Everyday Use Cases For Climate Controlled Storage
The weather in Middle Tennessee can fluctuate constantly. This can influence the choice between climate controlled and a traditional storage unit. The reason why the option is important is because it determines the condition of how those items are stored. With hot and muggy summers, cold winters, and changing weather, choose the suitable storage unit to maintain your belongings. At 7116 Nolensville Rd, Suite 101, StorPlace of Nolensville, we have both climate controlled and outdoor self storage units to meet a wide range of storage needs. In this blog, we'll discuss what items need to be kept in a cool environment and what can be kept in a non climate controlled storage unit safely.
How does climate controlled storage work?
Climate controlled storage units work by keeping storage units at a constant temperature using Artificial Cooling, commonly known as AC. Storage facilities with these units commonly involve setting one standardized temperature for the entire facility. These specialized units help protect fragile materials and items from temperature changes. This is important in Middle Tennessee, where the weather constantly changes.
Why some things need to be stored in a climate controlled space
Things easily damaged by temperature and humidity changes can break down if they are not kept correctly. Controlling the temperature and humidity level keeps things from growing and shrinking, which can cause cracks, warping, mold, and mildew to grow over time. The climate controlled units at StorPlace of Nolensville are great for people who need to store sensitive or longterm things.
What Should Be Stored in Climate Controlled Storage Units?
Some things will last longer in a safe, climate controlled space. Let's look at what things do best in climate controlled storage and explain why. In highly humid areas, rust and corrosion commonly damage electronics like TVs, computers, game consoles, and sound systems. If the climate also produces hot summers and cold winters, this could cause screens to expand, contract, and potentially crack.
Another item that should be stored is furniture. Wood could heat up and cause it to crack. Legal papers, family albums, and old books are just some things that can turn yellow or tear when exposed to moisture. Also, high temperatures can make ink smudge or pages stick together, so these things must be stored in a climate controlled space to keep them safe.
Musical instruments like guitars, pianos, violins, and drums are especially risky because they are made of wood, leather, and metal. If the temperature and humidity are not steady, strings can stretch, wood can bend, and leather can crack.
Paintings, statues, wine collections, and vinyl records kept as collectibles are very sensitive to temperature and humidity. High heat can twist canvas, fade colors, and warp vinyl records. To keep art and collections safe, you need a stable climate. It is best to keep appliances like fridges, washers, and ovens in a climate controlled storage unit so that mold and rust don't grow and damage the internal parts over time. In colder weather, hoses and joints may even freeze or break.
Climate Controlled Storage Units At StorPlace Self Storage
If you are looking for a climate controlled storage unit in the Nolensville area, feel free to contact us. We have a wide selection of climate controlled storage units to help fit your needs.
