Choosing and Using a Radon Test Kit
Placing a radon test kit in your home is a simple and effective way to ensure you and your family’s safety, and you can do so for under $20. HomeAire’s store features a variety of AccuStar brand radon testing kits to best suit your needs. We’ve included a bit of information below to help you choose which kit is right for you, and to help you better understand why it’s important to have one in your home.
What is in a Radon Test Kit?
Since radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless, there are no symptoms that you will be able to watch for until it is too late. While some areas are more actively promoting radon testing than others, it’s in everyone’s best interest to make sure that their home is safe to breathe and live in, and that starts with a radon test kit. When ordering a radon test kit, there are a few different types. You may receive a Radon in Water test kit which involves taking a water sample in a vial. You might also order a short or long-term test device that measure radon levels in your air. Short term kits take only a couple of days, and long term kits can stay put for up to a few months. All kits come with instructions that will help you accurately analyze the level of radon in your home. HomeAire has a selection of AccuStar radon test kits available for you for less than $20, including lab analysis – a small price to pay for ensuring your air quality safety!
How do I use a Radon Test Kit?
You’re welcome to purchase and implement your own radon test kit, or you may wish to have a certified radon professional do it for you. Kits come with detailed instructions and are easy to use if you follow them carefully. You may have read our previous blog entry, Radon Testing in Your Home, which goes into further details about how radon concentration is measured what different amounts mean for your family’s health.
Always be sure to install your radon test kit in a frequently used room of your house that is as close to the foundation as possible. This could be your basement (if you use it frequently. It doesn’t matter if it’s finished or unfinished), or it could be a home office or living room on the first floor. Since radon gas originates in the soil beneath your home, placing the test kit closest to the source will yield the most accurate results. Be sure to avoid high-moisture areas like bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms, and closets or hallways. Generally, you will affix the kit to your wall and leave it there. It’s that simple! If you have a radon in water test kit, you will collect a small sample of water and follow the instructions for lab results included with the kit.
Still have questions?
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