When determining how much it will cost to rent a storage unit, you must consider if you need a climate-controlled unit. Climate and humidity-control features typically keep a storage unit at temperatures above freezing and below 90 degrees and at a humidity of about 45% to 50%. This protects items at risk of mildew, mold, corrosion, or rust.
Before choosing a climate-controlled storage unit, be aware that this feature usually comes at a 20-50% premium. That means if it costs $50 a month to rent a regular storage unit, a climate-controlled unit would be closer to $60-$75 per month. If you’re renting storage long-term, this additional cost could add up quickly.
So how do you know if you need climate control? If you are packing your storage unit with photos, electronics, wooden or leather furniture, or documents, renting a climate-controlled storage unit is worth the extra cost.
If you’re storing belongings for an extended period, climate control is also essential to protect items from weather and humidity fluctuations. If you’re storing items for one month, it’s usually fine to disregard climate control. However, you may still need climate control even for short periods if you’re storing items during extreme outdoor temperatures, like during summer in the South).
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