It’s Radon Action Month: Why Now Is the Best Time to Test Your Home
Every year, National Radon Action Month kicks off in January to raise awareness about radon and encourage homeowners to test their homes while conditions are most revealing. Winter is the best time of year to understand your home’s radon levels.
Radon gas is invisible. You can’t smell it. You can’t see it. And without testing, you’d never know it’s there. Yet radon exposure is a serious environmental health concern and a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Radon Action Month exists to turn quiet risks into informed action.
Why January Is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month because winter tells the truth.
When temperatures drop, homes close up. Windows stay shut. Doors stay sealed. Fresh air circulation slows. And radon gas, which rises naturally from the soil, has fewer places to go.
As a result, radon levels inside your home often rise during the winter months, and homeowners are more likely to uncover a high radon level now than during warmer seasons.
Weather also plays a role in radon buildup. Snow, ice, and heavy rain compact the soil around your home’s foundation, forcing radon gas upward and pushing it through cracks, sump pits, crawlspaces, and other openings. Regional conditions in Tennessee have different effects on radon levels, but the gas is prevalent in high-risk areas like Middle Tennessee.
That’s why national radon action campaigns and radon awareness week efforts focus on January. Testing now helps reveal peak averages, not artificially lower numbers caused by open windows and seasonal ventilation.
Why Radon Awareness Matters for Your Health
Radon problems are easy to miss because you don’t get any warning signs or symptoms. Radon exposure builds quietly over time, increasing the risk of lung cancer years down the line. That long-term exposure is what makes radon so dangerous and why continued radon awareness is essential.
Contrary to what many people think, any home can be affected by radon exposure. New homes. Older homes. Basements. Slabs. Crawlspaces. No structure is immune.
The only way to know your radon risk is to have your home tested. Radon Awareness Month is the best reminder to do it.
Testing Your Home Is Easier Than You Think
Testing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many homeowners start with a radon test kit to get a snapshot of indoor radon levels. Whether you choose a short-term or long-term radon monitor, testing done right delivers clarity. And clarity leads to action.
If results come back elevated, that doesn’t mean you should panic. It means you can move forward with proven solutions and mitigation options. Modern systems are highly effective at reducing radon and keeping levels low year-round.
Trusted Local Experts for Radon Problems
At The Radon Guys, solving radon problems is what we do every day. With more than 15 years of experience across Middle Tennessee, our NRPP-certified team understands how radon gas enters homes and why winter testing matters. Factors like pressure differences and airflow play a major role.
We’re licensed, insured, bonded, and focused on long-term results, not on temporary fixes. Every mitigation system we design is tailored to the home, with the goal of lasting protection and better indoor air quality.
Take Action During Radon Awareness Month
National Radon Action Month exists for one reason: to help homeowners act while testing conditions are most accurate.
January gives you the clearest picture of your home’s radon levels and the best opportunity to protect your family’s health.
If your radon test shows elevated levels, The Radon Guys are here to help. Our certified mitigation team designs and installs systems that effectively reduce radon and keep levels low long-term. Don’t wait for radon exposure to put your family at risk,
Reach out today for a tailored mitigation solution that protects your home and gives you peace of mind.
