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Customer reviews for SentrySafe EF4738E Fire-Resistant and Water-Resistant Safe with Digital Lock, 4.70 Cu. ft. for
SentrySafe EF4738E Fire-Resistant and Water-Resistant Safe with Digital Lock, 4.70 Cu. ft.
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311 ratings262 reviews
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Feb 22, 2025
NeverAgainBuyingSentry
1 out of 5 stars review

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Misleading - Not Really Waterproof

Very disappointed that the only way for this safe to meet its “waterproof” claim is to bolt it to the floor using the washers provided to cover the holes in the bottom. Even then, there are holes in the rear that are not covered, so water will still enter. The manual claims that the safe is sealed so well that it traps moisture inside, so you should never remove the desiccant pack and things that should not get wet from retained moisture should be sealed in ANOTHER container before being put in the safe. How is it that this thing can retain moisture when it has four open holes in the casing?

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Sorry for your experience. The safe is rated water resistant according to the specs up to 12 inches for 72 hours. The holes on this closer to 20-24 inches You must also bolt the safe using the included rubberized washers in order for it to be water resistant. We recommend an additional layer of protection to help with moisture, along with airing out once a month. If you have additional questions please feel free to give us a call at 800-828-1438. Sentry Safe Customer Service

Mar 20, 2019
Safe Guy
4 out of 5 stars review

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Good safe but issues

Good size for my needs. Others have complained door was loose when closed by 1/4". This safe has a tight fit that does not let locking handle go all the way to down position. Must put some pressure on door to fully lock hopeful with time the door will close easier. Main complaint as others have indicated is the carpeting has a bad smell. I had to leave in garage for six days with a fan blowing into safe to get the odor down to where it is tolerable. This odor is similar to new carpets, mattresses, etc.

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Sep 18, 2024
doodabug
4 out of 5 stars review

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EF473E Safe Review

THE BAD: originally scheduled a delivery date, but was cancelled. never told me about the next scheduled delivery date....they just showed up. fortunately, i was at the house. poor communication. also, the 'seal' on the right side of the inside of the door is a bit torn off. don't know if that will affect performance. THE GOOD: seems strong & sturdy. love the key to open the safe incase the keypad/batteries fail. seems to be worth the money.

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Mar 29, 2022
VillaRicaDAWG
2 out of 5 stars review

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Arrived brand new smelling like mildew…

The safe arrived smelling like mildew inside and I’m not sure what to do about it. I didn’t realize it until I had gone through the laborious task of getting it up two flights of stairs and into the chosen spot. It’s too much work to remove it and attempt to exchange it. Very disappointed…

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We are sorry for the experience with your safe and thank you for your feedback. I will pass it along to our quality team. If you would like to discuss further, please call 1-800-828-1438 and we'll be happy to assist you. Sentry Safe Customer Service

May 13, 2021
Tim88
4 out of 5 stars review

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Excellent value at this price point

A great value at this price point. Meets all my needs as a homeowner. Fire & water proof, roomy interior with metal adjustable shelves, electronic keypad worked perfectly on the first try. After a ton of research I feel I picked the best safe for the money. I am very happy with my purchase!

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Jan 21, 2022
PuddinTane
1 out of 5 stars review

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Horribly Poor Craftsmanship

Horrible Craftsmanship! The inside felt lining is a mess, a lot of loose pieces! None of the 12 screws holding shelf brackets were tight and all are at an angle, they will not go in straight or tighten. Where is quality control? Very over priced for workmanship and quality of this safe!

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We are sorry for the experience with your safe and thank you for your feedback. I will pass it along to our quality team. We would love the opportunity to make it better for you. If you could please call 1-800-828-1438 and we'll be happy to discuss some options. Sentry Safe Customer Service

Jan 4, 2023
JADF
4 out of 5 stars review

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Very good safe.

Overall after a few days of ownership, a solid safe made in China. Be aware that the safe is not considered "water resistant" without bolting it to a floor using their supplied hardware and rubber lined washers. The lag bolts supplied were too small for their specified bit for concrete so double check everything is good from the factory before you drill into the floor.

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Jul 19, 2019
laquinta
3 out of 5 stars review

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early to say

It's hard for me to say what I think yet I just got it out of the box 2 days ago, did get the batteries in and opened the door once and haven't touched it sense. So to some it up Batteries went in door open, its got a door its got a lock so far so good.

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We appreciate your feedback. SentrySafe stands behind the quality and workmanship of our products with a manufacturing warranty, after-fire replacement program (Fire-resistant safes), and a superior US based customer service team. For questions about our products, please contact us at 1-800-828-1438

Apr 13, 2020
Jpietrolungo
5 out of 5 stars review

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Looks sturdy safe and fir resistant .

Overall looks great and a good value. One issue the directions for setting up entry passwords not East to follow as the location of factory unchangeable code needed yo set personal code not well elucidated. Once you figure that, very easy to set up and use.

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Feb 3, 2025
Kishor kanti Basak
3 out of 5 stars review

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Lock handle to check.

Hi good morning, this is kishor here , I have problem with lock handle. It's not working well , once try to open very hard to open, once close handle can come till 60 degree not 90 degree, I changed battaries , still same . Please ask your team to check for me. Thank you.

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We are sorry for the experience with your safe and thank you for your feedback. I will pass it along to our quality team. We would love the opportunity to make it better for you. If you could please call 1-800-828-1438 and we will be happy to discuss some options. Sentry Safe Customer Service