Are pro-lab radon tests accurate?

To find out if radon gas is a problem in your home or office, you must conduct a radon test! The PRO-LAB Radon Gas Test Kit is the most accurate and reliable radon test kit available for checking the level of radon gas in your home or office.

Is a 48 hour radon test accurate?

“Short-term radon test kits are not effective in measuring radon gas exposure: Findings show radon tests of less than 90 days are imprecise up to 99 percent of the time.” ScienceDaily.

What can skew radon test results?

Rain, thunderstorms and high wind can also have an affect on radon testing results. Radon readings have been known to go down when the outdoor wind speeds increase during periods of high humidity. When the seasons change such as fall to winter, radon testing can be affected.

What is the most accurate radon test?

The good news is that radon test kits are very affordable and easy to use. The best radon test kit is the AccuStar Radon Test Kit. This kit is easy to use, accurate and includes quick-arriving results.

Does radon level fluctuate?

Radon levels are constantly changing – hourly, daily, and seasonal fluctuations are all common. There are many different factors contributing to radon levels, but essentially, changes in the air pressure inside and outside your home affect the radon levels of your home.

Are radon levels higher in the basement?

Also, once the windows, doors, or vents are closed, the radon concentration returns to the previous level within hours according to EPA studies. FACT: Its concentration is usually the highest in basements, simply because it emanates out of the soil through the basement.

What is the average radon level in homes?

about 1.3 pCi/L
The average indoor radon level is estimated to be about 1.3 pCi/L, and about 0.4 pCi/L of radon is normally found in the outside air. The U.S. Congress has set a long-term goal that indoor radon levels be no more than outdoor levels.

What is radon gas testing?

Radon tests measure radon levels in picocuries per liter of air. Whatever your test results, there are things you can do to fix your radon problem and reduce levels to an acceptable amount of picocuries.