If your radon fan is making a loud humming or whirring noise, there’s a chance that it needs replaced. Most fans last 5-10 years, with some making it up to 20. However, it’s not uncommon for them to get very loud before they finally quit. If your fan is abnormally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Akron Radon Reduction Systems’ main objective during an installation is to to remove the radon from the soils surrounding your home and discharge them above your roof-line. This technique is referred to as sub-slab depressurization (SSD). We will determine the optimal location for access (suction) points, fan installation, and exhaust. […]
Akron Radon specializes in reduction system installations. This means that we focus on reducing, or eliminating, radon within a given space. By nature, we can also test for radon concentration levels to ensure every job is completed satisfactorily. While we DO offer radon testing as a standalone service, providing mitigation […]
Akron Radon specializes in radon reduction system installations in Northeast Ohio. Each of our technicians is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health as a Radon Mitigation Tester, Radon Mitigation Specialist, or Radon Mitigation Contractor. By law, all of our testing equipment is calibrated annually by their manufacturers. We maintain […]
