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3 Questions To Consider When Getting A Home Safe

Choose a home safe that will protect your valuables.

When you own a home, home security is a top priority and while having strong door locks is a great way to ensure that security, there are other ways. One of the best tools you can use to increase security in your home is a safe. Home safes are versatile tools that can be used to store your valuables and important documents. Here are a few things to consider before getting a safe for your home.

What Size Do You Need?

Another question that gets to the same point is “What do you plan to store in it?”. Figure out what you’re planning to put in your safe so you can determine how big of a safe you need. You might be inclined to opt for a small safe, but you likely have several valuables and documents that should be kept secure. Also, make sure that you don’t make the mistake of purchasing a home safe that is too big for your home.

Is It Fireproof?

Because you’ll be storing valuable items and documents in your safe, you need to make sure that it can withstand a fire. Hopefully, your home won’t have a fire and your safe won’t have to be put to the test. If it does though, you need to have one that protects your valuables. Take a look at a safe’s fire rating before you decide to get it for your home. Ideally, you’ll want a safe that can withstand a fire for an hour.

 

What Kind Of Locks Does It Use?

When it comes to your home safe, you have options when it comes to the type of lock you’ll use. The two most common ones are electronic locks and dial locks. Each one has its own set of advantages and for maximum security, you can use a combination of the two. Regardless of which lock your safe uses, make sure you commit the code to memory.

Trust Elite Lock & Key For All Your Home Security Solutions

Elite Lock Solutions is your trusted partner in secure access to your home, business, and vehicle. From full lock installation to high-level security needs to emergency turn-key service, you can rely on our technicians to deliver premium products and services. High quality, skilled work, and prompt customer service are what you can expect when you engage us. Local to the Baltimore area, we have served Maryland for decades, including Montgomery County, Bethesda, Potomac, and Silver Spring, and are rapidly expanding to accommodate the Mid-Atlantic region. Stay up-to-date on the latest company news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can learn more about our business by visiting our website, calling us at (833) ELITE95, or by emailing us at info@elitelocksolutions.com.

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