{"id":7063,"date":"2021-02-11T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=7063"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:41:53","slug":"how-to-store-batteries-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-store-batteries-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Proper battery storage is critical for <\/span>reducing corrosion<\/b>, <\/span>preventing leakage, and avoiding self-discharge<\/b>. Plus, <\/span>storing batteries correctly can extend their lifespan<\/b>, ensuring you have them when you need them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these tips, you can keep your electronics powered and ensure your battery stock is always ready–whether it’s <\/span>a long moving day<\/span><\/a> or an emergency situation <\/span>(like a natural disaster).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to see our top tips. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Storing Batteries<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these tips for how to store your batteries to protect both them and your devices — and to help increase your overall organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Store Batteries at Room Temperature<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Room temperature battery <\/span>storage<\/span><\/a> can help extend the batteries’ lifespan. As you plan how to store batteries, make sure you take temperature into consideration. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years ago, popular wisdom suggested that you should store batteries in the fridge or freezer to expand their lifespan. More recent research, however, <\/span>indicates that batteries do best in a cool, but not cold, dry location<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re planning to place batteries in a storage facility, <\/span>consider a climate-controlled storage option<\/span><\/a>. This will help keep your batteries safer, as <\/span>extreme temperatures<\/b>, including both high and low temperatures, <\/span>can significantly affect overall battery life<\/b>. Aside from extreme temperatures, you’ll also want to avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the batteries to overheat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware that <\/span>high humidity can decrease your charge level more rapidly,<\/b> so store away from areas that often get wet or where high humidity is normal.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip for How to Store Batteries:<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For more robust batteries <\/span>like car batteries<\/span><\/a>, opt for climate-controlled storage instead of an outdoor shed.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re overwintering car batteries or other lead-acid batteries, consider <\/span>using a trickle charger <\/span><\/a>to ensure they’re not depleted when you need them in the spring.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Remove the Batteries From Your Devices<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When planning how to store batteries, <\/span>always remove them from your devices<\/b>. If you’re storing rechargeable batteries, you should not store them in the battery charger, either. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, place them in the <\/span>original container<\/b> or in<\/span> a plastic box<\/b>, <\/span>away from any metal objects. <\/i><\/b>Ideally, you should store lithium-ion batteries at around 30%-50% capacity. Try not to store li-ion batteries with a full charge whenever possible, as this could decrease their shelf life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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