How Do Radon Test Kits Work?
Why Test for Radon Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is harmful to humans. Yet many homes and buildings have high levels of radon in them without the owners knowing it. The U.S. Environmental Detection Agency and U.S. surgeon general recommend that all floors below the third be tested for radon. Most homes will be fine, and a simple test will prove it. Choice of Radon Test Radon is measured in Picocuries per liter of air, or pCi/L. If you get a reading of 4 pCi/L or higher, you may have a radon problem. There are two types of tests done to determine this level. Short-term testing takes 2 to 90 days depending on the type of device used. Long-term testing takes longer than 90 days. Short-term Testing Most tests are short term. However, these tests can’t give you a good year-round average measurement of the radon in your home. But they can give you an indication that there might be a problem. Windows and exterior doors should be kept closed as much as possible during the test. With
