Keep Your Electronics Safe in Self Storage

Electronics are something that requires special care when being placed into self storage. They are oftentimes expensive and a pain to replace. Computers, TV’s, appliances, we have seen it all and we know how you should store your electronics. Let us give you our 3 top tips below.

Electronics Storage

Here at Custom Self Storage, we have racked our brains and came up with our top 3 tips when putting your electronics into storage.

Climate Controlled Storage Unit

The best things you can do for sensitive electronics is storing them into a climate-controlled unit. Why? Well in this North Carolina weather the last thing you want is you TV or Computer exposed to the heat or moisture. This will damage sensitive components inside them. Climate controlled units also deal with the humidity we have here, wet and damp brings death to anything electrical. Be on the safe side and rent a climate-controlled unit.

Pack Them Right

Packing electronics is different from your normal household items. They require special care. Follow these guidelines for packing them:

• Bubble Wrap. This will provide an extra layer of protection when it comes to moving them around. It will absorb impacts and protect against any moisture.
• Cover or Box. Cover big items like TV’s with cotton cloths to prevent dust build-up and promote airflow. Box up smaller electronics to keep them dust-free as well!
• Label. You want to label what is inside each box and make sure to remember to add “Fragile” or “Heavy” to each box.

Insurance

Want the ultimate protection? That’s what storage insurance is for, and we offer it at a great low rate. We do our best to ensure everything you store is safe and secure. But as we all know, things happen outside our control, so keep peace of mind and purchase storage insurance for your expensive items.

Following these tips, your electronics will be safe and well taken care of. When it comes time to take them out, you will not be wondering if they are alright. Do the work ahead of time and give yourself some peace of mind.

Need to store your electronics today? Call us for a free quote and a great low rate.