As spring approaches, homeowners shift their focus to home maintenance, fresh air, and improving indoor air quality. One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of home safety is radon mitigation. If your home has a passive radon system, now is the perfect time to upgrade to an active radon mitigation system. Here’s why spring is an ideal time to take action and ensure your home is fully protected from this invisible health risk, which is the #1 cause of lung-cancer in non-smokers.
What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Radon Systems?
Before we dive into the benefits of upgrading, let’s clarify the difference:
✅Passive Radon System: A passive system relies on natural air movement and pressure differences to vent radon gas from beneath your home through a pipe that extends above the roofline. It does not use a fan to actively pull radon out.
✅Active Radon System: An active system includes a continuously running fan, which creates a stronger suction to pull radon gas from beneath your home and safely vent it outside. This method is proven to reduce radon levels by up to 99%.
Why upgrade? Passive systems alone often fail to reduce radon to safe levels, while active systems ensure consistent, year-round protection.
Why Spring Is A Perfect Time to Upgrade
1. Radon Levels Fluctuate More in Spring
As the ground thaws and shifts, radon levels can spike due to changes in soil pressure and moisture levels. Testing in spring helps identify if your passive system is failing to keep radon at safe levels.
2. Spring Is Real Estate Season – Make Your Home More Marketable
If you’re planning to sell your home this year, an active radon mitigation system can be a huge selling point. Buyers and home inspectors look for low radon levels, and having a fully upgraded system in place makes your home more attractive to buyers.
3. Better Installation Conditions
Spring’s mild temperatures make it easier and faster to install an active radon system. Cold winter months can make outdoor work challenging, while summer heat may cause delays. Spring provides the ideal weather window for a smooth installation process.
4. Improve Indoor Air Quality Before Warmer Months
As you begin opening windows and turning on fans for fresh air, now is the perfect time to ensure your home’s air is truly clean. Upgrading to an active radon system reduces radon before you start spending more time indoors with air conditioning in summer.
How to Upgrade Your Passive Radon System
- Test Your Home for Radon – Even if you have a passive system, radon levels may still be unsafe. A radon test will determine if you need an upgrade.
- Schedule an Upgrade with a Certified Radon Specialist – A professional installer such as SWAT Environmental will add a radon fan to your existing system, ensuring it operates efficiently.
- Enjoy Peace of Mind – With an active radon mitigation system, you can breathe easy knowing your family is protected year-round.
Don’t Wait – Upgrade Your System Today!
Spring is the perfect time to make the switch to an active radon mitigation system and take control of your home’s air quality. Don’t risk prolonged exposure—contact SWAT Environmental today to schedule your radon test and system upgrade!