Radon.org is an educational website that helps homeowners and renters understand radon gas, how to test for it, and how to choose practical detection options. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. You cannot see or smell it, and the only way to know your indoor level is to test. Our goal is to make that process less confusing: clear explanations, careful product guidance, and links to authoritative public resources.
About this site
Radon.org is independently published. Day-to-day site maintenance is handled by a managed-website provider. Editorial decisions are made for the reader first—accuracy, clarity, and usefulness—not for any radon contractor directory or mitigation sales pipeline.
Radon.org does not diagnose, treat, or provide personalized medical advice. We do not claim medical licenses or board certifications on this page.
For media or business inquiries, use our Contact page or email [email protected]. We have limited response capacity. For questions about testing or fixing a specific home, contact your state radon office or a qualified measurement/mitigation professional.
Our mission
We exist to help people:
- Understand the risk — what radon is, why EPA and public-health agencies care about it, and why every home should be tested regardless of ZIP code or county zone.
- Choose a sensible way to test — short-term kits, long-term kits, and continuous digital monitors, including when a free or low-cost state program may be enough.
- Act on results — what EPA’s action level means in plain language, when to retest, and when to talk to a credentialed mitigator.
We are not a clinic, a laboratory, or a mitigation company. We do not replace your physician, your state radon program, or a licensed/credentialed radon professional.
Editorial standards
Because radon sits next to health and home-safety decisions, we treat accuracy as non-negotiable:
- Prefer primary sources. We ground guidance in U.S. EPA radon materials, state radon programs, and other clearly identified public resources whenever we make risk or action-level statements.
- Separate education from shopping. Explanatory articles should stand on their own. Product pages and roundups disclose commercial relationships and explain selection criteria.
- Update when facts change. Product availability, prices, and program eligibility change. We mark meaningful refreshes with a visible “last updated” date on commercial and data-heavy pages.
- No fear marketing. We do not invent urgency, exaggerate risk language, or invent “doctor-approved” claims.
- Corrections. If you find an error, email [email protected] with the URL and the correction. We review factual issues and update the page when warranted.
We do not currently claim independent medical peer review on every article. If a formal reviewer is added later, that person’s name, credentials, and review date will appear on the page.
How product recommendations work
Some Radon.org pages compare radon test kits and continuous detectors that readers can buy online (including on Amazon). Those pages are shopping guides, not lab certifications and not “best for every home” guarantees.
When we recommend or feature a product, we generally look at:
- Detector or kit type (charcoal/alpha-track vs continuous monitor)
- What the device measures and how results are displayed
- Placement and use constraints called out by the manufacturer
- Power, connectivity, and maintenance needs
- Warranty and support signals available to consumers
- Real-world tradeoffs (cost, ease of use, short-term vs long-term testing)
We may revise rankings or featured picks when better options appear, when models are discontinued, or when our testing criteria change.
Amazon Associates disclosure
Radon.org participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and related sites. If you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not change the listed retail price you see on Amazon. They also do not mean Amazon, EPA, or any state agency endorses Radon.org. We may also mention non-affiliate resources (for example, state free-kit programs or EPA pages) when those options better fit the reader’s need.
Educational disclaimer: Information on Radon.org is for general education only. It is not medical, legal, engineering, or real-estate advice. Always follow kit instructions, and consult qualified professionals for home-specific decisions.
How to use this site
Start here if you are new:
- What is radon?
- Free / low-cost test kits
- Digital detector buying guide
- ZIP / area risk context (maps are not a home test)
- Contact