RADON DETECTORS
CHARCOAL RADON TEST KITS Charcoal radon test kits are single-use kits that you can purchase online or at a hardware store. They work by absorbing radon particles over a set period of time— short-term kits measure for 2 to 7 days. Once the testing period is complete, the kit must be sealed and mailed to a laboratory for analysis, and the results are sent back later.
These kits are affordable and effective for screening or for getting an average radon level, but they only provide an average number and cannot capture fluctuations, such as spikes that may occur at night within a single day. The results can also vary significantly depending on the season in which the test is conducted, and results are not available immediately.
DIGITAL RADON DETECTORS Digital radon monitors are compact, user-friendly devices that deliver continuous, real-time readings of radon levels indoors. Unlike traditional test kits that require mailing samples to a laboratory, these monitors display results instantly and track both short-term fluctuations and longterm averages. Many models also store historical data, allowing homeowners to spot trends over days, seasons, or after renovations and to determine when professional mitigation may be necessary.