It’s no secret that it gets hot in Phoenix, Arizona. On hot days, you and everybody else you know probably head inside for the safety and comfort of good air conditioning. What some people don’t realize, however, is that the heat isn’t just dangerous for people; it’s dangerous for appliances and other items, too. Keeping certain items in hot, stuffy environments like your shed, attic, or garage can damage them, sometimes irreparably. Just like you stay in the air conditioning to keep yourself feeling healthy, keep your items in the safest climate-controlled storage Phoenix has to offer to keep them in good condition. Many different types of item are safest in cool environments. Below are three examples of items that are most susceptible to being damaged by extreme temperatures. Clothing There are a few ways your clothing and other textiles can suffer when they’re not stored in a climate-controlled unit. Climate control doesn’t just keep the heat at a reasonable temperature, it keeps the humidity level in check. In a humid environment, bacteria that causes mold and mildew can grow in textiles, potentially destroying them. Certain materials, like leather and suede, can also become dried out and damaged by exposure to extremely hot temperatures. The best way to store clothing is to have it cleaned before moving it into storage, then store it in garment bags that allow the air in the storage unit to circulate through the fabric’s fibers. This is not only true for clothing but for shoes too. Electronics are Safest in Climate-Controlled Storage Electronics contain many small components that can corrode and become damaged when they are exposed to extreme heats. To ensure that your electronics remain in working condition and you don’t lose the valuable data stored on them, keep the electronics in a cool, dry self-storage environment. A few examples of the electronics you should keep in a climate-controlled unit include: Computers and parts of computer systems; Gaming consoles; Televisions; Radios; Batteries and any items that run on batteries; and Electronic toys and hobby items. Storing Large Appliances Large appliances have electrical components that need to be stored in climate-controlled units in order to keep them running properly. If you need to store any of the following types of large appliance, protect it from damage by keeping it in a cool environment: Stoves; Refrigerators; Washers; Dryers; Dishwashers; and Discover the Safest Climate-Controlled Storage Phoenix Has Available At US Storage Centers, we offer climate-controlled storage and more. We offer all the supplies you need to store your items securely, like boxes, packing tape, and packing peanuts. We also have moving carts and drive-up access to some of our units to make moving items in and out of your unit easy. Contact our Phoenix facility today by phone or by stopping by to talk more about your storage needs with one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff members.
