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Help4Radon.com does not offer radon testing. We believe this would pose a conflict of interest. For a radon removal contractor to also test for the presence of radon – they might have an incentive to find higher levels than do actually exist. However, we do offer inspection services to identify how the radon is entering your home (once you have tested and found it is present), and we are happy to recommend testing firms.

Why Do You Need to Test for Radon?

a. Radon Has Been Found In Homes All Over the U.S.

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.

Any home can have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. In fact, you and your family are most likely to get your greatest radiation exposure at home. That is where you spend most of your time.

Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level (4 pCi/L or more). Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes throughout Tennessee.

There are three methods of testing for radon: short term testing, long term testing, and radon-in water testing. Test kits can be found at home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes, or you may order a kit directly from the selection on this page.

Short-Term Testing:

This method is the quickest way to test. Short-term tests remain in your home for as little as two (2) days to 90 days depending on the device. “Charcoal canister”, “alpha track”, “electret ion chamber”, “continuous monitors”, and “charcoal liquid scintillation” detectors are most commonly used for short-term testing. Because radon levels tend to vary from day to day and season to season, a short-term test is less likely than a long-term test to tell you your year-round average radon level. If you need results quickly, however, a short-term test followed by a second short-term test may be used to decide whether to fix your home. 

Radon Inspection Self-Testing Recommendations for Home Owners

* For 12 hours before a radon inspection test, keep windows and doors closed.
* No testing in severe storms, in high winds and fluctuating barometric pressure.
* House fans or fireplaces should not be used.
* Room air conditioners need to recirculate the room air, not remove it.
* The furnace, central air and air exchanger (HRV) need to be running normally.
* Use the lowest level of the home for testing, in a well used room.
* Keep the test away from drafts, high heat, direct sun and high humidity.

Do it Yourself Test Kits:

Product Name: Short Term Radon Test Kit
Long Description: Used for the initial screening of a home for Radon gas. Can also be used to assess the performance of a Radon Mitigation system. The test device must remain undisturbed for 48 to 96 hours under closed house conditions. Kit includes a single liquid scintillation test device, instructions, and laboratory analysis. First class return postage is provided.
Model # CLS 100i.  Please Note: This is Not the Correct Radon Test Kit for New Jersey Residents.

 

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Product Name: New Jersey Short Term Radon Test Kit.   

* Includes pre-addressed postage paid return shipping box, NJ processing fee and lab test results.
* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has verified this product for accurate radon measurement. NELAP, NEHA & NRPP listed. This test kit is for homeowner use only.
* Place two test kits side by side, and leave the third kit unopened. Test Kits must remain undisturbed for 48 to 96 hours under closed house conditions.
* Used for the initial screening of a home for Radon gas and assess the performance of a Radon Mitigation System.
* AccuStar Labs is a certified National Radon Proficiency Program laboratory registered with the National Environmental Health Association and is registered with every US state that requires registration for Radon testing.

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How to Test for Radon:

For do-it-your-selfers, test kits to measure radon in air and water are easy to use and available at many hardware and home improvement stores and through the Internet. Most test kits include a test device, instructions, and laboratory analysis, with a postage-paid mailer included to send the device to the laboratory for analysis. Be sure the laboratory that manufactures and analyzes the test is certified to do so. Or you might choose to hire a certified radon measurement professional. 

Real Estate Transaction Test Kit:  Normally involves our Short Term Radon Test Kit with two testing vials. Kit includes two LS test devices, instructions, and laboratory analysis. First Class return postage is provided. Product 2xCLS-100i. Please Note: These Test Kits are Not Valid in New Jersey.

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Radon in Water:

For homes with the main water supply coming from a well source, radon can enter the house during showering and other water-intensive activities. Often the culprit after standard mitigation systems prove to have little effect on radon levels.

Radon-in Water, Do-it Yourself Test Kits:

Product Name: Radon in Water Test Kit
Long Description: Radon in water may contribute to the level of Radon in your air. Testing the Radon level in your water is reccommended if you have a private well. Kit includes a specialized water sample collection vial, instructions, and laboratory analysis. First class return postage is provided.
by RadonAway. Not available in New Jersey. Call Accustar at 888-480-8812 for NJ Kits and prices.

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Long-Term Testing:

Long-Term tests remain in your property for more than 90 days. “Alpha track” and “electret” detectors are commonly used for this type of testing. A long-term test will give you a reading that is more likely to tell you your home’s year-round average radon level than a short-term test.

Long-Term, Do-it Yourself Test Kits:

Product Name: Alpha Track Test Kit (Single)
Long Description: The AT-100 Long Term Alpha Track Kit from AccuStar Labs was rated #1 by a leading national consumer advocacy group. This kit includes a single device, instructions, laboratory analysis and postage. According to the EPA, a long-term test is the best way to determine your exposure to Radon during different seasons and living conditions in your home. Closed house conditions are not necessary during a long term test. Leave the test device(s) exposed for 91 days to 12 months under normal living conditions.
Model # AT 100. Please Note: This Test Kit is Not Valid in New Jersey.

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Product Name: New Jersey Long-term Radon Test Kit.

* Rated #1 Long-Term Test Kit by a Leading National Consumer Advocacy Group.
* Includes pre-addressed postage paid return shipping box, NJ processing fee and lab test results.
* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has verified this product for accurate radon measurement. NELAP, NEHA & NRPP listed. This test kit is for homeowner use only.
* Used for long term measurements lasting 3-12 months. A long-term test is the best way to determine your exposure to Radon during different seasons and living conditions in your home.
* Two Canisters should be placed side by side and exposed exposed to the air people breathe. The third canister must remained unopened.