Can you leave a TV in a storage unit?

Yes. TVs are allowed in storage units, but heat, cold, and humidity can damage them, so store it in a climate controlled unit if you can.

Check your TV’s limits. Samsung’s guide for one current model lists a storage range of -4°F to 113°F, with humidity from 5% to 95%, “non-condensing.” An LG model sold at Costco lists -4°F to 140°F. Your manual will have your model’s numbers.

Condensation is the bigger risk. Public Storage warns that “humidity can contribute to condensation and corrosion on electronic components.” A drive-up unit can swing from cold nights to hot afternoons, which is when moisture forms.

Climate control narrows the swings but doesn’t promise exact conditions. Public Storage says it “does not guarantee temperature or humidity ranges.”

To store a TV:

• Use the original box if you have it, or wrap the screen in a soft blanket.
• Keep it upright. Public Storage says “store a flat-screen TV upright.”
• Keep it off the floor.

Power can help in a damp area. A small dehumidifier needs an outlet, and most units don’t have one. If you’re storing a lot of electronics, a climate controlled unit with an outlet is worth asking about. See whether climate controlled units have outlets.