When you’re shopping around for self-storage in Tempe, Arizona, you will want to be sure to choose a climate-controlled unit. Depending on what you are storing if you live in other parts of the country, climate-control isn’t always necessary, but in Tempe, where summer days routinely break three digits, not keeping your items in a climate-controlled unit could potentially damage your valuable belongings. The following are some of the scenarios we have seen at US Storage Centers why it is best to consider the climate controlled-storage in Tempe which we offer. When It’s Too Hot, Items Get Damaged Many different types of items are sensitive to extreme heat. These include: Wooden items; Items with mechanical parts; Electronics; Paper items; Textiles; Photographs; and Fine art. How heat damages an item depends on the item. Wood expands and contracts, causing it to warp when it is exposed to extreme heat. Paper disintegrates when it is left in extreme temperatures. When it’s your birth certificate, social security card, marriage certificate, or any other sentimental or critical legal document, you need to protect it from harm by storing it properly in a cool, dark place. Climate Controlled Storage Also Cuts Humidity With climate control also comes humidity control. Excessive humidity can be as dangerous for your items as extreme heat or extreme cold. The same items that are sensitive to extreme heat and extreme cold can also be damaged by exposure to extreme humidity and changes in the room’s moisture level. These include: Vinyl records. As the record itself warps with the temperature fluctuations, its paper cover can also become damaged by humidity; Mildew grows in moist settings. Protect your clothing from mold and mildew damage by keeping it in a low-humidity atmosphere; Cloth furniture and other textiles. Like clothing, textiles stored in humid environments can fall prey to mold-causing bacteria; and Metal furniture and other items. Although metal can seem indestructible, it can weaken and corrode when it is exposed to high humidity levels. Deterring Other Dangers Investing in climate-controlled storage can also prevent damage in other ways. Insects and bugs such as spiders, moths, cockroaches, and earwigs often make their way to clothing items or boxes with tight spaces when boxed belongings remain in garages, attics, or basements. Even in regular storage, these little critters often find a way to get into your belongings, often eating through clothes and potentially laying eggs in your boxes. Similarly, rodents such as mice or other pests can make their homes in your belongings when they aren’t stored in climate control. Our climate-controlled facility at US Storage Centers is completely enclosed, meaning the potential for bugs and rodents is greatly decreased. The cooler temperatures also dissuade bugs and pests from making their homes or nests in your valuables. Contact Us for the Most Affordable Climate Controlled Storage Tempe Has Available Contact our team at US Storage Centers today to learn more about climate controlled storage and everything we offer alongside it to our tenants. If you have questions about why you would need climate controlled storage, the ideal temperature for your self-storage unit, or anything else related to our company or self-storage in general, feel free to ask. Our friendly staff is here to help you educate yourself about self-storage and rent the ideal unit for your storage needs.
