If the closets and dressers in your home are overflowing and your attic and garage are bursting at the seams, it is time to rent a storage locker to protect your holiday decorations, out-of-season clothing, and other items you want to protect. While shopping for a storage unit, you might have noticed the term "climate controlled," but are not sure if the added expense is worth it. Here are a few of the many reasons why you should secure a climate-controlled storage unit.

Protect Your Most Valuable Treasures

Many people choose storage facilities to protect some of their most treasured, larger items. If your items are expensive, larger, and you want to protect your investment, a climate-controlled storage unit is a must. As the name suggests, a climate-controlled storage unit features a consistent temperature and humidity. This means that your items will not be subject to the damage that fluctuating temperatures and humidity can cause.

Here are a few of the items that should always be stored and protected inside a climate-controlled storage unit:

• Wooden furniture
• Photographs
• Paintings
• Wine
• Electronics

If you store your necessary documents, such as past tax returns, a climate-controlled storage will protect these critical papers from damage.

Prevent Mold and Mildew

One of the biggest issues many people have with storing their items in their garage or basement is the formation of mold and mildew. All mold and mildew require to thrive is moisture, air, and organic material. When you store you items in a humidity and temperature-controlled storage unit, it will be more difficult for mold to grow and spread because there will not be enough moisture in your air.

Another way to ensure that mold and mildew does not grow on your items inside storage is to ensure that your items are clean and free of dirt and other debris that mold can grow on.

Prevent Freezing and Melting

Finally, if you live in an area where there are extreme temperatures, the items inside your storage units are vulnerable to freezing and melting. For example, electronics contain plastic and rubber components that can actually melt under extreme heat. If you store liquid inside your storage unit, the liquid can freeze inside the bottle, expand, and actually burst. A climate-controlled unit maintains a comfortable temperature that will protect your items from damage.

From protecting your belongings from mold and mildew to ensuring your belongings do not melt or freeze, there are several reasons to choose a climate-controlled storage unit.