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AmeriSure Home Inspection, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Tom Angelucci was great. He explained many things and did not rush. He took his time and made sure he was checking everything correctly and thoroughly which is all for the customer. He was on time and confirmed before the appointment as well as shooting a quick text to let us know that the inspection report was completed."
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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MCJ Home Inspection, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our inspector was Alan and he was, in a word, excellent. He truly went above and beyond. We highly recommend MCJ in general and Alan in particular."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

Long-term exposure increases lung cancer risks. Prolonged homestay individuals and smokers encounter heightened vulnerability and exposure concerns.

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.

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

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.

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