Whether you are getting ready to move or just need to free up some room in your current home, knowing how to store your appliances in Phoenix storage units is important. Not only does proper storage help to free up more space and keep things organized, but the failure to store items correctly could result in damage or early deterioration. Here are some tips for storing appliances in a personal storage unit offered by US Storage Centers in Phoenix. Use Original Boxes for Smaller Items If you are going to be storing smaller items, such as blenders or coffee makers, the best thing that you can do is to use the original box that the appliance came in. Don’t have the original box? No problem. Consider using a larger box and fill the surrounding space with packing materials, such as bubble wrap or packing peanuts. Follow Appliance Instructions for Storage Some appliances have specific instructions for storage, especially when it comes to storing items in warm places such as an outdoor Phoenix storage unit. Instructions may include something like removing batteries or making sure all liquids are removed. If your appliance has any specific rules for storage, be sure to adhere to them. Luckily, you can take comfort in knowing that at the very least, your appliances will be stored in a facility that is climate controlled and protected from the harsh light of the sun. Clean Everything First Before you put anything in storage, especially appliances, it is best to give them a good scrub. Storing appliances with any food or other particles on them can damage their surface, and makes for an unpleasant mess to clean up later. What’s more, storing appliances with food could attract rodents and other pests, too. Wrap the Big Things Are you storing any larger appliances, such as a freezer or refrigerator? If so, make sure that any large appliances are fully wrapped. Fully wrapping appliances is smart for two reasons. First, it prevents the appliance’s door or other parts from swinging open and causing damage or an injury. Second, it helps to protect the item from harm if it is dropped or something falls against it. Wrapping appliances in this way will preserve the integrity of your appliances. Be Careful with Stacking To stack effectively, put the heaviest items for storage on the bottom of the pile and never put boxes with any easily-breakable appliances underneath other items. Further more, be sure to be careful about stacking. Stacking is a great space-saving solution, but it can also damage items if it isn’t done property and can lead to a toppling of boxes. Know How Much Room You’ll Need Before you start to move your appliances into storage, make sure you fully understand how much much room you’ll need. At US Storage Centers’ Phoenix location, we have multiple unit sizes to choose from. Come Check Us Out Today! Are you in need of a personal storage unit to store appliances and other items? If so, we provide the ideal self storage solutions! To learn more about why we’re the best storage option in Phoenix and how to reserve your unit today, come visit us in person or call us. You can also reserve your unit online. We can’t wait to see you! US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
