Electronics Storage in Lawton

TVs, computers, gaming gear, and stereo equipment are all sensitive to two things: humidity and temperature swings. A climate-controlled unit handles both — and means your gear works when you bring it back home.

Modern electronics are tougher than they used to be, but they still have one big enemy: water. Humidity in the air slowly corrodes circuit boards. Sudden temperature changes cause condensation to form inside devices — actual water droplets on the electronics, which is exactly what destroys them. A climate-controlled unit at Cache Road handles both problems by keeping the environment steady year-round.

What people usually store

• Flat-screen TVs (from a move, a renovation, or while traveling)
• Desktop computers and gaming PCs
• Laptops not in active use
• Gaming consoles and gaming setups
• Stereo and home theater receivers
• Speakers (yes — speakers have electronics inside)
• Cameras, lenses, and photography equipment
• Musical instruments with electronics (keyboards, amps, synths)

How to pack electronics so they survive

Use the original boxes if you have them

Original packaging is engineered for the exact device, with the right foam supports in the right places. If you've still got the box, use it. If not, use a sturdy box that fits well with packing material to fill the gaps — devices should not move inside the box at all.

Remove all batteries

Batteries leak. It can take years, but every battery eventually fails, and when it does, the corrosive fluid destroys whatever it's leaking into. Before storage, pull batteries from remote controls, cameras, wireless mice, anything. Store batteries separately at home.

Wrap cables separately

Don't leave cables coiled inside the device or jammed in the box. Wrap each cable in a coil, secure with a velcro tie, and store cables in a labeled bag. When you set the device back up, you'll thank yourself.

Keep TVs upright

Flat-screen TVs are designed to support their own weight vertically. Stored flat for long periods, the internal panel can sag or crack. Keep them in the original box or a TV moving box, standing upright with the screen vertical.

Anti-static for sensitive components

Hard drives, gaming PC components, and computer parts benefit from anti-static bags. If you've kept them from the original packaging, reuse them. If not, anti-static bags are cheap from any electronics supplier.

Condensation: the silent killer

This is the thing most folks don't think about. When you bring a device from a hot, dry environment into a cold one (or the other way), water vapor in the air condenses on cool surfaces inside the device. That's why we say not to power on electronics that have been in extreme temperatures — wait a few hours for them to acclimate first. Climate-controlled storage avoids the problem entirely by keeping the temperature stable.

What not to store

• Anything with a lithium-ion battery that needs occasional charging — long unused storage hurts these batteries
• Devices that are still actively connected to subscriptions you can't pause — you'll forget about them
• Phones and tablets you might need on short notice — keep these accessible

Common questions