<prompt> Human: In about two months I will be moving into a fully furnished house for a year or so, rent free. I will be using this as an opportunity to save money. I will need to store most of my stuff. Ive gotten rid of a lot of stuff but there are still things I need to store for that year. Ive been reading up online and have found a lot of pages suggesting getting a climate controlled unit if you are storing any sort of appliances if you have extreme temperature changes. But most of those pages are related to pages trying to rent climate controlled storage units, so it makes me wonder how truthful that is. Where I live it can get over 100 on and off for several months in the summer, as well as below 0 at night for several months in the winter. I will be storing books, washer, dryer, bed, sofa, small kitchen appliances, 5.0 cubic feet freezer unit, vacuum, kitchen table topped with glass, wood chairs, and other things like that. Im wondering what people here have done with their storage units and am looking for any advice on whether or not I should get a climate controlled unit.I obviously want to save money on the cheapest possible storage unit, but I dont want to have to repurchase stuff if the temps zap my things.  <response>: Hey I know I am late to this question, but I operate a storage unit facility, so I may have some different insight...I completely agree with most the comments that say sell it. Although you may not sell everything. I would highly suggest making some critical calls and getting rid of the majority of items and only saving the things you cannot replace or have a personal value to you. Although, I am always happy for the business, I cannot believe some of the things people store. Most the time when people are moving out of their units they ask to use my dumpster and try to get rid of a 13 of what was in the unit. Climate Controlled is good for the following circumstances; antiques, electronics, pictures, bookspaper, paintings, and anything that can be temperamental. I live in a dry climate as well and if customers are storing for longer term I suggest they buy Damp Rid tub - they are cheap, help with moisture, and its a little reassurance. If you are storing for a year most places will offer you promotions, at a minimum you should get a month free. I am lucky because we are locally owned and operated, so I am not bound by franchise rules. I can wheel and deal with customers, which makes my Owners happy, the customer happy, and me satisfied - always ask for a better deal than whats posted. Even if its a franchise, asking for a better deal never hurts. Plus if there is a new facility in your town check them out first, typically they lower their prices to get customers in. Hope this helps and feel free to ask me any questions! 