On the June 29th episode of The Dr. Oz Show, Dr Oz discussed how Radon was the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in America. According to the information on Doctor Oz, 1 in 15 homes has a dangerous level of Radon in their homes.
The EPA has posted a map of Radon “hot spots” across the country which displays the level of your risk by areas in the country – the more red the color the higher the risk.
Dr Oz recommends that if you are in a hot spot (in the red or orange shaded areas on the map), that you should conduct an at-home Radon Test to check your levels.
Here is the recent Lung Cancer and Radon segment as seen on the Doctor Oz Show. See past segments regarding Radon dangers as well.
So the question is….. how much does it cost to do an at home Radon test? We hunted down the best deals and looked for both price, brand and quality to help you get it as cheaply as possible.
- Our #1 recommendation is the First Alert RD1 Radon Gas Test Kit on Amazon priced at $13.08 and shipped FREE with Amazon Prime or Super Saver Shipping. This test has great reviews, it includes the lab fee and there are no additional charges to get your results. Here is the description on Amazon:
While radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, high concentrations of radon gas in the home can be hazardous to you and your family’s health. Radon can seep into your home’s basement or crawl space through cracks in the foundation or walls, openings or spaces around sump pumps and drains, or construction joints or flaws. The First Alert radon test kit is listed under the EPA radon gas measurement proficiency program and can be completed in as few as two to three days. Included in the cost is the lab fee for an EPA listed lab and a return mailer. The test results are returned to you within 72 hours of lab receipt, and include the recommended next steps you will need to ensure the health of your household.
FirstAlert.com (the originator of the product) sells this on their website for $13.99 on sale right now, but you also have to pay $5.95 shipping, so Amazon is the best way to go! Head to the Amazon site and see the First Alert Radon Test Kit deal.
- There is also a Kidde 442020 Radon Gas Detection Test Kit for the best price on Amazon as well at $17.12 shipped (normally $25). This test does not have has high of ratings and priced a little higher, but would still get the job done. It also includes the lab fee and there are no additional charges to get your results. Head to the Amazon Site for the Kidde Radon Test Kit.
Check back here regularly as we will be sharing additional ways to live more healthy lives for less!
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