{"id":492,"date":"2015-04-01T09:08:08","date_gmt":"2015-04-01T09:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/?p=492"},"modified":"2024-01-24T10:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T10:56:55","slug":"dehumidified-car-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/dehumidified-car-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Dehumidified Car Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to storing your vehicle for long periods of time<\/a>, you already know how important it is to make sure your car is prepared properly.\u00a0 Once you have taken care of all the steps needed for safe car storage, you should also consider dehumidified car storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While a heavy cover will protect your vehicle from dust, dents, and scratches, it can also help alleviate any humid conditions.\u00a0 Humidity is essentially dampness in the air, and it can occur in many different settings. Unchecked humidity can wreak havoc on your paint job, leaving rust spots and, in extreme humidity conditions, even mould or mildew.<\/p>\n

What Can You Do?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The best answer to protecting your car from damp conditions is dehumidified car storage<\/a>.\u00a0 Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air, ensuring the best conditions for your vehicle.\u00a0 Many storage units have built-in dehumidifiers, but if not, you can purchase your own.\u00a0 Just make sure that your storage facility provides electrical outlets so you can plug it in.<\/p>\n

What to Look For<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dehumidified car storage units will use different types of dehumidifiers, but the most effective are adsorption units.\u00a0 Adsorption dehumidifiers work by rotating desiccant crystals over a heat source to pull the moisture out of the air.\u00a0 Another common dehumidifier is hot gas or refrigerant machines.\u00a0 These units pull the outside air in so that it condenses on a hot plate within the unit.\u00a0 The heat draws the moisture out, and the air is rotated back out into the air.<\/p>\n

Other Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before making your final decision on dehumidified car storage<\/a>, you should take the time to inspect the units.\u00a0 Check all seals and edges of the storage unit to make sure that there are no gaps that will allow excess moisture and air into the unit.\u00a0 You should also verify whether the facility uses automatic dehumidifiers or manual ones.\u00a0 Automatic dehumidifiers adjust to the temperatures and moisture content of the air automatically, and allow you to choose a specific relative humidity setting.\u00a0 Manual units require someone to choose the proper settings, which could present a problem if the unit is left unattended for long periods of time.<\/p>\n

Most cars require a relative humidity of around 55%, so you should verify that this is what the dehumidified car storage unit provides.\u00a0 This setting will ensure that your car receives optimum protection against damp air, providing your car with protection from rust, mould, and mildew.<\/p>\n

Even though most storage units will mention whether they offer dehumidified storage, you should always ask just to be sure.\u00a0 Another way to verify this information is to tour the facility before you agree to store your vehicle.\u00a0 Try to visit the unit on a day that is noticeably humid outside.\u00a0 If you walk into the unit and can tell an immediate difference in air quality, it is a good indication that a dehumidifier is present.\u00a0 This will ensure that your car is protected from the elements, and won\u2019t have any unwanted issues later.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to storing your vehicle for long periods of time, you already know how important it is to make sure your car is prepared properly.\u00a0 Once you have taken care of all the steps needed for safe car storage, you should also consider dehumidified car storage. While a heavy cover will protect your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":914,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions\/914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autovaultcarstorage.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}