Radon Mitigation System Service

END OF SUMMER SPECIAL - ONLY $75

Radon Mitigation System Check-Up

OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Radon Controls is offering a special reduced rate (regularly $90) for our in-home system check of your existing radon mitigation system. Our service includes an inspection of your mechanical device and the air handling system components. We will ensure your system is functioning properly and that all components meet the current standards for the radon mitigation industry.

Modifications to your home may affect the performance of your radon mitigation system. A service check is highly recommended if you have had any of these things done to your home since your radon mitigation system was installed:

· Added on to the existing structure

· Changed or moved your heating /AC unit(s)

· Had the heating/AC system serviced

· Work done inside your crawl space

· Finished or remodeled your basement

Homes with 2 or more foundation types (basement, crawl space, concrete slab) may have elevated radon levels in some portions of the home even when a radon mitigation system has been installed. This could occur if limited testing was done prior to installing the radon mitigation system therefore steering the design of the system to treat only one of the foundation areas of the home, leaving one or more sources of radon entry untreated.

ASTM standards have changed. Be advised the material used for your system exhaust may not meet the current specifications. In the past, aluminum and vinyl downspout was occasionally used. This material can emit radon at the joints and often the improper sizing of these products puts significant backpressure on the fan reducing the life of the motor. Our service check can identify and offer to correct any deficiency in your system to ensure optimal performance per the current standards of the radon mitigation industry. (Most exhaust can be upgraded for $125.00)

Remember to keep you and your family safe, the EPA recommends you test your home for radon at least every 2 years even if you have a radon mitigation system currently installed. This will ensure your radon mitigation system is working properly. (Testing as low as $25.00)

If you would like to schedule a check up of your radon mitigation system or if we can answer any questions you may have, please give us a call.

CALL TODAY TO SET YOUR APPOINTMENT:

804-730-8220 Office

804-317-7094 or cjohnson@geoenvironmental.net

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Checking your Certified Contractor's work

Below is a list of basic installation requirements that your contractor should meet when installing a radon reduction system in your home. It is important to verify with your contractor that the radon mitigation standards are properly met to ensure that your radon reduction system will be effective. You can also check with your state radon office to see if there are state requirements that your contractor must meet.
Radon reduction systems must be clearly labeled. This will avoid accidental changes to the system which could disrupt its function.
The exhaust pipe(s) of soil suction systems must vent above the surface of the roof and 10 feet or more above the ground, and at least 10 feet away from windows, doors, or other openings that could allow the radon to reenter the house, if the exhaust pipe(s) do not vent at least 2 feet above these openings.

The exhaust fan must not be located in or below a livable area. For instance, it should be in an unoccupied attic of the house or outside - not in a basement!

If installing an exhaust fan outside, the contractor must install a fan that meets local building codes for exterior use.

Electrical connections of all active radon reduction systems must be installed according to local electrical codes.

A warning device must be installed to alert you if an active system stops working properly. Examples of system failure warning devices are: a liquid gauge, a sound alarm, a light indicator, and a dial (needle display) gauge. The warning device must be placed where it can be seen or heard easily. Your contractor should check that the warning device works. Later on, if your monitor shows that the system is not working properly, call a contractor to have it checked.

A post-mitigation radon test should be done within 30 days of system installation, but no sooner than 24 hours after your system is in operation with the fan on, if it has one. The contractor may perform a post-mitigation test to check his work and the initial effectiveness of the system; however, it is recommended that you also get an independent follow-up radon measurement. Having an independent tester perform the test, or conducting the measurement yourself, will eliminate any potential conflict of interest. To test the system's effectiveness, a 2-7 day measurement is recommended. Test conditions: windows and doors must be closed 12 hours before and during the test, except for normal entry/exit.

Make sure your contractor completely explains your radon reduction system, demonstrates how it operates, and explains how to maintain it. Ask for written operating and maintenance instructions and copies of any warranties.
Information in this post came from the following EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html#Checking%20Your%20Contractors%20Work