10 Tips for Storing Electronics

Household items like dishes, furniture and decorations can be fairly simple to put into storage but what about electronics? These delicate items must be packed and stored correctly to prevent damage and to ensure the items are still in good working condition upon removal from your storage unit. Obviously water is hazardous to electronics but did you know extreme cold or heat can also cause damage? Armour Self Storage Flagstaff offers these ten tips for properly storing that computer or flat screen TV.

  1. Never wrap your electronics in plastic. Plastic causes moisture to be trapped inside, unable to dry. To prevent dust build-up, use sheets, towels, or packing blankets to wrap electronics.
  2. Remove all detachable cords and wires. If there are multiple cords and attachments it might be wise to use labels on each cord to identify its use. Store all cords together in a clearly labeled box.
  3. Pack a dehumidifying agent such as silica gel packets to store with your electronics. These will help absorb any moisture before it damages the internal electronic components.
  4. Remove all batteries, which can leak acid and cause corrosion on the inside of the item.
  5. Avoid stacking items on top of any delicate electronics.
  6. Use boards or pallets on the floor of the storage unit to avoid scratches or water damage.
  7. If storing a computer, back up the data on CD or an external hard drive.
  8. Carefully label all boxes containing electronics as ‘Fragile’.
  9. Use bubble wrap or foam padding to protect glass screens, monitors, or scanners.
  10. Be sure no removable storage devices are left in the electronic, such as CD’s, DVD’s, or flash drives.

Armour Self Storage Flagstaff offers a number of storage unit options that can provide superior protection for all of your electronics and valuable items. Contact Armour Self Storage Flagstaff, Phoenix, El Paso or Milwaukee locations now to learn about the array of self storage options available.

Posted in Blog on February 23rd, 2012 by ftadmin · Comments Off

Military Discounts at Armour Self Storage

Serving our country is a tremendous responsibility for military servicemen and women. To show our support for the troops called to serve around the world, and for our soldiers at home, Armour Self Storage Phoenix offers military discounts on self-storage units.

All active military service members are eligible for a 10 percent discount that applies for the duration of their military service. To receive the discount, soldiers simply need to bring a copy of their military ID when signing the rental agreement.

Armour Self Storage Phoenix prides itself on offering easy storage solutions for military personnel and their families. All of the Armour Storage Facilities, Phoenix, El Paso, Flagstaff, and Milwaukee appreciate the sacrifice made by the men and women in uniform and are happy to assist with the safety of their belongings.

Contact an Armour Self Storage location today to learn more about the military discount and the many storage options available.

Posted in Blog on February 13th, 2012 by ftadmin · Comments Off

Facility Spotlight: Armour Self Storage Milwaukee

Armour Self Storage Milwaukee is conveniently located at 999 West Mt. Vernon Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee’s best self storage facility offers storage units to meet the needs of businesses, residents and students in the surrounding area. The awesome team of self storage experts are always on hand to assist you with your self storage needs. From helping you decide how much space you need, to signing for and delivering packages right to your storage unit, they truly are interested in providing the best customer experience.

 
The facilities at Armour Self Storage Milwaukee offer wide, roomy isles to easily move items in and out of your storage unit. The well maintained facility can be accessed 7 days a week from 6:00am to 7:00pm. Large and heavy items are not a problem at Armour Self Storage Milwaukee, the full sized loading dock and available forklift service make lifting and maneuvering easy.

 
Armour Self Storage Milwaukee is prepared for all types of weather, from snow and cold to humid summers, you will be protected from the elements when loading or unloading items. The facility features the ability to drive right into the building to unload. Your cherished belongings will be protected from whatever weather may arise. You can also avoid a walk across the parking lot and navigating sidewalk curbs as you unload heavy and treasured items.

 
As with all of our locations, Armour Self Storage Milwaukee is a safe and secure location for all of your storage needs. The facility offers many different sized units from 4 x 5 feet to 33 x 46 feet and of course the comfortable drive-in interior.

Armour Self Storage offers locations in Phoenix, Flagstaff, El Paso and Milwaukee to help you with your self storage need. Contact one of our locations today to learn more.

 

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Posted in Blog on February 2nd, 2012 by ftadmin · Comments Off