How accurate are do-it-yourself (DIY) radon test kits?

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: Proper training is required to get a reliable radon measurement.

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: Theoretically, activated charcoal testing kits can be accurate. In practice however, many conditions can significantly degrade the accuracy of these test kits.

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: DIY radon test kits are perfectly fine for getting an initial idea of potential radon in your home. We recommend having a professional test done before making mitigation decisions.

Answer: Very accurate
Explanation: Air Check is a very reliable test. The state of MN 'spikes' hundreds evey year...sending them to a radon chamber to expose the test to a known level of radon.

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: DIY kits are accurate to a degree but a professional continuous monitor machine which has been regularly calibrated and used by a professional certified tester is the most accurate

Answer: Very accurate
Explanation: The kits you can purchase at local big box stores work pretty good. They take weeks to get the results back to you so if you want it for a real estate transaction give me a call. My equipment gives you an accurate reading within 48 hours.

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: DIY kits are typically a charcoal canister which is sent to a lab for readings. We us CRM's (continous radon monitors) to test with. They take a reading every hour and have anti-tampering sensors.

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: THE DIY kits work but cannot be used in a real estate transaction

Answer: Somewhat accurate
Explanation: You get what you pay for.