People often wonder if they should test for radon. It is one of the most common questions we hear. The simple answer is – YES! Since testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels, no other answer makes sense. Radon exposure does not have immediate symptoms or implications that will alert you… Read More
Better Business Bureau
TRINITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES & RADON MITIGATION, INC. EARNS BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ACCREDITATION OSWEGO, IL 4/20/15 Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards. Trinity Electrical & Radon Mitigation is pleased to announce today that it has met… Read More
Radon Myths: Part 2
RADON MYTH: I live in an area that doesn’t have any radon problems. FACT: Some areas of the country have been shown to have lower radon levels on average than others, but serious problems have been found in every State and in many areas that used to be considered low risk. RADON MYTH: My home… Read More
Radon is Radioactive
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE People often do not understand how Radon causes lung cancer. Today, we will explain how & why Radon causes cancer. Radon is a radioactive element. All radioactive elements break down (radioactive decay) over time through a process measured in half-lives. As these elements break down, they actually… Read More
Radon Removal Systems
The most effective way to get rid of radon is to install a radon removal system that draws the radon out of the soil before it even has an opportunity to enter the house. These systems are called "Sub Slab Depressurization Systems" or "Active Soil Depressurization Systems". These radon removal systems operate by using a… Read More
Radon Removal Systems Continued
What Type Of Radon Removal System is Best For My House? A radon specialist can help to determine which type of radon removal system is best for you. Your home may need a combination of types and may also need sealing work as part of the system. A radon mitigator will usually perform diagnostics before… Read More
Health Risks of Radon
Radon exposure can lead to many health risks. The most common health risk associated to radon is lung cancer. Breathing in high levels of radon increases your risk of lung cancer. The EPA has estimated that approximately 20,000 deaths occur each year from radon related lung cancer. If you smoke, your chances of lung cancer… Read More
Radon Letter to the Editor
We wrote last week in our Radon Resolution that you could send a letter to the editor. Well, we took our own advice & forwarded this letter to all of our local newspapers. Dear Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to the fact the January is National Radon Action Month. This has been designated… Read More
Radon Resolution
January is National Radon Action Month. The EPA has designated January to be National Radon Action Month to help reduce your family’s risk of lung cancer. In partnership with the EPA, we have created a Radon Resolution. This Radon Resolution contains four simple things your family can do to help reduce your risk of lung… Read More
Christmas Lights Fun Facts
We are still in a festive mood here at Trinity Electrical & Radon, so we thought we’d share some interesting Christmas lights facts. 1) It took more than one person to invent Christmas lights. Thomas Edison, who we know invented the first successful light bulb, also created the very first strand of electric lights. He… Read More
