A climate-controlled self-storage unit is the perfect place to store your motorized or electronic items during the winter. These units are kept between 55 and 85 degrees F and have stable humidity levels, which will ensure your items aren’t exposed to the elements. Your things are much safer in a climate-controlled unit than in your garage.

What Items Should You Store in a Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Unit?

1. Motorcycles

For most people, their motorcycle is very precious. This is all the more reason to put it somewhere that it will be safe during the winter months when you can’t ride it. Leaving your bike outdoors during the winter can cause rust, and temperature changes can even make your bike rust if stored in a garage. Before you store your bike, you should remove the battery so it can charge indoors over the winter. Your tires will go soft, so make sure to fill them, too. If you do this, your ride will be safe to use once the temperature warms up.

2. Televisions

Electronics aren’t made to stand up to the cold and humidity of winter, so they shouldn’t be stored in traditional storage units for long periods of time. Televisions are particularly susceptible to damage. Screens can become damaged when the temperature gets low, making the TV useless. Humidity can also cause moisture to accumulate in your electronics, which can end up causing the same damage as if you’d poured water inside it.

3. Lawn Mowers and Other Yard Equipment

During winter, your lawnmower, leaf blower, chainsaw, and other yard equipment just take up space in your garage. This is also not the best place to store them. If you choose a climate-controlled unit, you don’t have to worry about gas freezing, which saves you a step for winter prep. These units also protect these items from rust caused by humidity.

Downing Company in Kearney, NE, offers climate-controlled self-storage units that are perfect for storing your motorcycle, TV, lawnmower, or other sensitive equipment. With various sizes available, you’ll find the exact size to fit your needs. Visit their website to see their prices or call (308) 236-6431 to discuss renting a unit.