Renting a self storage unit is a simple solution for keeping your appliances safe and secure without cluttering up your home. Appliances need to be thoroughly cleaned and stored properly when put into a storage unit. Your appliance manual will provide moving and storage instructions for keeping your appliance in top condition. Appliances can be expensive, so you want to ensure they are stored properly.
Here is a list of how to store appliances in a rented self storage. Following these simple storage tips will ensure that they will be ready and in good working condition when you need them.
1. Clean your appliances before storing
2. Protect from scratches and damages
3. Choose climate controlled
4. Pack and store carefully
5. Choose the right size of storage unit to store your appliances
Before storing your appliances, you need to prepare them by doing a good cleaning. For fridges, clean them inside and out, using bleach or white vinegar. Ensure you are removing any food particles which can lead to mold growth, odors and unwanted pests.
It is a good idea to defrost your freezer for at least three days before storing it. Allow time to air dry before putting them into self storage and make sure that you drain your appliances of any liquids.
For stoves, you will want to remove any pans from inside the oven and tape down knobs to make sure they don't fall off or get lost during transport.
For smaller appliances, such as microwaves, make sure it is clean and that the glass turntable is removed. Store it in the original box if you can, but if you don't still have it, protect it with bubble wrap or a moving blanket.
Cover appliances with bubble wrap or a moving blanket to protect them from dust, dirt and damage. At Elite Self Storage, we sell moving blankets at great prices, so a little investment will help keep your appliances safe and secure.
Once at the storage facility, pack them towards the back or the sides of the storage unit. We also recommended that you raise them off the floor with pallets or put a tarp down on the floor.
Climate controlled storage units are optimal for storing appliances. Storage facilities offer a variety of storage unit sizes to suit your needs. When you are looking to store appliances, the staff at Elite Self Storage can provide you with additional tips on appliance storage.
If you opt for a storage unit that is not climate controlled, your appliances may be exposed to colder conditions. Climate controlled storage units will help avoid damages to your appliances, such as mold, corrosion and rusting.
Moving your appliances can be challenging as they are large and heavy. A moving truck will be beneficial for transporting, as well as dollies or carts. With moving and storing appliances, make sure that you keep them upright at all times.
Always leave the doors ajar for air circulation and place some baking soda inside. Baking soda will absorb any odors from inside the appliance.
When you are determining what size of storage unit you need for your household appliance storage, Elite Self Storage has a variety of unit sizes that range from 14 to 200 square feet. Access your stored belongings from from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, 365 days a year. We offer hassle free reservations, no admin fees or security deposits.
Elite Self Storage is a secure, safe and convenient storage facility to store all of your appliances. Call one of our storage solution experts today or reserve a unit online. Storage unit rentals in Edmonton and Storage unit rentals in St. Albert for all your personal and business storage needs. Come to Elite Storage for indoor heated storage, outdoor unheated storage, vehicle storage and RV Storage.
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