Climate Controlled Storage Units

At CubeSmart, we provide a variety of climate-controlled storage units to keep your items in their best shape. Explore the various types of climate-controlled storage facilities near you and use our guides to determine the ideal unit size for your needs. Discover climate-controlled storage solutions tailored to your needs near you.

Do I Need a Climate Controlled Storage Unit?

For some, a standard storage unit can do the trick. But for many others, certain items will require a little more care, especially if you’re storing your things for an extended period. Climate conditions around the country can vary, which can mean the same thing for your storage unit. Climate control means that we use reasonable efforts to maintain a temperature in the building where the storage unit is between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.   

Benefits of Climate Controlled Storage

With climate controlled storage from CubeSmart, you can have peace of mind knowing your items are being stored with care. Plus, our climate controlled storage units come in a variety of sizes so you have the flexibility to store items large or small. Additionally, CubeSmart customers also benefit from:

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Climate Controlled Storage Unit Types

Depending on the region in which you live, there are a variety of different systems used to reasonably maintain temperature in storage units. Even within a region, systems can differ from facility to facility.

Climate Controlled Storage Units

Climate controlled storage units are heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. Though not humidity controlled, they are typically located indoors of a facility, so humidity levels could be similar to inside your house.

Air-Cooled or Evaporative Cooled Storage Units

Sometimes referred to as swamp cooling, evaporative cooling can be found in high heat, low humidity regions. Warm air is brought into the system and run over a filter that is dampened by a water drip system. The air is cooled as it passes over the system. It is then pushed through our affordable storage units using a circulation pump.

Heated Storage Units

In areas that experience harsh winters and frigid temperatures are typical for the season, heated storage units are a solution you’ll find to keep storage facilities temperate when the temperature drops.

Common Climate Controlled Storage Unit Sizes

New to storing your things in a climate controlled unit? Use these common storage unit sizes as a guide to help you figure out exactly what you need.

Items stored in a 5′x5′x8′ storage unit

5’x 5′ Storage Unit

A 5×5 foot storage unit is similar in size to a hall closet or half bathroom and can fit a bicycle, several boxes or bins, tall lamps and small appliances.

Items stored in a small sized storage unit

5′ x 10′ Storage Unit

Our 5 x 10 foot storage units are perfect for when you’re looking to store items large or small. These cheap self-storage units are up to 600 cubic feet of space. Comfortably store the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, or a small garage. Business owners can store the furnishings of one office space. These indoor storage units not only provide you with an optimal temperature setting, but provides coverage from the elements, including rain, sun exposure, and snow.

Items stored in a large sized storage unit

10′ x 20′ Storage Unit

A 10×20 foot storage unit is close in size to a one-car garage and can fit oversized furniture like sectional couches or king-sized bedroom sets or the contents of a multi-room house.

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Climate Controlled Storage Tips

Preparing Your Items for Storage

As you prepare to move your items to self storage, it’s important to prep them right. Use these tips to help you.

Create a List – During a busy move, it’s easy to lose track of items you’re putting into storage. Create a checklist of all items you plan to keep in the self-storage unit. Make two copies — one for yourself and the other you can leave inside the storage unit. This way, when you want to grab something from your storage unit, you’ll know what exactly is in the unit.

Clean and Vacuum Belongings – Climate controlled units are typically clean and dust-free, so you’ll want to make sure your items are clean to begin with. Doing so will help keep them in good condition and help prevent that musty smell when you pull them out from storage. Vacuum all items, wipe down all surfaces with a gentle cleaning spray, and dry them completely before storing.

Packing Your Items

Though climate controlled storage limits the exposure your belongings have to the elements, packing your items right can go a long way in ensuring they remain damage-free.

Ensure all your items are dry, to limit the chance of mold or mildew developing over time. Seal cartons tightly to keep moisture out.

Use high quality boxes and packing supplies.

Pack sweaters and clothing in wardrobe boxes or zippered garment bags. Keep mattresses in special storage bags to keep them in the best possible shape during storage.

Moving Your Items

When you’ve rented your storage unit and you’re all packed up, you want to make sure you have everything you need to get your items into your storage unit. Make sure you’ve checked the access hours at your storage facility, you have your gate code, the location of your stage unit, your lock and key, and, of course, help. Many facilities have dollies or hand trucks that can help move your items from your vehicle to your cheap storage unit.

Climate Controlled Storage FAQs

This really depends on the type of items you’re storing, the weather in the area, and for how long you intend to store. If you live in an area with extreme climate or high humidity and are storing extreme temperature sensitive items for a long duration, then climate controlled storage is probably a good idea. Climate controlled storage units are temperature controlled and allow you to store your items that are sensitive to extreme temperatures on either end of the spectrum. It is ideal for long-term storage of items such as, wood furniture, metals, and fabric.

Many of our facilities offer indoor climate controlled storage units. When you book a climate controlled storage unit at CubeSmart, we use reasonable efforts to maintain a temperature between 50 and 80 degrees and help to limit exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat. While it may not always feel comfortable for you, this temperature is perfectly fine for most stored items.

When deciding if climate controlled storage is right for you, you’ll want to consider if the item(s) are susceptible to mold or mildew or if they can warp, crack, or deteriorate when exposed to extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations. For example:
  • Cameras
  • Some paper goods or items made with paper
  • Vinyl Records
  • DVDs
  • Film
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wood Furniture
  • Wicker
  • Leather
  • Fabrics
  • Metals
  • Electronics