Great Plains Radon LLC

03/18/2023

If the picture on your left is your expectation for a radon mitigation system, please look at the picture on the right hand give me a call. I may not be able to change how you feel about Radon but I guarantee you I can change your mind on putting in a Radon system customized to fit your home that looks better than a cat litter box.

12/28/2022

Here are a couple of entrances for two different crawlspaces at the same house. Yes I was able to get into both and reduce the radon for this client. I had to take a section of the ductwork out for the smaller one but we made it happen. if you have Radon, give us a call and we will come out and give you some options. We don’t just make it work, we also make it look good😄


10/20/2022

The sump pump isn’t the only place Radon comes from. If you have a Radon system but don’t have the joint where the floor meets the wall and cracks in the floor caulked in your unfinished areas, then your system is not complete.

09/26/2022

I know radon systems on the outside of your home don’t look the greatest, so the idea of using guttering to go up the side of your house so it blends in seems like a great idea. In some climates this would be a great option however if you live in a cold climate you might consider what could happen when you take warm moist air from under the basement floor and run it through aluminum guttering in freezing weather. I found the system frozen shut and non-operational.
If you’re considering having a mitigation system put in, hire a local licensed contractor. If you just have lots of questions, give us a call! We would be happy to answer any questions you might have to help reduce the radon in your home.
Great Plains Radon LLC
316-992-0408

09/22/2022

Some people might think putting a radon mitigation system in the crawlspace would be dark dusty and cramped and you would be right! But with all the spiders to keep you company what’s not to like?!

09/08/2022

When you think of Radon do you think of an upside down trashcan over your sump pump? I almost never use the sump pump and when I do I don’t use an upside down trashcan😬
If you’re curious and you have questions contact us and we would be happy to discuss your options.
316-992-0408
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08/18/2022

I was asked to replace a radon fan that wasn’t working anymore. When I got there I told them I could replace it but i would have to bring the electric up to code. On this one they drilled a hole in the house and ran the cord into the basement and plugged it into an outlet🤦🏻‍♂️
Not all companies are quality. If you have questions about radon give me a call I give free quotes and can answer any questions you might have.
316-992-0408

03/15/2020

Have questions about radon but don't have time to call? Leave us a message and we would be happy to answer your question.

03/15/2020

So I've been to some homes where the radon test was not placed correctly. which begs the question, If the person trained to place the test got it wrong, how would someone buying or selling a home know where the test should be placed?

Here is the EPA's guidelines on where to place a test for a real estate transaction.

Radon Test Device Placement:
EPA recommends that the test device(s) be placed in the lowest level of the home
that could be used regularly, whether it is finished or unfinished. Conduct the test
in any space that could be used by the buyer as a bedroom, play area, family room,
den, exercise room, or workshop. Based on their client’s intended use of the space,
the qualified testing professional should identify the appropriate test location and
inform their client (buyer).
Do not test in:
A closet, stairway, hallway, crawlspace
or in an enclosed area of high humidity or high air velocity. An enclosed area
may include a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room.
Now that you know where it should be tested here is how it should be placed.12 inches from an exterior wall20 inches or more above the floor3 feet or more from openings to the outdoorIf suspended, 6 to 8 feet above the floor but no closer than 1 foot from the ceiling4 inches from another objectUse one device for every 2,000 square feet of open area

If you have any questions please leave a comment, message us or give Great Plains Radon LLC a call 316-992-0408

02/06/2020

Thanks for visiting Great Plains Radon LLC page! Sometimes all this information about radon can be overwhelming and even frustrating, especially if you’re selling your house. At Great Plains Radon we want to make this process educational and as simple as possible. That is why we offer free estimates in Wichita and surrounding area. As with any investment in your home we want to make sure you are confident moving forward in the decisions you make.
www.epa.gov/radon is a great resource whether you are looking to sell your home or not there is great information on there for you. If you would like to give us a call, we are always happy to talk shop and answer any questions you may have. 316-992-0408

United States Environmental Protection Agency

02/06/2020

I’m showing you this picture because as you can see both sides are below zero because I have removed the suction tube from the pipe. I did this to show you that because the system is 14 years old some of the fluid in the manometer has evaporated. (you can tell because the liquid level is below the zero) Since my fan is still working I can replace the manometer with a new one and it will give me a more accurate reading of how well the fan is working. I would also suggest replacing the manometer if you are replacing the fan.

02/06/2020

Yikes! In this photo we can see our manometer is reading zero inches of water column. If your system indicates zero it means there is zero airflow and therefore no mitigation of Radon is occurring. When this happens the issue is most likely that your fan is no longer working. I would suggest checking your breakers before you give a radon professional a call. There should also be a switch within 3 feet of the radon fan. If the breaker isn’t tripped and the switch is on, now it’s time to contact a Radon professional. I would suggest Great Plains Radon, but I’m a little partial😜