Frequently asked questions about climate-controlled storage
Do most
storage facilities have climate-controlled storage?
Climate-controlled storage is
common but is usually found at facilities with interior storage units. Storage
facilities with only exterior or drive-up storage units will typically not
offer climate control.
Do all
storage unit sizes have climate control?
The larger the storage unit, the
less likely that climate control is offered. 10x20 and larger storage units are
typically exterior storage units and won't have climate control. 10x15 and
smaller storage units can often be found in the interior of a building and are
more likely to offer climate control.
Do
climate-controlled storage units cost more?
Yes. Climate-controlled storage
units in cities with a population of 450,000 tend to cost 20-30% more than
regular storage units of the same size. In major cities like New York City,
Dallas, and Los Angeles, climate-controlled storage can cost 60-75% more than a
regular unit of the same size.
Can you
control the temperature of your climate-controlled storage unit?
In almost all cases you cannot
control the temperature yourself. The temperature is usually kept between 55
and 85 degrees (F).
Items That Require Climate Controlled Storage
Pretty much all items in storage will benefit from climate
control, but some truly need it. These are the big ones.
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Furniture (anything made
of or containing wood, metal, wicker, leather, or upholstery)
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Other items made of the
materials listed above
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Electronics
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Media (DVDs, videos, vinyl records, etc.)
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Artwork
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Clothing, particularly
if it’s lace or leather, or if it’s going to be stored in bags
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Important documents
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Photographs
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Musical instruments
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Wine
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Antiques
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Collectibles (stamps,
coins, comic books, etc.)
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Medical supplies and
medications
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Makeup and toiletries
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Household appliances
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Sports equipment
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Bicycles with leather
seats
