| Before you conduct a home radon test there are a | | | | and occupied. Anywhere that people could live in. |
| few important things you want to keep in mind. | | | | Now it is best to always test multiple areas of the |
| Below I will teach you what to do to get the most | | | | home to get the most accurate results. |
| accurate results when conducting a home radon test. | | | | A good rule of thumb is the lower you are in the |
| See, I am a certified home inspector from Western | | | | home, the higher levels you will find on the test. |
| PA and below you will read a few techniques that I | | | | When you set up the test, be sure to place your |
| use when I conduct DEP certified Radon testing. | | | | canisters or device about 30 inches above the |
| If your going to conduct a home radon test, you'll | | | | ground. I usually set my tests on a "tv dinner tray" or |
| get the best results by achieving "closed home" | | | | something of similar height. Also as far away from |
| conditions. What this means is you shut all doors, | | | | windows and doors as possible. Every time these are |
| windows and applicable vents in the home. Try to | | | | opened fresh air enters the room and displaces |
| get the least amount of air moving as possible. This | | | | Radon particles. |
| includes not using the furnace or air-conditioners if | | | | Also, I always conduct tests in multiples. This is the |
| possible. With people living in homes that they are | | | | scientific way and I like to see averages. I suggest |
| testing...this usually is not practical. | | | | doing son as well...that is the best way to get the |
| It's best to get as close as possible to closed home | | | | most accurate results. |
| conditions. | | | | I hope this home safety article helps you conduct a |
| Once the home is closed up (no windows or doors | | | | smarter radon test. |
| opening) for at least 24 hours and the air is stagnant, | | | | Follow these above tips and you will get the most |
| I find the lowest "livable" area of the home. This | | | | accurate results in your home radon testing. |
| means the basement if it possibly could be finished | | | | |