Radon Testing in Hendersonville, Asheville, North Carolina
Testing Your Home
Every home should be tested for radon regardless of where the home is located, the age of the home, or foundation type. It should be tested whether or not the home is in an area that is “prone to having radon problems.” Homes with elevated radon levels have been found in practically every county in the United States. The U.S. EPA has established that if a home or building is found to have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or higher, action should be taken to reduce it.
How to test
If you do your own in-home test, it is recommended that you use two EPA approved passive radon testing devices. Read the installed testing device instructions prior to starting the test. Be aware that any test lasting less than a week requires closed-house conditions.
Closed house conditions means keeping all windows on all levels closed, keeping doors closed except for normal entry and exit, and not operating fans or other machines which bring air in from outside (except for fans that are part of a radon reduction system, or small exhaust fans that operate for only short periods of time).
Begin closed-house conditions at least 12 hours before the start of the short-term test. Take control of your environment
Maintain closed-house conditions during the entire duration of the short term test, especially for tests less than one week in duration. Operate home heating or cooling systems normally during the test. For tests lasting less than one week, only operate air conditioning units that recirculate interior air.
The radon testing devices should be placed:
- In an area where they will not be disturbed
- At least three feet from doors and windows to the outside
- At least one foot from exterior walls
- A minimum of twenty four inches off the floor not to exceed 72 inches
- four inches away from other objects horizontally and directly above the detector
- Away from drafts and return air grilles
- 4 feet from heat, fireplaces, furnaces, and away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity
If your test results are greater than 4 pCi/L, or desire additional information you can call us 828-759-5522 or Contact Us, we will be happy to assist you or discuss the next step. Serving Hendersonville, Asheville, North Carolina.