What type Radon Test is best?
• Charcoal Absorption Canister: This is the most common radon test available and usually the least expensive. Testing consists of a charcoal-filled canister which is left in the home for a period of two to seven days. Then the test is sealed and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The lab will usually mail the result back to you within one week. This testing method is relatively inexpensive and reliable if done properly. However, it can take up to three weeks from the start of the test until the result is received. • Continuous Monitors: These devices are among the more expensive radon tests available but have several distinct advantages. Continuous monitors sample air over a minimum two-day period and can produce hourly radon readings. In addition to the test result being immediately available upon test completion, the hour-by-hour test result can be analyzed to check for unusual air patterns in the house. This test is often chosen by people buying a house to make sure the “closed buil
