We’re in the age of electronics. As American’s we’re only going to be storing more and more. It’s important that we all learn how to store them properly. Many people store old VCR’s and VHS tapes in storage, climate controlled or not and it becomes dust ridden and unusable. With these storage tips, you can store your electrical items in storage for long term and come back to find them in the same pristine condition they were before.
How To Store Electronics – Tips & Tricks
Now that you’ve decided to move all if not most of your electronics into storage, it is essential to make sure that they are packed correctly, so we’re going to teach you how to store electronics. Once you do that, it is also equally important to make sure that the electronics are safely stored in the storage unit.
In this article, we will cover the right way to pack and store your electronics in any size or type of storage unit.
Tips on How To Store Electronics List
Learning how to store electronics can be a bit tricky. It’s important to note that you’ll want to take careful consideration when packing your electronics like computers, I-pads, and other items that store personal information. You will want to back it all up before leaving in long term storage.
Tip 1: Round-Up The Original Packaging
Tip 2: Packing Electronics in Moving Boxes
Tip 3: Back up any data on your computers, IPads and Phones.
Tip 5: Preparing Smaller Size Electronics for Storage
Tip 6: Preparing Large Electronics for Storage
Tip 1: Round-Up The Original Packaging
The original box and packaging play a huge role in keeping your electronics safe. After all, that’s what kept it safe when it was stored in a warehouse for so long before you purchased it. Sure, packaging takes up space, but the cardboard cut-outs and the thick foam inserts are meant to keep the device safe.
If the original boxes aren’t available, you can use moving boxes coupled with some foam to pack the items safely.
Tip 2: Packing Electronics in Moving Boxes
Using moving boxes is the next best thing. These should be able to house electronics of all sizes from small to medium. Though medium size boxes work best, you can also get a couple of large boxes. Make sure that the boxes are thick and not flimsy.
You will also need to use packing paper, bubble wrap, some zip ties, and packing tape. Cords and wires can be kept organized with colored labels.
Tip 3: Back Up Electronic Data
Prior to storing your goods, you should back up your music, pictures and documents on an external hard drive. You never know when you will need this data so downsizing to an external hard drive will save you the room of a clunky computer.
Not backing up you data could leave you without the information the devices you’re storing in storage contain. Family photos wont be lost if you follow our instructions properly.
Tip 4: Preparing Smaller Size Electronics for Storage
You will want to start by removing all the volatile parts like batteries and ink cartridges. Removing these is important because if they are stored at the wrong temperature, it can cause an explosion, or the ink can spill.
You will then want to roll the electrical devices or appliances in a sheet of bubble wrap. Use some tape to secure the bottom and the top of the bubble wrap to the device. Then place that in its original box along with all the other devices. If the original packaging isn’t available, then they can just as easily be put in a small box. However, make sure that there is minimum moment between the items in your box.
Tip 5: Preparing Large Electronics for Storage
Larger items like fridges, televisions, and home theaters will require extra care. Also, each item has to be prepared for storage slightly differently.
Televisions, and Stereos, etc.: Wrap all items in some professional packaging material. You can also use some good storage pads. All material you use to pack should be soft to ensure that it does not rub against the item and scratch it. You should also read the manufacturer’s recommendation for storage temperature.
Fridges and Deepfreezes: Make sure to remove all the food and then defrost the fridge. It also needs to be cleaned. When in storage, the door should be left open to avoid the build-up of mildew and mold.
Conclusion
When storing electronics in your storage unit, make sure that they are in a place that’s safe. Ideally, you don’t want to store them in an overhead shelf or under something large which could fall on top of it.