Climate controlled storage units tend to cost a little more than non-climate controlled units. However, there are many benefits of climate controlled storage units. Here are a few things you need to know about how climate controlled storage units works and when they are beneficial. 

How Climate Controlled Storage Units Work

A non-climate controlled storage unit is like storing your items inside of a shed or garage that does not have an HVAC system to regulate the temperate. The temperature will fluctuate and change with the outside temperatures, but your belongings will be protected from other natural elements such as wind, rain and snow.

A climate controlled storage unit is more like storing your items inside of the extra room inside of your house or inside of a storage shed that is hooked up to an HVAC system. You can control the temperature, just like inside your house. The temperature inside of your storage will not fluctuate with changes to the outside temperature; you will be able to keep the temperature the same. Your belongings will be safe from all natural elements. 

What Climate Controlled Storage Units Are Designed For

Climate controlled storage units are designed for items that will get damaged inside of non-climate controlled unit by the elements. Here are some items that would fair much better inside of a climate controlled storage unit:

• Computers
• Paintings
• Photos
• Books
• Antiques
• Wines
• Family Heirlooms

All of these items need to be stored inside a climate controlled unit because of the effects that extreme temperature changes can have on these items.

Why Climate Controlled Units Are Necessary

Climate controlled units are necessary because they protect your items, such as those listed above, from temperature changes and natural elements. Just like you would not leave your pictures, photos or computers sitting on your back porch, you should not leave them inside a non-climate controlled unit. 

Electronics can become rusted and corroded when exposed to moisture in the air. Electronics are also made to survive in temperature controlled environments, and extreme heat and cold can damage their components. 

Items such as paintings, books and photos can become warped in non-climate controlled units. The materials can become degraded and can turn yellow. Your photos, negatives and artwork can become compromised in non-temperature controlled areas. Mold and mildew can develop inside of non-climate controlled units and destroy these items as well. 

If you have items that you want to store and protect from the elements, its worth it to invest in a climate controlled storage unit. To learn more, contact a company like Lake County Storage of Round Lake Heights.