Climate Controlled Storage


Standard self storage units are ideal for storing all kinds of personal and business items. But a standard unit might not quite cut it if you’ve got some temperature sensitive belongings or are looking for a comfortable unit whenever you stop by to organize, drop off, or pick up belongings. In those cases, a climate controlled storage unit might be just the ticket.

Here at Compass Self Storage, many of our storage facilities across the country feature climate controlled storage units in a wide variety of sizes. But what are climate controlled storage units, and what can you put in them? We’ve got you covered.


What is Climate Controlled Storage?

The difficulty with owning a home is that you’re locked in with the amount of space you have, and it’s not Climate controlled storage units are storage units with some sort of temperature control. While many climate controlled storage units are indoor storage units, they do not have to be. Climate controlled storage units can come in outdoor, indoor, and drive-up varieties, depending on availability at the Compass Self Storage facility nearest you.

At What Temperature Are Climate Controlled Units Kept?

If you’re preparing to move to a new home, we have you covered from start to finish. With storage units When you rent a climate controlled storage unit at Compass Self Storage, you can trust that your unit will be kept at a temperature range between 55 degrees and 80 degrees. Our climate controlled storage units are heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer to maintain their temperature year-round.

What Can You Store in Climate Controlled Storage?

You can store anything in a climate controlled storage unit that you could in any other kind of storage unit—provided you can fit it in the unit, of course. But climate controlled storage units are excellent places to store valuable or temperature-sensitive items. Some common items our customers store in their climate controlled storage units include:

  • Collectibles, family heirlooms, and sentimental items
  • Wooden furniture, appliances, and musical instruments
  • Makeup, medications, paint, toiletries and other chemicals
  • Leather, lace, wedding dresses, and other sensitive clothing items
  • And more!

What Can’t You Store in Climate Controlled Storage?

While there are no items that we specifically prohibit in climate controlled storage units, all items stored in a climate controlled storage unit must follow our general prohibited items guidelines. You may not store:

  • Perishable food items
  • Drugs
  • Firearms and ammo
  • Oil, gasoline, or other combustible materials
  • Living animals
  • Yourself

For more information on prohibited items, contact your local Compass Self Storage facility.


Find Climate Controlled Storage Near You

No matter if you’re storing your grandma’s old wedding dress, your acoustic guitar, or a wooden table you don’t quite have room in your home for, a climate controlled storage unit from Compass Self Storage is the way to go. With year-round temperature control, you don’t have to worry about extreme temperature changes. Rent climate controlled self storage at a storage facility near you today!