Testing Your Home’s Radon Levels: When to Upgrade from a Passive to Active System

Ensure Your Home’s Safety by Understanding When a Passive Radon System Needs Activation

Why Activate Your Passive Radon System?

Your new home includes a Passive Radon-Resistant System, designed to help reduce radon gas levels. However, passive systems rely solely on natural airflow, which may not reduce radon below the EPA’s action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Therefore, we recommend upgrading your passive system to an active system if levels are above the EPA’s recommended level of 4.0 pCi/L.

How do I know if I need an active system?

The only way to know is to test. We offer professional radon testing which provides accurate and reliable results, helping you determine if an active radon mitigation system is necessary. If your test results show radon levels at or above 4.0 pCi/L, the EPA recommends taking action to reduce exposure. Our team at Breathe Wright Radon & Air Quality Services can guide you through the next steps to ensure your indoor air is safe.

What to know about testing & active radon mitigation systems:

 ✔ Proven Radon Reduction: Activating your system with a radon mitigation fan can significantly lower radon levels.

✔ Affordable Radon Mitigation: A simple, cost-effective upgrade for long-term indoor air quality improvement.

✔ Fast & Accurate Radon Testing: Get professional radon test results in 48 hours.

✔ Essential for Home Safety: Kentucky & Southern Indiana have some of the highest radon levels in the U.S.—testing and mitigation are critical.

Steps to test & activate your radon mitigation system:

  • Schedule Professional Radon Testing – Determine if radon levels exceed the EPA action limit.
  • Receive Certified Radon Test Results in 48 Hours – Fast, accurate reporting from radon specialists.
  • Activate Your Radon Mitigation System – If needed, a licensed radon mitigation professional will install a radon fan to enhance system performance.

⭐ Use Code BREATHE50 to save $50 on your radon mitigation when scheduled within 90 days of move-in.

Radon Gas: A Silent Health Hazard

  • 1 in 4 homes in Kentucky & Southern Indiana has elevated radon levels, making radon testing essential.
  • New homes are at risk – Radon gas enters homes through the foundation, cracks, and crawl spaces, affecting both old and new construction.
  • Radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer – Levels above 4.0 pCi/L pose a risk equal to smoking 8 cigarettes per day.
  • Children are more vulnerable – Their higher respiration rates mean increased radon exposure.
  • Kentucky & Southern Indiana are in the EPA’s highest-risk “Red Zone” – Professional radon mitigation services can help protect your family.

Schedule with Breathe Wright Today!

Protect your home and loved ones from dangerous radon exposure. Book your radon test now and breathe easier with a safer indoor environment!