Can I Move My Ecosense Radon Monitor to Another Room? - Yes! Here’s How and Why You Should

If you're using an Ecosense radon monitor, you're already taking the right step toward protecting your family from radon exposure. However, it's important to remember that radon levels can vary significantly, not just from room to room, but also with the changing seasons.

That’s why moving your radon detector for home to different locations over time is a smart strategy. Whether you’re running a short-term test, checking levels after mitigation, or monitoring seasonal changes, relocating your detector (the right way) gives you a clearer view of your home’s overall radon risk.

In this guide, we’ll show you the proper way to move and reset your Ecosense radon monitor, and what results to expect.

Can I Move an Ecosense Radon Monitor?

Yes, you can—and often should. Ecosense radon monitors are designed for flexible home testing. Just be sure to reset the device before relocating it to a new area to ensure your readings stay accurate and aren’t affected by previous data.

When Should I Move My Radon Detector for Home Monitoring?

Common reasons to relocate your Ecosense radon monitor:

✅ You started in the wrong room

Maybe your initial placement was in a low-use area. Moving the detector to a bedroom, basement, or playroom where your family spends more time can give you more relevant results.

✅ You want to test multiple rooms

If you have one detector, moving it every few weeks helps you understand radon behavior throughout the home. Basements, main living areas, and bedrooms may all show different levels.

✅ You completed a short-term test

After a 2-7 days test, many users relocate the detector to a new room to continue testing. This is a smart way to get broader insight over time.

✅ You installed a mitigation system

After mitigation, move the detector to a new floor or room to confirm that radon levels remain low throughout the house not just where the system was installed.

✅ You're tracking seasonal changes

In summer, your basement may have less airflow and trap radon. In winter, radon can accumulate upstairs as windows remain closed. Relocating seasonally can give you a full picture of year-round risk.

Where to Place Your Radon Detector at Home

Proper placement ensures accurate readings and extends the life of your Ecosense radon monitor.

✅ Place your Ecosense radon monitor on the lowest occupied level of your home, at least 20 inches (50 cm) above the floor and away from walls, ideally in a room where people spend time, such as a bedroom, nursery, or family room.

🚫 Avoid placing your Ecosense radon monitor near windows, doors, exterior walls, or heat sources like radiators or direct sunlight, and keep it out of high-humidity areas like bathrooms or kitchens. Also maintain at least 2 feet (61 cm) of distance from Wi-Fi routers or hotspots to reduce interference.

How Long Should I Test for Radon Before Moving My Device to a New Room?

We recommend leaving your Ecosense radon monitor in one room for at least 48 hours, and ideally 5 to 7 days, before moving it to another location. Here’s why:

• The first reading is available within 10 minutes, and 1 hour provides reliable radon results

• After 10 hours, accuracy exceeds 90%

• 48–72 hours offers a solid short-term snapshot of that room’s radon behavior

• After 72 hours, EcoQube users can access the My Radon Analysis feature in the app

• A full 5 to 7 days helps capture daily fluctuations, including night/day ventilation changes and HVAC activity

The longer the monitoring period, the more stable and representative your data will be.If you're looking for a more comprehensive average that reflects daily, weekly, and seasonal patterns, consider long-term testing over 3 months to a year or more. This is ideal for confirming radon levels before mitigation or understanding yearly exposure.

How to Move My Radon Detector to Another Room: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Place your Ecosense monitor in the lowest lived-in area of your home (e.g., basement, or first floor if there’s no basement). This is typically where radon levels are highest.

Step 2: Let the device collect data for at least 24 hours to get a daily average. If possible, 2–7 days will give you a better short-term snapshot.

Step 3: Before moving the monitor, note or make a screenshot of your current readings (daily average, current level, etc.). Then reset the device using the app or button (model-dependent) to clear previous data.

Step 4: Move the monitor to the next room you want to test. Follow the same placement guidelines (away from drafts, direct sunlight, high humidity, at least 20 inches from the floor, etc.).

Step 5: Repeat the process for each room you want to test.

All Ecosense radon monitors are designed to be moved easily and provide quick, accurate readings in every room. However, because radon levels can vary throughout the day and year, continuous monitoring is the most accurate way to measure your exposure.

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