sure to find out exactly what their standards on temperatures within the unit are. You also want to check about humidity because this can cause just as much damage to your belongings as extreme weather. Climate controlled storage units are built for both temperature control and control for humidity, so you shouldn’t have an issue finding out their standards for that particular facility.

If you find a facility that does not have a standard temperature and humidity control in the contract, you should look for a different facility. If any damage occurs because of extreme heat, cold or humidity, you will have proof that they were required to meet certain criteria for your unit.

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