Radon mitigation is an essential process for homeowners in Akron, Ohio. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is found in soil and rocks, and it can seep into your home through cracks and gaps in the foundation. Exposure to high levels of radon is a significant health risk, […]
Since radon is coming from the dirt below your basement floor, it would make sense that sealing any air-passageways between the sub-slab and basement air will help reduce radon levels. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In several studies, sealing of cracks and sump lids reduced radon for about 1/2 day. […]
This article was provided courtesy of DeSantis Property Management For landlords, one of the biggest issues in operating a rental is the constant possibility of legal liability from renters bringing lawsuits. As a landlord, you must be fully aware of the different issues that pose a risk to the […]
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) An HRV is simply a dual intake/exhaust fan that exchanges heat (energy) between the intake and exhaust. In other words, it allows you to exchange the air in a home without losing all of the heat (or air conditioned air) as you exhaust the old, stale […]
Like any other machine, radon mitigation fans will eventually stop working. According to industry manufacturers, the average life expectancy of a radon fan is 11 years. We’ve replaced some that are as young as 6 or 7 years old, and others that have been running 24/7 for almost 20 years! […]
Although our name is “Akron Radon Reduction Systems”, we work all over NE Ohio. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of calls from Canton Ohio…but this is not a surprise. If you look at the EPA‘s map of radon zones, you’ll see that Stark County is Zone 3 (most likely […]
Very often, we are asked to reduce radon levels in a home involved in a real estate transaction. All Radon Mitigation Specialists in OH are held to different standards for real-estate transactions than for “self-motivated home dwellers”. The reason is simple – time! If you are reading this article, there’s […]
Earlier this month, we completed a radon mitigation installation which dropped a previous radon test of 9.0 pCi/L to less than 1.0 pCi/L in Cuyahoga Falls. Below, you’ll see the process by which we evaluated and completed the job! After designing the system (layout, location, electrical access etc), we […]
Since our pricing structure depends on the number of access points (suction points) we must install, you probably want to know how we determine the appropriate number of access points! Like everything else in radon mitigation, there’s no simple answer. We can, however, explain how to get a good idea […]
One of the most common questions we get is “Why isn’t there a cap or elbow on the pipe outside? Won’t rain get in?” Everybody wonders the same thing, and it makes perfect sense! The answer though, is not so straight-forward. The MAIN reason we don’t put a cap or […]
Akron Radon Reduction Systems is NE Ohio’s #1 radon mitigation specialist. We custom-design every system to meet our clients’ needs. If, for example, you don’t want the 4″ PVC pipe exposed on the exterior of your home, we’ll perform an “interior install”. In this type of mitigation system, the fan […]
We recently had the pleasure of attending a 16 hour class and certification program sponsored by the University of Minnesota and NRPP-AARST. A primary focus point of this continuing education class was the difference between radon testing protocols for real estate transactions vs. testing for the general public (aka a […]
Radon mitigation is the process by which we reduce radon levels in a building. Below are several images of Akron Radon’s reduction (or mitigation) system installations. For a detailed look at how it’s done, read our new page titled “Radon Mitigation”. For a definition of radon mitigation and all of […]
Akron Radon Reduction Systems was founded on core principles that every customer will appreciate. We offer proficient, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for radon reduction in the home. Proficient: All of our technicians have undergone extensive training as required by the Ohio Department of Health. They are licensed Radon Mitigation Specialists, […]
There are a lot of uncommon words, abbreviations and scientific references involved in radon mitigation & testing. Here are some definitions and explanations to help as you continue your research: “Action Level” – The EPA has defined 4.0 pCi/L as the ‘action level’, or point at which radon reduction or […]
