Airthings Corentium Home Radon Detector
We are in an old farmhouse remodel in Middleton, Idaho. I wanted to show you the importance of checking radon levels in basements or crawl spaces. Determining if you need to install a radon mitigation system is crucial. We use an Airthings Corentium Home radon detector for that.
How It Works
If you look closely at the Airthings Corentium device, it displays the average radon levels in this home. The long-term average reading is 1.18. The short-term average for the past seven days is 1.51, and the one-day short-term average is 0.56. Yesterday, the level was only 0.56.
These readings tend to rise during the winter. I’ve seen them go as high as three, but they fluctuate, and the long-term average tends to decrease over time.
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Understanding Radon Readings
On the back of the device, there’s a guide: for readings between zero and two, you should continue to monitor. For levels between two and four, ventilate and monitor. You must contact a professional for continuous monitoring if the level exceeds four.
Installing a radon system in your home, even passive, is a good practice. Adding a vent to pull air out actively can also be beneficial.
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