Temperature-Controlled Storage
TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE UNITS IN HEBER, UT
As the largest provider of temperature-controlled storage units in Wasatch County, we can give extra protection to your temperature-sensitive items. Over 65% of the storage units we lease are temperature controlled. This means that the internal temperature of our units does not exceed 85° F in the summer and does not go below 60° F during the winter. If you have lived in Utah for long enough, you know that the weather in Wasatch County can turn on a dime. With our dependable storage units, your belongings will be safe from Utah’s temperature extremes.
Protect Your Temperature-Sensitive Items
Electronics
- Electronic devices suffer from temperature extremes
- Extreme temperatures can shorten a battery’s life or make it die completely
- Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) can freeze, ruining the device
- Extreme cold or hot temperatures causes the metal in a hard drive to contract or expand, triggering warping and misalignment
- A 5° F increase in temperature decreases your hard drive life by 2 years
- High temperatures can fry the processor of a laptop or other gadget
Paper & Important Documents
- Paper and digital records of any kind are highly susceptible to weather change.
- Water from condensation in cold temperatures can ruin paper and books
- Precious photographs and heirlooms stored at inconsistent temperatures tend to fade or become brittle and crack
- Vinyl, VHS, cassettes, and CDs need protection from extreme heat and cold to prevent fading and warping
- Books and journals can bleed and bend in hot temperatures
- Valuable paintings can crack in the cold
- Even if they are kept within plastic bins or safes, warping and discoloration can still occur
Musical Instruments & Furniture
- Avoid temperature extremes to protect against weather-related damage
- Cold temperatures cause wood to shrink, potentially cracking wood and finishes
- Head and cold variations can affect the sound of an instrument
- Paint or vinyl on metal can crack and flake over time due to expansion and shrinkage
Clothing & Blankets
- Extreme temperatures can speed the decay of textiles, including wedding and other special-occasion dresses
- Leather and lace are particularly vulnerable to extremes
- Textiles should never be kept in airtight boxes or plastic bags as plastic can hold moisture that condenses in cold weather
- Cover textiles in mylar, acid-free tissues, pure muslin, or pure white cotton sheets and store in wooden boxes in a clean, dark, cool, and reasonably dry place to avoid yellowing or darkening of fabric
No matter what you need to store, using temperature-controlled storage units are the best way to protect your belongings. Contact Timpanogos Storage today to keep your belongings in tip-top shape!
