Radon Fan Kits: We Solved Your Problem
Overview
Being in business for over 20 years, we have seen the way technology, shopping, and products have all changed. But one thing that certainly hasn’t changed is the need to mitigate radon in households. In a time where people are more aware about their personal health than ever before, there is one danger that is continually overlooked. For those of you who ask, “What is radon?”, radon is a deadly, soil-based gas that seeps into households without a sign, killing pets and claiming over 21,000 lives a year. Our 5 senses are unable to pick up any signs of its presence, and due to the psychology of the brain, we don’t view it as a perceivable threat. In a society that is grounded on a “seeing is believing” mindset, it’s crucial to inform innocent home owners about the invisible killer we know as radon. Hospitals receive top of the line equipment to save lives, it’s time you do too. Festa AMG radon fans are the best radon fans in the radon mitigation industry. German engineered motors paired with housings hand-made in the U.S.A, make for a product of high quality, proven reliability, and a piece of equipment you’ll be proud to install. Similar to a car, a radon fan is the “engine” of a system. It doesn’t matter how exceptional the engine is if it doesn’t have the proper parts to go into making it. When someone goes to a car dealership, they don’t look to buy just the engine, they want the engine, the car that it goes into. The same logic applies to purchasing radon mitigation equipment. Why shop for only a radon fan when you can get everything you’ll need, tendered towards your project, all in one radon fan mitigation kit.
Being in business for over 20 years, we have seen the way technology, shopping, and products have all changed. But one thing that certainly hasn’t changed is the need to mitigate radon in households. In a time where people are more aware about their personal health than ever before, there is one danger that is continually overlooked. For those of you who ask, “What is radon?”, radon is a deadly, soil-based gas that seeps into households without a sign, killing pets and claiming over 21,000 lives a year. Our 5 senses are unable to pick up any signs of its presence, and due to the psychology of the brain, we don’t view it as a perceivable threat. In a society that is grounded on a “seeing is believing” mindset, it’s crucial to inform innocent home owners about the invisible killer we know as radon. Hospitals receive top of the line equipment to save lives, it’s time you do too. Festa AMG radon fans are the best radon fans in the radon mitigation industry. German engineered motors paired with housings hand-made in the U.S.A, make for a product of high quality, proven reliability, and a piece of equipment you’ll be proud to install. Similar to a car, a radon fan is the “engine” of a system. It doesn’t matter how exceptional the engine is if it doesn’t have the proper parts to go into making it. When someone goes to a car dealership, they don’t look to buy just the engine, they want the engine, the car that it goes into. The same logic applies to purchasing radon mitigation equipment. Why shop for only a radon fan when you can get everything you’ll need, tendered towards your project, all in one radon fan mitigation kit.
What is in a Radon Fan kit?
We all at some point have decided to try and take on a do-it-yourself project. Searching on YouTube, researching forums or blogs, with the goal of gathering enough information to make the project go as smooth as possible with very few mistakes. Yet, no matter how hard we try, it never goes the way we want it to. Whether it’s not having the right parts, realizing you need a specific tool, or needing more supplies when we had just been to the store, these are universal mistakes made with all first time DIY projects. It’s certainly frustrating and definitely a time waster. When I browse the aisles at home improvement stores, it always makes my day easier when I come across a kit. It saves time, worry, and on certain occasions money. With Radon Superstore, you will always save money when you purchase our radon fan kits. Not only do they come with the correct supplies, but we also include an informational sheet that explains tips and tricks when installing these systems, along with information regarding the correct PVC exhaust pipe size to go along with your system. Our Radon fan kits include 2 fernco couplings, 2 pipe straps, 1 6ft 3 prong power cord, 1 cord connector(Cord Grip), 1 radon fan of your choice and 1 manometer (U-tube) kit. This is all you will need to install your radon mitigation system excluding the pipe and pipe connectors. If you would like to see pricing you can click here.
