The type of items you intend to keep in self-storage will not only determine the size of the unit you need but the features you need in a unit. Many different types of objects are sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and humidity level, which makes it necessary for individuals storing these items to keep them in the best climate-controlled storage Tempe has to offer. Below are six kinds of item that absolutely need to be kept in climate-controlled storage. Otherwise, you could come back to your unit later and find that your items are destroyed. Humidity control comes with climate control and often, it is just as important to your items’ integrity. Electronics The metal parts inside electronics expand and contract with temperature fluctuations. The electronic components within computers, gaming systems, tablets, and smartphones can also become warped from the heat and suffer damage, potentially rendering them unable to function. Wooden and Leather Furniture Like electronic components, wood expands and contracts with the head as well. When this happens, wooden furniture can become loose and potentially lose its integrity. Leather that is exposed to heat can become discolored, dried out, and warped, which cannot be repaired. Photographs Photographs should be kept in albums, then stored in cool, dark places to avoid damage. When photographs are piled in boxes and exposed to the heat, the images can crack and come apart from their backing. Musical Instruments If your musical instrument is made of wood, like an acoustic guitar or a violin, it will expand and contract with temperature changes. Metal instruments can be affected by changes in the temperature as well, with lubricants in instruments like saxophones becoming dried out. Your Media Collection Although much of our media is “on the cloud” today, if you’ve amassed an impressive collection of records, tapes, CDs, or DVDs, you probably want to keep it in good condition. If it’s in self-storage, it needs to be in a climate-controlled unit to prevent the heat damage issues that can befall many types of object, like warping and degradation of the files contained on these media objects. Paper Items Like wood, leather, and photographs, paper can warp in the heat. It can also become discolored, and, if left in undesirable conditions long enough, start to deteriorate. If you have important documents to store, like tax returns and legal documents, they should be stored neatly in a folder and stored in a cool, dark storage unit. US Storage Centers and Climate-Controlled Storage Don’t leave your valued possessions to warp and suffer in the Arizona heat. Keep them safe and cool in a climate-controlled storage unit at US Storage Centers’ Tempe, Arizona facility. Call or visit this facility today to speak with one of our experienced, helpful staff members about our modern, climate-controlled units. Our team can answer any questions you have and help you choose the right size unit for your stuff. US Storage Centers 7310 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 448-1117
