The presence of elevated Radon levels in home breathing air is a common health concern in the Northern Illinois area. Radon gas is created when Uranium present in local soils decays. Radon gas is odorless, tasteless, colorless, and inert. It can be present in elevated levels in homes of any age or construction-type. Common entry points for Radon gas in homes include cracks in foundation walls and floor slabs, poorly sealed pipe penetrations, drainage tiles and pipes, and sumps. Once in the home, Radon gas can collect and concentrate in basements, crawl spaces and other low-lying, closed spaces. Ventilation systems and air draw can easily transport radon gas to other parts of the home. Over time, Radon can build-up to dangerous levels. As human beings are exposed to elevated levels of Radon over a period of years, it can have a significant and detrimental effect on health, particularly in the form of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set a maximum threshold of 4 pico curies (4 pCi) per liter as a safe level of Radon in breathing air.

According to the U.S.E.P.A. Radon has been found in homes in all 50 states, certain U.S. areas are more susceptible than others, but no location is immune. Almost half of the homes located in Will County have radon levels above the threshold levels. To see the State of Illinois' assessment of Radon risks by Illinois County and zip code, click on ILLINOIS RADON RISK.

Does the home you own, or the home you're planning on purchasing, have a dangerous Radon level? The only way to know for sure is to have a home Radon test. We believe that homeowners and buyers should be well-informed regarding the Radon risk in their area, and determine whether a Radon test is desirable. Please be aware that the Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) both recommend that every dwelling in the United States be tested for Radon. Check My Radon offers Chicago area home buyers and home sellers prompt, professional, Illinois-licensed Radon testing using state of the art continuous radon monitors.

If your home tests high, Radon mitigation systems are very effective in reducing residential Radon levels. Radon mitigation systems can cost between $700 and $2500, according to the EPA. If, as a home-buyer, you choose to test for Radon before purchasing your home, and elevated Radon levels are discovered, it may be incumbent upon the home-seller to bear the cost of an installed mitigation system. Call Check My Radon for all your Radon testing needs, or to obtain a list of Illinois-licensed Radon mitigators.

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The Pro Series3 Home Radon Monitor

Guaranteed Lowest Price $119.95

• The Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector is the only radon gas detector on the market designed for use by the homeowner. This detector allows the homeowner to monitor the radon levels in their home by displaying short-term and long-term averages.

Features:

• Numeric LED display range of .1 to 999.9 shows the level of radon gas in pCi/L.
• Short-term reading displays the average radon levels over the past 7 days.  
• Long-term reading displays the average radon levels since powered-up or last reset with a maximum reading time of 5 years.  
• Upon initial power-up, short-term and long-term readings will display after the first 48 hours.
• Audible alarm sounds if the long-term average reaches 4 pCi/L or greater or the short-term average stays above 4 pCi/L for 30 consecutive days.
• Samples air continuously with the display updated every hour.
• Conducts a failsafe self-test every 24 hours with an error code displayed if there is a failure.
• Menu button controls 4 functions.
  1. Switch between the short-term and long-term display, indicated by a green LED illuminated next to the S or L .
  2. Conduct a manual test of the detector.
  3. Mute or reactivate the audible alarm if the detector is in an alarm state.
  4. Clear and reset the memory of the detector to begin new readings.
• 10’ power cord allows user to locate detector away from walls, windows and doors.
• One year warranty.
• Only $119.95 

Radon Facts:

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, accounting for over 21,000 deaths annually.

Radon can occur in both new construction homes as well as older homes.

Radon levels can easily be reduced in the home.