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Advance Look Building Inspections & Environmental Testing
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Very prompt service . Very Kind and Professional at taking the time to educate to me about the test and findings and factors of all the test he preformed. A very very kind man. I would recommend this services to all . Thank you"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Radon Rescue 911
3.5(
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"My efforts to find a reasonable and effective person was fulfilled. We needed radon testing for a move out from our home. Tyson is the man who took on this task. He was very professional and easy to work with. He did the job, got the info to us and our realtor in a timely manor. I would recommend Radon911 to any an all homeowners who need this testing done."
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

The lifespan of a radon mitigation system depends on the type of system and its maintenance. With proper care, a system can last for many decades. Passive systems tend to last longer as they have fewer components that require replacement. Active systems, which have more moving parts like fans, generally have a shorter lifespan. For instance, water filtration devices and active pressurization systems require more frequent maintenance. While the system as a whole is durable, the radon fan in an active system typically has a lifespan of 5 to 10 years and will need to be replaced. As long as the fan is working, the mitigation system should function correctly.

The soil beneath your house is most likely what’s causing an increased level of radon. This is because soil holds radioactivity for a long time and it’s also what most buildings are built on. Another common source of radon is water from a source that hasn’t been through periodic radon tests, such as well water. Over time, the radon from the soil can inhabit other parts of your house like the foundation or plumbing.

Your radon fan needs to operate 24/7 to be effective. The only time the fan isn't operating is during its replacement. Radon levels in the home can increase within hours if the fan stops working or something obstructs the stack vent. Fortunately, radon systems require no downtime maintenance between fan changes.

No level of radon is technically safe, but since it is present everywhere, complete avoidance is impossible. The average radon level in homes across the United States is 1.3 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking preventative measures if your home's radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L or higher.

If your home has a sump pit, you can integrate it with a radon mitigation system. You can accomplish this by sealing the pump cover with an airtight lid that accommodates radon vent pipes and sump pump hoses. This allows the vent pipe to redirect the radon gas outside of your home.

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