Radon and Sump Pumps: How Sump Pits Let Radon In — and How to Fix It
Here is a connection most homeowners never make: radon and sump pumps are directly related, and the sump pit in your basement floor may be the single largest radon entry point in your entire home. That open hole does exactly what it was designed to do — connect your basement to the wet soil beneath […]
What Does pCi/L Mean? Radon Measurement Explained
If you have just received a radon test result, your first question is probably: what does pCi/L mean, and is my number bad? The short version: pCi/L stands for picocuries per liter, the standard American unit for measuring how much radioactive radon gas is in your air. The number tells you how many radioactive decay […]
Radon Mitigation System Making Noise? Causes and Fixes
A radon mitigation system making noise is one of the most common calls we get from Des Moines homeowners — and the good news is that most of those sounds are either completely normal or inexpensive to fix. The trick is knowing which is which. A soft, steady hum means your system is doing its […]
Can Radon Cause Headaches, Dizziness, or Fatigue?
If you have been getting headaches at home and wondering, can radon cause headaches, here is the honest answer most websites will not give you: radon almost certainly is not the culprit. Radon is a radioactive gas, and its danger is real — but it works silently over years, not through headaches, dizziness, or tiredness […]