Whether you are moving to a new location or downsizing your home, you likely need somewhere to keep your belongings. Climate-controlled storage protects sensitive items against extreme cold and warm temperatures. If you're storing anything delicate, below are a few reasons to consider a climate-controlled unit.

Positives of a Climate-Controlled Unit

1. Better Air Quality

Standard units don't have an airtight seal between the door and your items, leaving them exposed to air and temperature fluctuations. Electronics are especially vulnerable to air quality shifts because the sensitive wires and technology inside could get damaged from excess moisture. However, with climate-controlled units, fans in your unit pump in clean air. This ensures a constant temperature and humidity level throughout the area.

2. Protects Against Dust

Dust accumulates on items that you don’t move often, but in climate-controlled storage, you'll rarely see dust or debris. Due to the clean environment, dirt, rodents, and mold are unlikely to move in or damage your possessions. As another positive, since climate-controlled units are airtight, they are less susceptible to flooding because they're insulated in the roof, floor, and walls.

3. Peace of Mind

Although climate-controlled storage costs more than other options, the peace of mind you gain is worth it. You'll know that weather-sensitive items like musical instruments, wood, or electronics will look the same as when you bought them. If you're planning on storing antique furniture, paper documents, mattresses, or photos, they will remain intact and without mold, mildew, bacteria, or rust on metal.

If you need a short- or long-term storage solution, contact Heartland Self Storage in Elizabethtown, KY. They have a variety of options to meet your storage needs, including standard or climate-controlled in multiple sizes. The gated facility hires on-site managers available seven days a week, so you always have access to your unit. Visit them online to learn about their services, or call (270) 737-2334 with any questions.