Radon Test Kits

Testing for radon is important, especially if you have never tested for radon before, you are buying a new home, you have made major structural renovations to your home or if you've just installed a new heating or central air conditioning unit.  Also, it is recommended that every home be retested for radon every 2 - 5 years.

Short-term:

These tests measure radon levels for 2-7 days and are often used to make an initial assessment of radon levels inside a home. Remember to follow the instructions that come with the kit!

short-term test

Long-term:
These tests determine the average concentration for a minimum of 90 days.  Long-term tests are the best way to estimate the average amount of radon in a home during the year, so they are often used for retesting a home if the initial, short-term test results in a value of over 4 pCi/L.  Again, remember to follow the instructions that come with the kit!

long-term test

Radon test kits usually cost between $5 and $25 dollars, depending on the type of kit (short-term tests are generally less expensive than long-term tests) and can be purchased at many hardware or home supply stores.

images from http://weheartminnesota.com/2011/06/22/radon-the-invisible-gangsta/ and http://www.radonzone.com/alpha-track-test-kit.html
information from http://www.health.state.mn.us/