{"id":10536,"date":"2023-09-22T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T22:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10536"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:34:24","slug":"climate-controlled-vs-non-climate-controlled-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/climate-controlled-vs-non-climate-controlled-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate-Controlled vs. Non-Climate-Controlled Storage: Differences, Benefits, Etc."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You’ve asked yourself, “Do I need climate-controlled storage<\/a>?” But has the question, “What is climate-controlled storage” ever crossed your mind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With climate-controlled storage ringing in at costs 25 to 40% higher <\/a><\/strong>than standard self-storage units, you’ll want to understand the key differentiators (aka, what you’re paying extra for)<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you might not splurge on climate-controlled storage when storing high school yearbooks and last season’s wardrobe, an extra 25-40% to store your confidential business documents is a small price for damage-free renting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven’t already, ask yourself the million-dollar question <\/strong>(that could save you millions in damages): Climate-controlled or non-climate-controlled storage?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Climate-Controlled Storage Unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A climate-controlled storage unit<\/strong> is designed to maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels. This type of storage unit guarantees a temperature range<\/a> of between 55 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit<\/strong> (whether it’s the middle of a sweltering summer or a blistering blizzard). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate-controlled storage units<\/a> are also referred to as “air-conditioned storage units”<\/strong> due to their built-in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. With temperature regulators installed, your temperature-sensitive items (electronics, furniture, musical instruments, etc.)<\/em> won’t suffer as a result of temperature extremes. Instead, they’ll look and feel just like they did pre-storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Items Require Climate-Controlled Storage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sensitive items requiring climate-controlled units include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n