Summer heat can be annoying to deal with in general, but excessive heat in a storage unit can be a material-killer. Even if the sun isn’t shining directly on the items, the buildup of heat within the storage unit can lead to damage. It can also make being in the storage unit very difficult, especially if you’ve been exerting yourself, loading items in or organizing boxes. And the humidity in Sioux City IA adds an entirely different dimension to summer problems. Protecting your belongings and your health in the heat of summer requires specific actions.

Don’t Be Fooled by Sioux City IA Summers

Sioux City might not be in the Desert Southwest, but that doesn’t mean summers are mild and easy to weather (pun intended). It can get hot, and the sun can beat down on everything, including the roof of a storage unit facility. The interior of the units can get very warm, if not unbearably hot.

Sioux City also gets humid, meaning that anything in the unit is going to sit in hot, still, soupy air for months. This is, to put it lightly, not ideal. Mold can be a major problem from the humidity. Delicate items can melt or warp; you really have to be careful storing items like an old record collection. That is, however, unless you take a few steps to control the temperature and humidity in the unit.

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Climate-Controlled Storage and Dehumidifying Packs

One of the best ways to control the environmental conditions in the storage unit is to find climate-controlled storage. These units keep the temperature to within a reasonable range; it might not be the most comfortable range (the temperature in the unit could still be in the 80s, for example), but it shouldn’t be excessively, album-warping hot.

Check if the storage facility also uses a dehumidifier. The air conditioning will dehumidify the air to an extent, but given that the temperature can still be rather warm, you might want extra humidity-removal power. Even if the facility doesn’t have an extra dehumidifying service, you can use special packs that you find at home improvement stores, such as DampRid. You place these in the unit and change them every month or two. They draw out moisture from the air and help prevent mold and mildew.

If you can, visit self-storage facilities before arranging to rent a unit so that you can make sure everything is to your liking. If you’re moving from another part of the country and sending items straight to storage before you move, ask about video tours, and make sure you ask a lot of questions. Really think about the details and let the storage facility staff know that you want to be sure the facility and your belongings will be a good match.

Olympic Storage in Sioux City IA is a climate-controlled facility that offers affordable units in different sizes. If you need to arrange a move-in, whether you’re looking for short- or long-term storage, give Olympic a call to find out about pricing and climate-control details.