What You Need To Know About Temperature Control For Things In Storage
Many people think that all they have to do is ensure consistent temperature for their valuables in the process of safe storage but there are still risks to be considered. These risk factors are time or the number of months of storage and the geographic conditions of the site of storage. Determining the type of weather to expect, the types of items you will store and how long they will be stored will help you decide whether or not a climate controlled unit is an indispensable extra expense for your storing needs.
Climate control is a feature that would prevent damage for different materials like textiles and electronics. Hot and cold temperatures along with poor ventilation are ideal for mold growth which would cause staining and warping of anything in storage. Temperate places are typically the best site for storage and offer the lowest possibility for damage due to atmospheric conditions.
Cold and long winters or humid summers are expected to affect the condition of your items. If you only need to store things for a short time, you may be able to skip climate-controlled storing and go for the basic one. Facilities who offer climate control for their storage units would often charge extra for the feature.
But not all companies who have climate-control options offer the same quality of service. If the only feature is temperature control, this might not be enough for textiles and canvas artwork. For these specific items you will have to find units that manage moisture and humidity.
Some items need climate control while other things fare well with the basic storage. Keep a few things in mind while you are deciding about the features of the locker that you need to rent. For beddings and mattresses, climate control is important as these things are particularly vulnerable to humidity, causing mildew growth, musty odor and dust.
Metal equipment and appliances don’t require stringently controlled conditions unless in very humid places to prevent rust from developing. Otherwise, the best decision would be to store them in a basic locker or unit. Never forget to clean appliances and equipment before storing them and if there’s a fridge, make sure to store these objects with the doors open.
Papers should always be placed in climate controlled lockers. This will prevent the occurrence of staining due to mildew and mold. For home and garden tools, climate control isn’t required but look into the humidity levels of the storage facility and as an added precaution, wipe down the tools with oil before storage.
For curtains, clothing and other linens, you should store them in a climate-controlled unit, except for very short periods. Make sure that the clothes or textiles have been cleaned before being stored and they should be placed in hangers. Ventilation and humidity are the key aspects for properly storing things like textiles or clothes.
Pieces of furniture usually have wood, textiles and wood integrated into the frame so it is always best to put them in climate control units. If you only have to store glassware, kitchen utensils and tableware then you don’t have to worry because they don’t get damaged even without humidity and temperature control. All types of computers and electronics are sensitive to temperature changes, including humidity and other pollutants, so climate controlled storing is crucial.
In general, facilities that offer humidity and temperature climate controlled storage units are ideal if you live in a place that experiences moderate to high levels of humidity (e.g. Florida). Humid places that also go through extreme temperature change need climate control even more. The damaging effects of too high/low temperatures on your things are multiplied if moisture is in the air.
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