An annual home safety audit is a practical habit — here’s how radon fits into that routine specifically.
- An annual check covers monitor trends, manometer readings, and retest scheduling.
- Renovations, new finished space, or unusual fan behavior should trigger an off-schedule check.
- A simple ongoing log makes future reference (and eventual resale documentation) easy.
- Building radon into an annual routine is more reliable than remembering it as a standalone task.
What to Check Annually
If you have a continuous monitor, review the past year’s trend data for any unusual spikes. If you have a mitigation system, check the manometer reading and listen for normal fan operation. Note whether you’re due for your next 2-year retest.
What Triggers an Off-Schedule Check
Any major renovation touching the foundation or air sealing, a new finished basement space, or noticing your mitigation fan behaving unusually (different sound, or a manometer reading that’s changed) should trigger an audit outside your normal annual schedule.
Keeping a Simple Record
A simple log — date, pCi/L reading, any system checks performed — kept with your other home maintenance records gives you (and eventually a future buyer) a clear history without needing to track down old paperwork years later.
FAQ
What’s the minimum I should check each year if I have a mitigation system?
At minimum, check the manometer reading and confirm the fan sounds normal. Combine this with your broader annual home safety routine for consistency.
An annual visual/audio check supplements but doesn’t replace your scheduled 2-year retest — both matter.
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