When it comes to home security, a safe is one of the best investments you can make. Safes come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of features that can fit any budget. But with so many options available, how do you know which safe is right for you? Here are five things you should consider before buying the best home safe for your needs.
Portability/Security.
Depending on what you want to store, you might want your safe to be bolted to the floor or the wall or be fully portable. If the primary purpose is to protect items from theft, look for a safe you can bolt to the floor or wall and preferably one that is heavy, to make it difficult for a thief to walk off with it.
Resistances.
Some safes are waterproof and fireproof, which can be critical if you live in an area where flooding is a concern or if you have irreplaceable documents. Be sure to check for electrical safety ratings if these are important to you.
Lock Type.
Home safes may have combination locks, key locks, fingerprint scanning, digital keypads, or a combination thereof. It’s great to have a safe with a backup entry method because each lock type has pros and cons, and if there are two ways you can get in, you can minimize these drawbacks.
Capacity.
This refers to the amount of space inside, of course. It is typically measured in cubic feet, and it will give you a sense of what sort of items you can fit inside and the general layout. It’s important to look at the dimensions of the safe to see if it will accommodate your valuables.
Price.
Safes can cost anywhere from $30 to $50 for a small one for jewelry or other valuables, to $300 to $500 for larger ones. Safes that are fireproof and waterproof with high-tech lock and entry systems, such as biometric fingerprint scanning, usually cost more than similarly sized basic options.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading! We hope that this article has helped to educate you on the different features and factors to consider when purchasing a safe for your home.
Armed with this knowledge, you are now in a much better position to find the perfect safe for your needs and budget. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or need help finding the right safe for your home. We have decades of locksmith and safe experience at Smith’s Lock and Safe in Lomita. We are looking forward to helping you.