When you place belongings in a self-storage unit, you want them to remain completely free of damage throughout their stay. Renting a climate-controlled self-storage unit boosts the likelihood of your items being protected. Here are some benefits of renting a storage unit that includes the capability to tweak the interior's climate.

A Comfortable Setting At All Times

When you alter the temperature of your self-storage unit, you have the peace of mind of knowing the space remains comfortable for visits. Whenever you go to your unit to look through your items, you walk into a space that is not too humid or cool. Instead, it remains at the temperature you had set it at when you last visited. This is especially beneficial for those who intend to stay inside their rented space for an extended period to go through their belongings or move items around. A space with climate control is also favorable for small children and elderly visitors.

Moisture Buildup Is Stopped

When you rent a self-storage unit without climate control capability, the humid level inside your allotted space fluctuates according to the temperature and precipitation outdoors. On an exceptionally rainy or high-temperature day, the interior of your unit undoubtedly becomes humid. This can lead to moisture buildup on cement surfaces, as well as on your belongings. Many storage unit facilities have cement floors, which can easily become slick as humidity levels rise inside the space. This can cause an injury to occur. Also, if you did not properly package your belongings, there is a chance they can become damaged. Metal items exposed to moisture rust, paper belongings turn pulpy, and wood pieces rot when humidity becomes too great in a unit.

Odor, Mold, And Mildew Are Less Likely To Be Issues 

Items tightly packed inside a humid space can become victims to odor. This is especially true for clothing and other fabric items. Since humidity causes mold and mildew to start to grow on subjected belongings, odor follows. This growth also ruins items if they are not cleaned right away. To stop odor in a regular storage unit, you need to use dissidents or open the door to the unit periodically. In a climate-controlled unit, odor is less likely to become a problem. Humidity is thwarted when the temperature is set at a low number. This stops the growth of mold and mildew, thereby stopping odors from becoming trapped in your material belongings. 

Contact a local company to learn more about climate-controlled self-storage units.