What Causes Radon Levels to Fluctuate and How Continuous Radon Monitoring Can Help Keep Families Safe

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What Causes Radon Levels to Fluctuate and How Continuous Radon Monitoring Can Help Keep Families Safe

Radon, an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas, has emerged as a significant concern for homeowners in recent years. As the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, radon can have devastating consequences if not detected and mitigated.

Insoo Park, CEO of Ecosense, a trusted provider of radon detection and monitoring systems, has seen firsthand the problems that unmitigated radon exposure can bring. “This naturally occurring gas can easily seep into homes from the soil, accumulate, and rise to dangerous levels,” Park explains.

Companies like Ecosense are leading the fight against radon exposure and, in the process, educating homeowners and business owners alike on critical information regarding radon. Here, we look at the propensity for radon levels to fluctuate, why that happens, and what can be done to anticipate the ups and downs of radon in your home.

The importance of real-time, in-home continuous radon monitoring

Most homeowners are familiar with the one-time radon test required when buying or selling a home, but many are unaware that ongoing monitoring of radon levels is also crucial. Even after mitigation systems are installed, continuous radon monitoring provides peace of mind by confirming the system is working and radon levels remain low. 

Ecosense is a company that has quickly established itself as an innovative source in the radon testing community. Park and his team have introduced a line of smart, real-time indoor radon detectors and monitoring devices to the market that use patented ion chamber detection technology. The result is accurate readings available within minutes, unlike the days it took past devices to give results. 

“Real-time, in-home continuous radon monitoring that delivers quick results is imperative because radon levels can fluctuate,” Park explains. “Our goal in developing top-tier monitoring tools was to provide accurate results, enabling people to safeguard their families.”

Today’s top-tier detection devices, such as those offered by Ecosense, can provide an initial, accurate reading in just 10 minutes. “When you’re waiting days to begin characterizing radon entry in your home, it can mean the difference between peace of mind and needless worry,” says Park.

The fluctuation of radon levels in homes

Many homeowners are surprised at just how wildly indoor radon concentrations can fluctuate, even over the course of 24 hours. “Radon entry is dynamic,” explains Park. “Many factors can influence its concentration indoors.” 

Several key factors can affect radon levels, causing them to fluctuate. They can rise in the winter, when many people seal their homes up tightly and soil gas is drawn from the ground into the living space. Places that receive a lot of snow cover during winter can also find that radon becomes “trapped” in the soil under and around the foundation, allowing more of it to be sucked inside.

Like seasonal changes, weather conditions can cause radon levels to fluctuate. Heavy rain, snow, or changes in barometric pressure can cause the concentration of radon in one’s home to spike. Radon’s natural escape routes out of your home can be blocked by ice or water, causing it to back up into the house.

Soil gas entry and accumulation can also be dependent on the indoor air flow and ventilation in one’s home. Whether radon entry is driven by HVAC systems, exhaust fans, or a simple open window, the levels within a home can be dramatically impacted.

Other factors, such as structural changes to a home’s foundation, earthquakes, fracking, or nearby construction blasting, can change radon levels, especially in tightly enclosed spaces.

“Rather than relying on a one-time test, ongoing monitoring of radon levels in the home can account for these various factors that cause fluctuations,” says Park. “Continuous monitoring should become a part of every homeowner’s home health routine, just like installing smoke detectors.”

Leading the way in the detection and continuous monitoring of radon

Ecosense offers rapid, highly accurate readings and a user-friendly design, which has contributed to the company leading the market in radon detection and monitoring. Park and his team are committed to promoting public health and reducing instances of radon-related lung cancer through technology-driven solutions. 

“We believe every family deserves access to continuous, accurate, and actionable radon data,” says Park. 

By making no compromises on speed or accuracy and acknowledging the various factors that can cause radon to fluctuate, Ecosense has disrupted the radon detection and monitoring space.

Acknowledging real dangers with valuable, fast, and accurate radon testing

Radon remains a real danger for homeowners. For years, society has relied on one-time radon testing to inform homeowners about the level of radon in their homes. However, with how wildly radon levels can fluctuate based on weather, seasons, airflow, or several other factors, continuous monitoring is key for complete safety and peace of mind.