When you are looking to rent a storage unit, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether you want a regular storage unit or a climate controlled one. If you plan on storing your items for a prolonged period of time, or you are storing items that are susceptible to outdoor weather conditions, such as leather sofas, fine artwork, and wine, you may be opting for a unit in a climate controlled building. But not every climate controlled storage unit is the same, which means there may be some that don't meet your needs. Here are three must-ask questions when you are looking to obtain a climate controlled storage unit:
What is the Temperature Range the Units Will Be Kept At?
A climate controlled storage facility regulates the temperature of the building that your self-storage unit is housed in. This helps to ensure the building is not too hot or too cold. But what temperature do they keep the building at? That's the question that you should be asking them. Every facility has their own temperature range for climate-controlled units. Always ask what their range is to ensure that the range will not negatively affect your belongings.
Do You Offer Humidity Control as Well?
Another key question to ask is whether they offer humidity control as well. Some people assume that just because a facility is temperature-controlled, it is also humidity-controlled. This is not the case. These are two separate things. While some facilities may offer humidity control in conjunction with temperature control, others may not. If you have belongings that are susceptible to humidity in the air, such as electronics, you want a facility that offers humidity control.
Are There Certain Access Hours?
The last question to ask before renting a storage unit with climate control is what the access hours are for the building. Climate control buildings tend to have more restrictive hours than drive up outdoor self-storage units. You need to find a facility that has hours that make it easy for you to access the unit. If you are off on weekends and need to access the facility then, but the facility is closed, it can make it harder for you. As such, this is an important question to ask to ensure that the process of moving in and out of your unit is easy on you.
Asking a storage facility these questions will help you find the storage facility that is best for your belongings. This can help to ensure that when you take your items out of storage, they are in the same condition as when they went in.
Contact a company like Afford It Mini Storage for more information and assistance.
Share25 November 2017
I made a difficult decision to leave the company that I was working for and start a small home interior design business of my own. Since I had limited space in my apartment, I had to find a place to keep all of the things that I needed to present my clients with the ideas that I had come up with. How did I find the space that I needed - I found a storage facility close to my apartment. My storage unit is organized and set up in a way that I can find what I need and can store more than I need for my business.