As someone who is a big advocate of DIY projects, a radon mitigation system installation is definitely possible. Knowing how to mitigate radon is essential for a DIY goer. Click here for a great radon mitigation video explaining the process. But there are very important radon mitigation code requirements that an individual needs to follow. Having worked in the field myself, violating these codes is the #1 DIY radon mitigation mistake that I see. If you don’t feel completely comfortable with a DIY radon mitigation project, it’s best to call a radon mitigation installer. Sometimes it’s worth spending a little extra cash to know the system was installed correctly so that if you decide to move, it doesn’t come up as a violation and you do have to spend more money to fix it. Radon mitigation cost estimates vary by company. The national average of a radon mitigation system cost ranges from $800-1500. Remember, just because it’s expensive does not mean the quality of work will match it. It’s important to do your homework and read into reviews about these businesses and what individual charges go into the final price.
How to Start Your Radon Mitigation Project
If you are aware of these risks and still want to pursue the DIY route, be sure to complete an adequate amount of accurate research. I emphasize the word accurate. Check your state’s codes for an outside radon fan system and an attic or garage radon fan system. I stress this because there is a plethora of information on the internet that is wrong in regards to radon mitigation requirements. To start, you can grab a simple radon test kit at Menards, Lowes, or Amazon and it will most likely be a charcoal test. You might be able to find them on Ebay as well. These don’t cost a ton and are very reliable. Otherwise, during radon action month, you can grab a free radon test kit from lungradonkits.org. However, the best radon test kits are electronic because they provide incredibly accurate readings and you can use it as many times as you want. The only downside is that these tend to be more expensive. What a radon test kit means is that the device is simply taking “samples” of the air in your home. If you chose to use a charcoal test, this will need to get sent to a lab for further testing to determine the levels of radon in your home. If you chose an electronic radon test, you will be able to see your results right away. To know if you possibly have high radon levels in your house, you can look at the radon levels by state here. Even if you aren’t in an area that’s susceptible to high radon levels, it is always better to check. After-all, it’s an invisible killer.
EPA recommended radon levels are between 2.0 and 4.0pCi/L. For perspective, outside radon levels are .4pCi/L. Once the air levels have been tested for and the results have been received, in order to lower radon levels effectively, the right fan needs to be decided. There are a couple factors to look out for that go into making this decision. These factors are important because there is no such thing as a variable speed radon fan. If your house does not have drain tile, a suction pit will need to be dug for the exhaust pipe to pull air through. Radon suction pit sizes will vary, but it’s best to dig at least 8-10 gallons of dirt out from under the sub slab for optimal system performance. If your house does have drain tile, it’s easiest to mitigate radon through the sump pump so the air can be pulled through the drain tile. The top of the sump will need to be sealed in order to create enough suction. Also, many older houses have open crawl spaces. This is a huge source for radon to enter in the household. Laying down plastic sheeting, using vapor tape to seal the crawlspace will need to be performed to effectively mitigate the radon.
Attempting to install a radon pipe in the basement for the first time is definitely not easy. That’s why with our radon mitigation kits, we help make the process easier. We have outside radon system kits, along with garage and attic radon system kits that will provide all that you’ll need to mitigate radon in the basement and your household. The Festa AMG fans we stock are the quietest, most reliable fans in the industry chosen by the pros. Concerned about radon fan wattages? We stock low voltage radon fan kits that use less power while still providing proven performance to fix high radon levels. Our website provides all of the information that is required to choose the correct fan here. All the individual needs to know is the square footage of the house and the material under the sub slab. From 3” radon fans to 4” radon fans, you will find the products necessary to complete an effective radon mitigation system included in these kits.
Closing Statements
Even as a professional mitigator, having a one stop shop for all supplies essential to radon mitigation is very convenient. No more ordering from separate companies having to wait for all of the products to show up, or traveling to different stores searching for what’s needed. As a company with employees that have knowledge in the field, we will be able to answer any questions to assist you with your project, recommend other supplies to go with your kit, and team dedicated to customer satisfaction. So, when you buy a radon mitigation kit from Radon Superstore, not only are you getting a kit, you’re truly receiving the full package.