January Is National Radon Action Month | Air Comfort HVAC

Did you know that January is National Radon Action Month? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is odorless, tasteless, and invisible. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of radon, since long-term exposure to high levels of this gas can be hazardous to your health. Air Comfort HVAC is not only your comfort specialist–we are your healthy air expert too, so we want to help you make sense of the steps you can take to protect your family from radon poisoning at home.

For the purposes of this post, we’re going to talk about what can be done if your home contains high levels of radon. You can learn more about the health risks of radon from the EPA.

First and foremost, test your home for radon.
Both the EPA and the Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the US get tested for radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive–learn more.

Opt for professional radon mitigation.
Most commonly, radon reduction method use a vent pipe system and fan to pull radon from beneath the house and vents it back outdoors where it will not be concentrated to toxic levels.

Seal cracks and openings in the foundation to limit the flow of radon into your home.
Sealing your home is helpful in a couple ways–it reduces the loss of heat or conditioned air, while also reducing the amount of radon gas that can enter your home.

Improve ventilation of your home.
Radon tends to accumulate in buildings which lack adequate ventilation. Natural ventilation methods, like open windows and doors can only help reduce radon in the air for as long as the window or door is open. However, your healthy air experts at Air Comfort HVAC can offer helpful solutions to permanently improve ventilation.

Add an air cleaner.
Air cleaners help ensure that you are breathing in healthy air at home. We can help you select the right model for your environment to help improve your indoor air quality and reduce toxins.

This year, you can make your home happier and healthier than ever with the help of Air Comfort HVAC. We’re here to create a better indoor environment for your whole family. Visit our website today to learn more about our clean air services.