Radon Awareness Month – Why Homeowners Should Test

January is Radon Awareness Month, and this is one of the most important reminders for homeowners every year:

Radon is real, it’s common, and you can’t detect it without testing.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, invisible gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil beneath the ground.

That part is normal — it’s happening everywhere.

The problem is when radon rises from the soil and gets pulled into your home through things like:

• cracks in basement floors

• foundation gaps

• sump pump pits

• floor drains

• crawlspaces

• openings around plumbing and utility lines

Once inside, radon can build up — especially in lower levels like basements.

Why radon matters

Radon is a long-term health risk, and it’s one of the biggest dangers because it’s completely silent.

You won’t smell it. You won’t see it. And you won’t know it’s there until you test.

Over time, breathing in radon increases the risk of lung cancer, and radon is known as the second leading cause of lung cancer, right after smoking.

And it’s not just a concern for smokers.

Even if you’ve never smoked a day in your life, radon exposure can still be dangerous.

Why January is the perfect time to test

Winter is one of the best times to test for radon because your home is sealed tighter:

• windows are closed

• furnaces are running

• airflow changes

• radon levels can build up more easily

That’s why January is Radon Awareness Month — because it’s the perfect time to stop guessing and actually get answers.

Here’s the part homeowners need to know

Radon levels don’t depend on whether your home is “nice” or “new.”

Radon can be high in:

• brand new construction

• older homes

• homes with basements

• slab homes

• crawlspaces

• homes in neighborhoods where the next house over tests low

Radon levels can vary drastically house to house, even right next door.

So you can’t assume.

Testing is the only way to know — and professional testing matters

A lot of homeowners ask:

“Should I just grab a DIY test kit?”

And while DIY kits can give a rough idea, professional radon testing gives you something homeowners actually need:

✅ Accuracy✅ Proper placement✅ Reliable monitoring✅ Clear results you can trust✅ Confidence in the number you’re using to make decisions

Because the truth is — radon results can change depending on:

• where the test is placed

• airflow in the home

• whether doors/windows are opened

• humidity and weather conditions

• how long the test runs

That’s why having it professionally tested is such a smart move.

What happens if your radon level is high?

Here’s the good news:

Radon is fixable.

If your levels come back elevated, radon mitigation systems can vent the gas safely out of the home, lowering your exposure and helping protect your family.

The whole point of Radon Awareness Month

Radon Awareness Month isn’t about fear.

It’s about awareness.

It’s about homeowners taking one simple step to protect the people inside the home — because your house should be the safest place you breathe.

If you haven’t tested your home, now is the time.

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