Can you use an HRV or ERV for radon removal in a dirt floor basement?

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Douglas Touart
Updated: March 2, 2021

I have a part concrete and part dirt floor in basement with mildly elevated radon levels. Radon mitigator told us to use a HRV to reduce it by about 50%. Should that work? Would an ERV work and be more efficient? Any recommendations on brand, CFM?

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