Climate or Non Climate Storage Units?
When choosing a storage unit, one question you may have is whether you need climate-controlled storage or whether a standard non-climate storage unit will meet your needs.
The answer depends largely on what you’re storing, how long you plan to store it and how sensitive your belongings may be to temperature and humidity.
What Is Non-Climate Storage?
Non-climate storage is traditional self-storage without temperature control. These units are commonly used for many everyday household and business belongings.
At Westore Mini Storage, our non-climate storage units offer convenient drive-up access and are available in a variety of sizes.
Non-climate storage may be appropriate for items such as:
- Household goods that are not particularly sensitive to temperature
- Patio and outdoor items
- Tools and equipment
- Business inventory and supplies that do not require temperature control
- Moving boxes containing appropriate household belongings
- Other durable items suitable for garage-like storage conditions
When Should You Consider Climate-Controlled Storage?
San Antonio experiences significant heat and humidity, so some belongings may benefit from a more controlled storage environment.
Depending on their value, materials and sensitivity, items such as artwork, photographs, electronics, important documents, certain musical instruments, antiques and irreplaceable keepsakes may require additional consideration.
Climate-controlled storage can moderate temperature conditions, but facilities and individual storage environments vary. If an item requires very specific temperature or humidity conditions, specialized storage may be more appropriate.
How Long Will Your Belongings Be Stored?
The length of time you plan to store your belongings is another consideration.
An item stored temporarily may face different conditions than one kept in storage through multiple seasons. Consider both the expected storage period and the manufacturer’s care recommendations for valuable or temperature-sensitive belongings.
Consider Cost and Convenience
Non-climate storage is often a more economical choice and can provide convenient drive-up access, making it easier to load and unload furniture, boxes, business inventory and other belongings.
Rather than paying for features you may not need, consider what you’re actually storing and choose the type of storage that is appropriate for those belongings.
Non-Climate Storage at Westore Mini Storage
Westore Mini Storage offers affordable non-climate storage units in North Central San Antonio with convenient drive-up access and a variety of unit sizes.
If you’re unsure whether your belongings are appropriate for non-climate storage, contact our staff before renting. We’ll be happy to discuss our storage options and help you compare available unit sizes.
