Climate Controlled vs. Regular Storage

Property management groups that choose to offer both regular and climate controlled self storage units have a broader array of potential clientele. Callers often ask me what the difference is between the two types of spaces, and what the pros and cons of each are. Here is a brief synopsis of what I tell them.

Climate controlled storage buildings use equipment to heat the units in the wintertime and cool them in the summer. These facilities typically manage a temperature range of 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and help to maintain a humidity level of less than 55%. These conditions help to prevent mold and mildew, as well as assist in pest control. 

Anyone storing for a long period of time, or that will be spending a great deal of time in their unit, will definitely want a climate controlled unit. For people storing a short time, here are several examples of when a climate controlled unit might be considered:

• Electronic and computer equipment
• Clothing
• Mattresses and bedding
• Important papers and files
• Leather and/or wood furniture 
• Pianos and other sensitive musical equipment
• Photographs and photography equipment
• Oil paintings and other artwork
• Antique furniture
• Family heirlooms
• Pharmaceutical supplies are required by the federal government to store in a climatized unit.

Although climate controlled units cost property management more to maintain, the cost is passed on to the consumer. And in a lot of different instances, the customer is more than willing to pay the difference.

Written by Ann Sheehan, Call Center Rep for PhoneSmart

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