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Most homeowners never give their radon fan much thought, which is understandable. Once the mitigation system is installed, it tends to fade into the background and simply do its job. The problem is that radon fans do not last forever. They run continuously, day and night, through every season, and eventually, wear begins to show. The good news is that complete failure is rarely a surprise. In many cases, the fan starts sending signals long before it stops working. Knowing wha

Introduction For a problem that has been discussed for decades, radon is still surrounded by an impressive amount of misinformation. Most homeowners know it exists. Many have heard that it can affect indoor air quality and increase health risks over time. Yet once the conversation moves beyond those basics, misunderstandings start to appear. Some people assume newer homes are protected by default. Others trust a neighbor's test results more than their own need for testing. Ev

Most homeowners never think about their radon fan. A properly functioning radon mitigation system works quietly in the background every hour of every day, pulling radon gas from beneath the home and venting it safely outside. You don't see it working. You rarely hear it. In many cases, you barely notice it's there. The problem is that when a radon fan starts to fail, homeowners often don't realize anything is wrong until elevated radon levels become a concern. At A Best R

March 2025 - By Tom Francis, owner of A Best Radon Systems, a family business that has been serving New York State's radon needs for 23 yrs. Yes, Radon Mitigation Systems Need Regular Check-ups and Occasional Maintenance We get a lot of calls from people with questions about their radon systems. Typically, most companies who've installed radon systems over the last 30 years are no longer in business. Many homeowners, who on average moves every 11 years, have no idea when thei