How to generate a radon report using Airthings Dashboard

Indoor air quality can be compromised by various air contaminants, one of which is radon. This gas is present in every home and it is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates¹. At Airthings, we created the very first battery powered radon detector because we understand the importance of radon testing. This is why all Airthings Wave and Wave Plus users can generate their very own radon report directly from their Airthings Dashboard.

Contents:

• What is radon?
• How Airthings Dashboard makes radon monitoring easy
• How to generate a radon report on Airthings Dashboard (step-by-step guide)
• What do my levels mean?

What is radon?

Radon is a natural gas that originates from the Earth’s crust and can be found in every home. It is odorless and invisible, and can build up to dangerous levels in our home.  Results show that radon in homes is responsible for about 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the European Union each year², and 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year in the USA³.

As we spend approximately 90% of our time indoors⁴, monitoring indoor air quality has never been more important. 

How Airthings Dashboard makes radon monitoring easy

Access to Airthings Dashboard is available for the Wave family of products, but the radon report is specifically for those who own a Wave and Wave Plus. 

• Airthings Dashboard provides interpretations of your air quality data with alerts and advanced analytics. 
• In addition, it allows you to easily view, compare and export data and receive tips to reduce indoor air hazards, optimize ventilation and save on energy costs.

Since radon enters your home through the ground, you are more likely to find it in greater concentrations at lower floors in the house, for example in the basement. However, being a gas, radon spreads in the air so, unsurprisingly, we can potentially find it in every room. Using the Dashboard, it is possible to generate a detailed radon report for every space of your home where you have allocated a detector. In this way, it’s easier for you to implement measures to protect your health and your family.

Generate a radon report on Airthings Dashboard 

Users of any Airthings monitor that measures radon can generated a detailed, easy-to-read radon report.  This report is a great way to do keep a record of the changes to your radon levels. Note that that this report is not certified, which may be a requirement in some states. It is, however, a simple way to summarize your home's radon level.  For help generating this report using the Airthings Dashboard, check out this help article.

What do my levels mean?

More than 4 pCi/L (150 Bq/m^3) : Poor. Keep measuring. If levels are maintained for more than 1 month, contact a professional radon mitigator.

Between 2.7-4 pCi/L (100-150 Bq/m^3) : Fair. Keep measuring. If levels are maintained for more than 3 months, contact a professional radon mitigator.

Less than 2.7 pCi/L (100 Bq/m^3) : Good. No action needed.

For more information on what your levels mean, read our quick guide here here→

The good news is that there are simple solutions for reducing radon levels such as increasing ventilation and sealing cracks. To learn more, check out this article.