The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon exposure is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and invisible radioactive gas that can enter homes through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations, and other openings. When radon gas breaks down in the air, it creates tiny radioactive elements that can be breathed in and lodge in the lining of the lungs, where they can damage lung cells and eventually lead to lung cancer.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, but it can also cause lung cancer in smokers. In fact, exposure to radon and cigarette smoke together creates a greater risk for lung cancer than either factor alone. There are no specific symptoms of radon exposure, but the first signs of significant exposure are often the same as the symptoms that precede a lung cancer diagnosis, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood).

The only way to detect radon in your home is to test the air, and remediation is possible for all homes. CozyHome provides radon mitigation services to lower radon levels below EPA recommended limits. We are certified through the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP ID 114467-RMS)

Improperly installed, designed, or poorly sealed duct systems can be a large energy loss in your home. Every joint and seam that is not properly sealed within a duct system is a potential leak where conditioned air is escaping to the outdoors. This can be very costly over time. Through diagnostic testing using a blower door and a pressure pan, our technicians can determine how leaky your duct system is and pinpoint where the leaks are.

Poor construction practices over the years have resulted in many homes being improperly insulated. Insulation acts as a blanket for your home. Often times insulation is improperly installed making it perform very poorly. Through the use of a thermal imaging camera and visual inspections, we can locate improperly insulated walls, ceilings, and floors in your home.

Poisonous carbon monoxide gas from combustion appliances inside a home can pose a serious health risk to occupants. Combustion testing ensures not only that your appliances are working as efficiently as possible, but also safely. Our technicians test for proper venting, excessive carbon monoxide levels, and potential back-drafting. Safety is our number one priority.

Houses need a certain amount of fresh air to ensure adequate air quality. However, most houses are much leakier than they need to be. In order to test how leaky a house is, a blower door is used. Combined with ventilation requirements we can determine exactly how leaky your home is and find where those leaks are occurring.

Infrared (also called thermal imaging) cameras show a detailed picture of surface temperatures of walls, ceilings, floors, and other areas where energy leaks occur. These powerful tools help us to find air leaks as well as gaps in insulation behind walls.