The world of home safes has become incredibly saturated and the sheer amount of different options and styles to choose from can be overwhelming. Chances are, you’re looking at The Liberty - Premium Home 17 because it’s a well known and popular choice for those who prioritize security, durability and functionality.
Here at NWsafe, we were thrilled when Liberty introduced this premium home safe last year and since then we’ve sold more than 20 units to homeowners just like you who are looking to protect their important documents, jewelry and irreplaceable heirlooms. Because we carry this safe, we are obviously a little biased in wanting you to buy it.
However, in this article, we are going to do our best to give you a solid and unbiased roundup of all facets of this American made home safe including the design/build quality, interior layout, and ease of use.
Liberty Premium Home Safe 17 Design and Build Quality
The Premium Home 17 was specifically designed for homeowners. Thanks to its sleek and modern appearance, it can work well in a variety of rooms, including a bedroom, closet, or home office. While it is the biggest of Liberty’s home safes, the footprint is slimmer (24.5" wide and 19" deep) than other full-size safes, giving you even more installation options.
Worried about matching it to your decor? This home safe comes in 21 different exterior colors and finishes. (High-five for customization!)
The heavy-duty steel body is built with 10-gauge steel — which has nearly 6 times the bending strength of 14 gauge steel commonly used in home safes. Additionally, it boasts a 2-hour fire rating at 1200º F, giving your valuables a strong defense against a home fire or forest fire.
Top 4 Security Features of a Premium Home Safe 17
Security is a significant highlight of the Liberty Premium Home 17. It comes equipped with several advanced security features designed to deter burglars and keep your valuables safe:
1. Locking Mechanism
The Premium Home 17 comes with either an Electronic ProLogic lock or a Sargent and Greenleaf Dial Lock. Both locks are UL-listed and highly recommended by our in-house Master Safe Technician.
2. Reinforced Door and Bolt System
The door is built with 8 Solid State™ Locking Bars — giving the safe unmatched pry resistance.
3. Slip-Clutch Mechanism
Liberty’s collar-style slip-clutch mechanism protects against forced entry. The slip-clutch mechanism is what retracts or extends the locking bars when the exterior handle is turned.
Traditional mechanisms were welded into place, causing them to break off when too much force is applied — locking you out of your safe When excess force is applied to the modern collar-style design, the mechanism simply spins — preventing forced entry, without damaging your safe.
4. Fire Protection
Featuring a 120-minute fire, the Liberty - Premium Home 17 door is equipped with a Palusol heat-activated door seal that expands during a fire to protect against smoke and heat.
The Palusol door seal is a sodium silicate material surrounded in a thermoplastic profile. When exposed to heat, the non-combustible seal foams up to five times its thickness, creating a firm seal around the door.
Customizable Interior Layout and Storage of the Premium Home 17
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The interior of the Liberty Premium Home 17 is thoughtfully designed to maximize storage capacity while maintaining organization. The adjustable shelving system allows you to customize the interior layout based on your needs.
Whether you’re storing important documents (like birth certificates, passports, and social security cards), jewelry, cash or other valuables, the shelves can be configured to accommodate items of different sizes.
The interior is lined with a soft fabric, which helps protect your delicate items from scratches. It comes standard with a light kit, making it easy to find times within your safe at all times. Additionally, the included door panel features hooks, two pistol pockets, and Liberty’s Cool Pocket.
The Cool Pocket is a relatively small file folder made our Liberty’s proprietary heat shield material. It is designed to keep the contents 50 degrees cooler than the interior of the safe during a fire. Recently, we had a customer suffer a devastating house fire that destroyed all the contents of their home, except for the $27K cash they had in the Cool Pocket within their safe.
Premium Home 17 is Extremely Easy to Use
Operating the Liberty Premium Home 17 is straightforward, especially if you select the electronic ProLogic lock. The e-lock offers the quickest access, especially if you sometimes struggle with shaky hands. That being said, many of our customers love the old-school dial lock, as they never have to worry about replacing the battery or the potential of an EMP outage.
Liberty - Premium Home 17 FAQ
Can my kids get into a Liberty - Premium Home 17?
Breaking into a Liberty - Premium Home 17 is extremely difficult. Unless you give your kids (or anyone) your combination, it’s next to impossible for them to get into your safe.
With the ProLogic Lock, once the combination has been entered wrong four times, it will go into lockout mode for 4 minutes. And for the dial lock, there are 1 million different combinations. Simply trying different combinations would take hours, if not days or weeks.
Ultimately, these locks and the sturdy design give you peace of mind that curious fingers won’t find anything you don’t want them to.
How will I get my safe into my home?
The Liberty - Premium Home Safe weighs 548 pounds. Generally, this safe is too heavy for most homeowners to safely install themselves. Our in-house delivery crews offer full-service delivery and installation, which includes:
- Safely moving your safe to the exact location you want it. (If your safe doesn’t fit where you want it, we can help you find the next best solution!)
- Leveling your safe to ensure proper door swing.
- Teaching you how to use your safe.
Where can I install a Liberty - Premium Home 17?
You can install your Liberty - Premium Home 17 practically anywhere you want, so long as you have enough floor real estate and overhead space to accommodate the height. (It’s 60.25" tall).
We regularly install these safes in second story master bedrooms and closets, without any reinforcement to a home’s floor.
These safes are also popular within a home office or even in a butler's pantry. One thing to keep in mind is that we recommend bolting your safe to the floor. This is an extra security feature that makes your Premium Home Safe more burglary resistant.
What if I can’t get my safe open?
Worried about getting locked out of your safe? The first question we ask anyone locked out of their safe with an electronic lock is, ‘When did you last replace the battery?’ Nine times out of ten, a new battery can save you from a service call. In the event that a new battery doesn’t work, our in-house Master Safe Technician can open any safe and help you regain access.
Am I Ready to Purchase a Liberty - Premium Home 17?
While we can’t slim down the number of home safes for sale on Amazon or at Costco, we hope this overview has shown you the security and flexibility offered with a Liberty - Premium Home 17. For those who want a safe that is durable and secure, offering protection against break ins and fire, this safe provides all that and more. Explore your color and lock options to find the Premium Home 17 that’s right for you.