Radon Mitigation, Without the Runaround
ARS focuses on one thing: installing and maintaining the systems that get elevated radon down. The right layout for your house, done in one visit.
Have Radon Results? Call Us.
If your radon test came back elevated, give us a call or send your information over. We'll talk through what it means, what kind of foundation the home has, and what the next step should be.
A radon test tells you whether mitigation is needed. Looking at the home tells us how the system should be laid out.
If testing is still needed, call us and we can point you in the right direction.
Mitigation Systems
Sub-slab depressurization is the most common fix for Illinois homes with elevated radon. We look at the house, including homes with basements, crawl spaces, or even slab foundations, and design the system around what the home actually needs.
- Sub-slab depressurization (SSD)
- Block wall suction systems
- Crawl space encapsulation + venting
- Sump pump integration
- System monitoring with U-tube manometer
- Post-install verification test referral
All Illinois mitigation systems must be installed by a state-licensed mitigator. ARS holds a current state license.
System Maintenance
Radon mitigation fans typically last 5–10 years. If your fan gets loud or the rattling changes, call us. We service all brands and can replace fans, reseal pipes, and verify your system is still working correctly.
- Annual system inspection
- Fan performance testing
- Fan replacement (all brands)
- Pipe sealing & repairs
- Suction point optimization
- Written service report
If Your Radon Fan Gets Loud, It May Be Time for Replacement
Radon fans run 24/7 and typically last 5–10 years. A healthy fan is quiet. If yours is rattling, humming louder than usual, or vibrating the pipe, the bearings are likely wearing out. We service all brands and most replacements are done in a single visit.
Bearings wear over time. A fan that used to hum quietly and is now audible from inside the house usually needs replacement.
If the pipe or wall is vibrating, the fan is working harder than it should. Catch it before it fails entirely.
We replace RadonAway, Fantech, Festa, and any other fan brand, not just systems we installed.
Have a loud fan or a system that does not look right? Give us a call. We can usually tell pretty quickly what the next step should be.
How It Works
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that enters your home from the soil. Here's how it gets in and how we get it out.
How Radon Enters Your Home
Radon gas forms naturally in soil and rock as uranium breaks down. It migrates upward through the ground and enters homes through openings in the foundation, including basement floor cracks, sump pump openings, crawl space floors, and gaps around pipes.
- →Cracks in basement floor and walls
- →Sump pump pits and openings
- →Crawl space soil
- →Gaps around utility penetrations
- →Construction joints
Diagram: Cross-section showing radon entry points
Basement floor cracks · Sump openings · Crawl spaces
Diagram: Mitigation system cross-section
Collection point · PVC pipe · Fan unit · Exhaust above roof
How Mitigation Works
Sub-slab depressurization is the most effective radon mitigation method. We create a collection point beneath your foundation, run a PVC pipe up through the home, and install a quiet fan unit that continuously draws radon from the soil and vents it safely outside, above the roofline, away from windows.
- →Collection point drilled beneath foundation
- →PVC pipe routed through conditioned space
- →Continuous fan draws radon from soil
- →Gas vented above roofline, away from windows
- →Manometer confirms system is working
Have Your Test Result?
If your test came back high, give Bill a call. He'll stop out, take a look at the house, and tell you what makes sense.
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